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Trenton finance director warns of check-washing attempts, urges residents and businesses to monitor checks

2823401 · January 16, 2025
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Summary

Finance director Matthew Masisklas told the council the city has seen multiple attempts to alter or copy checks since November; the city banking process flags mismatches and police are investigating.

Matthew Masisklas, the city finance director, told the Trenton City Council on Jan. 16 that the city has seen a rise in attempts to alter or copy checks and urged residents and small businesses to monitor their accounts.

"When we issue a check, we tell the bank that we issue each check ... essentially double issue the check. And, if the bank receives a check drawn on our warrants that…

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