Lombard couple loses $11,000 in check washing scheme they traced to local post office

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Feb. 10, 2026, midnight
Last Updated Feb. 10, 2026, midnight
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/couple-loses-11000-check-washing-scheme/

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A Lombard couple is out thousands of dollars after they wrote two checks, not even close to that amount. They said they're victims of a check washing scheme, and believe it is taking place at their local post office. Therese Scarlati collected during her own investigation, collecting every sheet o...