The Brief
- A Hall County woman is warning the public after a thief stole her mailed check to Jackson EMC and attempted to drain her bank account.
- Oakwood bank officials confirmed an uptick in check fraud scheme incidents targeting utility payments sent through the mail.
- Federal authorities joined local law enforcement in an active ongoing investigation to identify the check theft operation.
HALL COUNTY, Ga. – A Hall County woman is urging neighbors to check their bank accounts after a thief intercepted her mail and altered a check meant for her electric bill.
Oakwood check fraud scheme
What we know:
Sandra Davenport has paid her monthly electric bill to Jackson EMC by mailing a check for years. This month, however, the payment never reached the utility company.
“I received a phone call from the bank that there was suspicious activity on our account and could I come in,” Davenport said.…