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Lombard Couple Loses $11K to Altered Checks Scandal

2/11/2026

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Story summary
  • A Lombard couple lost about $11,000 after two checks for $5,700 and $5,200 were altered and cashed.
  • They believe the loss is linked to the local post office.
  • Therese Scarlati, with over 20 years in electronic security, began investigating after Bank of America alerted her to fraud.
  • She found the post office lacked surveillance cameras in the back area, and locals report similar issues.