Fraudsters are going old school and using household cleaners to defraud Americans of their money. Think twice before putting a check in the mail

Check washing is a big concern around government checks, including Social Security checks and tax refunds.
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‘Check washing’ is now costing Americans over $1 billion each year, says USPIS — how to spot the threat and protect yourself from becoming a statistic

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), ...
Yahoo Finance

Counterfeit or washed check? When banks must return your money and life estate deed tips

When a check is mailed, goes missing and reappears with a different payee and amount, the consequences can be costly. But under banking law, customers who are victims of fraud may not have to absorb ...
WCTV

‘Check washing’ scams still on the rise

(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 ...
CBS News

Here's how to protect yourself from check washing scams, according to the Allegheny County DA

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County district attorney is warning residents about check washing, a scam that officials say has "exploded" since the pandemic. Check washing happens when scammers ...