Rampant check fraud in cambridge under investigation

Rampant Check Fraud in Cambridge Under Investigation

September 18, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, MD – The Cambridge Police Department is currently investigating a rash of check fraud incidents reported over the past months. Victims have reported checks intended for bill payments being stolen, altered, and redirected to other individuals.

These fraudulent activities have predominantly occurred after victims placed their checks in United States Post Office Mailboxes around the city. Notably, incidents have been largely reported from the following locations:

-Locust St off High St

-Cambridge Market Place

-Peachblossom Ave off Washington St

The Cambridge Police Department continues to investigate these incidents in collaboration with the United States Postal Inspectors.

Erica Schmidt

Erica Schmidt

Erica Schmidt is a graduate of Philadelphia university HFU. She began interning with Shore News Network in 2022 and continues her passion for topics related to New Jersey, Health, Travel, and the Jersey Shore in 2026.

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