Check washing is a big concern around government checks, including Social Security checks and tax refunds.

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 ...

Thieves stole and altered mailed checks from an elderly San Francisco resident, resulting in $14,000 in losses amid rising ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: NewsChannel 5/YouTube. A Tennessee county mailed a check for $881.08. By the time the payment was altered, officials ...