Tax season is here, and the Brighton Police Department is warning of a surge in check washing scams. Brighton Police are ...

Mansfield police have issued an alert to warn residents of an increase in “check washing” incidents. But what exactly is check washing? Criminals steal mailed checks and use chemicals to 'wash' away ...

The Mansfield Division of Police would like to make residents aware of an increase in “check washing” incidents. What is check washing? Criminals steal mailed checks and use chemicals to “wash” away ...

Because investigations remain active, neither the United States Postal Service or the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office were willing to give specific information about a "multitude” of mail theft and ...

When a check goes missing and reappears with a different payee and amount, the consequences can be costly. But under banking ...

Law enforcement is warning residents to think twice before mailing out a check. Recently, search warrants were submitted showing at least two incidents of people being defrauded through check washing.

Check washing occurs when criminals steal checks, chemically remove the ink, and rewrite them for higher amounts to a different recipient.