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05/19/2025
Check washing crisis fueled by AI and mail theft
Fox News
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 vulnerability in the mailing and banking system to cash in on stolen funds.
As check fraud incidents continue to rise sharply across the country, it is more important than ever to understand how check washing works and what you can do to protect yourself. Here is what you need to know to stay ahead of the scammers.
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