TAMPA, Fla. —
- Check washing is resurfacing as thieves steal and alter mailed checks, but simple steps can help protect your money.
- Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises avoiding leaving checks in mailboxes, using gel pens, monitoring your accounts, and considering electronic payments to reduce your risk.
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Consumer Investigator Susan El Khoury is here to advocate for you. From crimes targeting consumers to tips and tricks to help you save money, Susan works to help solve the day-to-day issues. Reach out to Susan with any problems you need help solving.
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'My heart breaks': Woman describes helping injured students after deadly school bus crash in Polk County
A woman on her way to work Monday morning found herself helping injured Winter Haven High School students after a school bus crash that killed two people.
Woman describes helping injured students after deadly school bus crash in Polk County