Check washing cases rise in Manatee County: How to protect your mail from theft

If you're still writing checks and sending them in Manatee County, the sheriff’s office suggests keeping an eye on your bank ...

Wintergreen police warns the public on check washing schemes

The Wintergreen Police Department said they have seen an increase in check washing schemes affecting the community.

Chicago couple loses nearly $11K to an old form of fraud — dozens of locals say they've experienced the same thing. How to protect your finances

With fraud on the rise throughout the country, Therese Scarlati hopes her story can prevent others from becoming victims.
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Boardman woman loses $2,000 to check washing scam

Check washing is a form of fraud where criminals steal mail and use common household chemicals to erase the ink on the "pay ...

Chicago couple loses nearly $11K in check-washing scheme allegedly tied to a local post office. Here’s what happened

With fraud on the rise throughout the country, Therese Scarlati hopes her story can prevent others from becoming victims.