KABC-TV · Friday, February 6, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank denies Santa Clara County, California homeowners $28,000 refund after check altered and cashed by mail thieves - ABC7 Los Angeles
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Mail thieves stole a couple's property tax payment from the mail, wrote in their own name and cashed the $28,000 check. Wells Fargo says it's too late to get a refund.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- When it's time to pay a bill, many people still write a check and mail it. But is that safe anymore? Postal inspectors say mail theft is rising fast -- and thieves are going after… [+6851 chars]