“Our bank said check theft (from bills, etc) began w/the curbside mailboxes...but, has now progressed to items even LEFT WITH THE P.O. !!”
That’s bad to hear. I still prefer writing checks for some of my bills. I knew there was theft from mailboxes, but didn’t realize theft within the post office had increased.
“Our bank said check theft (from bills, etc) began w/the curbside mailboxes...but, has now progressed to items even LEFT WITH THE P.O. !!”
A few months ago my wife had a few checks copied, forged and cashed for many thousands of dollars stolen AFTER THEY WERE PROCESSED. Looks like an inside job at check processing facilities. All of the money lost was covered by the bank. We’ve stopped paying by check whenever possible. When we have to mail a check we do it INSIDE the Post office.
” I still prefer writing checks for some of my bills. ...”
I only use billpay from a credit union account. Not my stamps and not a theft risk on my end. Don’t even need blank checks.