FINANCIAL GROUP. YOU PAY A BILL AND PUT THE CHECK IN THE BLUE BOX AT THE POST OFFICE, THINKING IT’S GOING TO BE SAFE, BUT IT MAY NOT BE. IT’S JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS YOU HEAR OF AND SEE ONLINE AND ...
Once considered an old-fashioned crime, check washing has roared back to life with alarming sophistication. Criminals are not just targeting personal checks anymore. They are exploiting every ...
Every day the United States Postal Service (USPS) delivers millions of personal and business checks. But during its journey from the postal service to a final destination, a check can very easy be ...
(InvestigateTV) — Nasdaq quoted the BBB as claiming $815 million is lost each year due to check washing schemes. Check washing occurs when someone intercepts mail and uses household chemicals to “wash ...
Despite seeming retro, check fraud is experiencing a surprising resurgence, with criminals stealing billions of dollars through these schemes. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), ...