The theft of checks is a common crime in New Zealand. So, too, is the associated fraud.
While Police work closely with banks and retailers to prevent this type of fraud, there are a number of simple things you can do…

Postal Inspectors Fighting Fake Check Fraud

MIRAMAR, Fla. — The United States Postal Inspector Service is waging a cyberwar against a growing breed of con artists who are using the Interent to rip off Americans.

On Thursday, Miami’s postal inspector general displayed…

Conference addresses check fraud investigation

ST. LOUIS – During an eight-month investigation, the United States Postal Service intercepted $2.1 billion in counterfeit checks intended for American consumers.

To address this investigation and its results, the United States Postal Inspection Service held a…

Jones pleads guilty to lying in check-fraud scam

NEW YORK (AP) — Cheating charges have dogged Marion Jones for years. Less known is her role in a multimillion-dollar check-forging scheme that ensnared her ex-boyfriend, sprinter Tim Montgomery.

The case, which resulted in…

Prevention tips

The best way to reduce your losses is to avoid taking bad checks. The following tips are suggestions to help you establish good procedures for accepting checks.

Institute a check acceptance policy: A clearly posted check acceptance policy for your…