Criminals use chemicals to “wash” away the recipent's name and dollar amount, and then rewrite the check to themselves.

A Tennessee county mailed a check for $881.08. By the time the payment was altered, officials said, it had become a ...

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 ...