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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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, ...
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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 ...