Often described as an “old school” scam, Westfield Police Detective Jason Williams said he is currently investigating several cases of a check washing scam that, so far, has cost residents over ...

Criminals are increasingly stealing and altering paper checks in a scheme known as “check washing,” costing consumers and ...

In a matter of moments, people across the United States — including in Houston — are seeing thousands of dollars disappear ...

In spite of the obviously doctored check, the couple spent three months trying to resolve the issue, only to end up with ...

Ever sent a check only to find it was cashed but never reached the intended recipient? You could be a victim of check washing ...

South Florida woman accused in check-washing, identity theft and debit card fraud cases tied to stolen mail, altered checks ...

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

SPRING VALLEY VILLAGE, Texas — A Houston-area woman said she lost more than $12,000 after her property tax check was allegedly stolen and altered in a potential check-washing scheme. “You think you’re ...