Check Fraud on the Rise in Glen Rock: What You Need to Know

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Glen Rock NJ, if you’ve recently mailed a check from a public mailbox in the Glen Rock area, you may want to monitor your bank account closely.

Glen Rock Police Warn of Rising Check Fraud

Local authorities have received multiple reports of check fraud affecting both residents and businesses. In each case, victims mailed legitimate checks from public mailboxes, only to have them intercepted, altered, and fraudulently cashed.

Even more concerning, once the fraudsters access a victim’s account information, they use it to create additional fraudulent checks, amplifying the financial risk.

Ongoing Investigation

The Glen Rock Police Department is working closely with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to track down those responsible for these crimes.

How to Protect Yourself from Check Fraud

✅ Avoid using public mailboxes for sending checks—drop them off inside a post office instead.
✅ Monitor your bank statements regularly for unauthorized transactions.
✅ Consider using online payments or secure digital banking methods whenever possible.
✅ Report suspicious activity to your bank and local authorities immediately.

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