Americans warned not to mail checks if possible as cases of check fraud spike dramatically

NEW YORK (AP) — Check fraud is back in a big way, fueled by a rise in organized crime that is forcing small businesses and individuals to take additional safety measures or to avoid sending checks through the mail altogether.

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Man, I think the last check I wrote was January of last year when I wrote one to Macon Diesel and Truck Repair for rebuilding the engine on my truck, so 18 months ago?

When we moved to Lafayette in June of 2016, we opened up a checking account at the local bank. I'm still on the first book of checks.