fake check scam

Jun 5th

20 arrested in mail theft, check fraud operation in Central Florida

They had refined operational techniques, an organizational structure complete with a boss and upper-level organizers, a detailed bookkeeping ledger and a simple business plan: “If the red flag is up, game on.” Their business: mail theft and check fraud. Following a massive, multi-agency investigation spanning a four-county region, it’s now game over for 20 people […]

Mar 19th

Video: Mount Vernon, IA Post Office Helps Foil Fake Check Scam

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – The Mount Vernon Post Office helped foil a scam that involved hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake checks. Over two days in November, the office received 131 express mail envelopes. Some came from the Cornell College mail room; others were dropped off. It all looked suspicious to a clerk, who […]