Mail theft and check fraud continue to increase

Mail theft and check fraud continue to increase

WXIN/WTTV - While most Americans have moved on from writing checks and dropping them in the mailbox on a regular basis, the U.S. Treasury Department said check fraud has increased 356% since the COVID-19 pandemic, costing Americans a billion dollars a year. The FBI and other agencies have consistently warned about increases in mail theft over the last several years. The thefts often lead to check fraud. With modern technology, it’s not difficult…