Dude, Where’s My Check? An OSINT-Based Analysis of the Link Between Check Theft and Identity Theft
Published online on May 06, 2026
Abstract
Crime & Delinquency, Ahead of Print.
Identity theft targeting American citizens continues to rise. While prior research has linked this trend to data breaches and scams, a more recent development—check theft from U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mailboxes—may also be contributing to the problem. ...
Identity theft targeting American citizens continues to rise. While prior research has linked this trend to data breaches and scams, a more recent development—check theft from U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mailboxes—may also be contributing to the problem. ...