The Wyoming County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents and businesses to stay alert as cases of “check washing” fraud continue to increase. District Attorney Joseph C. Peters said the scam ...

A stolen paper check does not need to be forged from scratch to become dangerous. Criminals can simply alter one with chemicals, wiping out the original payee’s name and dollar amount and writing in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In a matter of moments, people across the United States — including in Houston — are seeing thousands of dollars disappear from ...

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 ...

Atlanta rapper Juney Knotzz received six years in prison for a mail theft check fraud scheme. Learn how check washing works and how to protect yourself.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (WBRE/WYOU) — The district attorney is warning of a growing financial crime known as "check washing" fraud, stealing, and altering ...

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 ...