Checks Swiped After Being Mailed From Public Mailboxes In Bergen County: Police

GLEN ROCK, NJ — If you've mailed a check to someone from a public mailbox in the Glen Rock area, you might want to keep an eye on your bank account.

According to the Glen Rock police, they've been receiving reports from residents and local businesses who were the victims of check fraud after mailing legitimate checks to someone.

In each case, the person or business had used public mailboxes in town to send the envelope, which was somehow later intercepted, police say.

"Subsequently they were altered and fraudulently cashed, following which the victim’s account information has been used to create additional fraudulent checks," the Glen Rock police said.

Local detectives are cooperating with the US Postal Inspection Service in investigating the crimes, they said.

What About Ridgewood?

When asked if Ridgewood police are currently investigating similar crimes, Captain Glenn Ender said they are not, although they have in the past.

"Currently there are no reports or pending investigations," Ender said Monday.

Patch has recently reported bank fraud cases involving Glen Rock residents and a corporation. See the recent crime stories in Glen Rock here.

Interfering in mail is considered a felony, according to the U.S. government.