It happens everywhere. It's a common crime. Never put a check in your outgoing mail or in the blue mail boxes.

HOUSTON — If you’ve ever sent a check only to find it was cashed but never reached the intended recipient, you could be a victim of check washing. It’s a scam where someone alters the name and often ...

Criminals are increasingly stealing and altering paper checks in a scheme known as “check washing,” costing consumers and banks millions. Simple chemicals can erase ink, allowing thieves to rewrite ...

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), ...

HOUSTON — In a matter of moments, people across the United States — including in Houston — are seeing thousands of dollars disappear from their bank accounts, without those funds going toward the ...