Check cooking makes it easier for bad actors to drain your account. But there are steps you can take to keep your money safe.

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 ...

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 ...

WESTFIELD – Often described as an “old school” scam, Police Detective Jason Williams said he is currently investigating several cases of a check washing scam that, so far, has cost residents over ...

The district attorney is warning of a growing financial crime known as “check washing” fraud, stealing, and altering paper checks to redirect funds. Investigators stated that criminals ...