Once considered an old-fashioned crime, check washing has roared back to life with alarming sophistication. Criminals are not just targeting personal checks anymore. They are exploiting every ...

Every day the United States Postal Service (USPS) delivers millions of personal and business checks. But during its journey from the postal service to a final destination, a check can very easy be ...

A bad check is one drawn on a nonexistent account or with insufficient funds. Learn about potential legal consequences and how to avoid writing or receiving a bad check.

WILMINGTON Twp., Pa. (WKBN) — A man accused of armed robbery and his wife are facing forgery charges after allegedly passing bad checks at grocery stores. According to a criminal complaint, ...

A Palm Beach resident discovered that her $40,000 property tax check was altered and cashed by someone else — leading to the third check washing-related arrest in Palm Beach in a month. Check washing ...

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), ...