The Atherton Police Department is alerting residents about several recent scams that have impacted members of the community.

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – Tax season is here, and the Brighton Police Department is warning of a surge in check washing scams. Brighton Police are working on 20 open cases involving check washing, where ...

Hello! I cover Chautauqua County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Maki.Becker@wkbw.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Gregory Rabb thought he was safe mailing his checks, but two ...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston residents Richy and Terri Kless mailed out a $200 check two years ago as a gift to their son. But unbeknownst to them, that check never made it to its destination. “He ...

The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office is distributing free anti-fraud pens on Thursday to help residents protect their ...

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Law enforcement is warning residents to think twice before mailing out a check. Recently, search warrants were submitted showing at least two incidents of people being defrauded through check washing.

YAVAPAI COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) — Two men from California are facing charges in a complex check forgery operation across central and northern Arizona. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) said ...

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WOIO) - Police officers are urging residents to be aware of “check washing,” after Mansfield police said there have been an increase in incidents. Check washing is when criminal steal ...

Check washing is when thieves steal checks from mailboxes and mail carriers. Once the thieves have the checks in hand, they use common household cleaning products such as bleach or acetone to remove ...