Mahoning County Prosecutor holding anti-fraud pen giveaway

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s office is tackling “check washing” with a free giveaway.
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Mahoning County prosecutor giving out free anti-fraud pens

The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office is distributing free anti-fraud pens on Thursday to help residents protect their ...
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Here's how to protect yourself from check washing scams, according to the Allegheny County DA

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County district attorney is warning residents about check washing, a scam that officials say has "exploded" since the pandemic. Check washing happens when scammers ...
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‘Check washing’ costs Americans over $1 billion each year, says USPIS — how to spot it and protect your money

Despite seeming retro, check fraud is experiencing a surprising resurgence, with criminals stealing billions of dollars through these schemes. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), ...