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

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – Tax season is here, and the Brighton Police Department is warning of a surge in check washing scams.
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Citing rampant check fraud, USPS urges Americans not to mail checks

U.S. authorities are urging Americans not to mail checks if they don't absolutely need to. Reports from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said there were at least 680,000 complaints of ...
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Mail theft check fraud is rising. A CT postal worker just pleaded guilty.

A former Stamford U.S. Postal Service employee pleaded guilty to stealing mail in order to obtain checks that could be altered to steal funds, federal prosecutors said. The case highlights a growing ...
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Mail thieves steal credit cards, checks and prescriptions daily despite USPS security efforts. What to do now to protect your mail and finances

Every day, one in four Americans falls victim to mail theft — even though the United States Postal Service has been promising a crackdown. Many are repeat victims, like Denver resident Karen Hagans, ...