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Huntsville business falls victim to check washing scam, loses over $1 million
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) -Check-washing scams are on the rise nationwide and has cost one Huntsville business over $1 million. Check washing is when scammers steal a check, usually through the postal service, and use household chemicals to remove the existing ink and replace it with their own. They will then change the name on the check and cash it as their own.
Owens Cross Roads toy store burglarized for the second time
A local toy store in Owens Cross Roads was hit hard over the weekend after someone broke into their store. Rocket City Toys says someone broke in through their back door and stole their entire cash register early Sunday morning. Store owner William Parker says this is now the second...
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