Check Washing Fraud Using Nail Polish Remover Becomes $1 Billion Problem

Thieves are using nail polish remover to erase details on stolen checks, altering them for fraudulent use. This scam has become a significant issue in the U.S., with an estimated $1 billion intercepted annually by postal services.

By Laura Boast Sun, June 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Check Washing Fraud Using Nail Polish Remover Becomes $1 Billion Problem

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Topics: check fraud criminal activity postal service theft

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