Check washing scams are on the rise in Northeast Ohio

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Brighton Police point to USPS collection boxes in recent check washing scams

Tax season is here, and the Brighton Police Department is warning of a surge in check washing scams. Brighton Police are ...
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Lakewood Ranch Check Washing Scams Draw Postal Investigation

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Postal Service are actively digging into a string of check-washing cases in Lakewood Ranch, as reported by WTSP. According to local coverage, banks ...
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Fifth Third Bank Provides Tips on How To Avoid Becoming a Victim of Check Washing

Check washing is when thieves steal checks from mailboxes and mail carriers. Once the thieves have the checks in hand, they use common household cleaning products such as bleach or acetone to remove ...