In Fresno, thieves have been targeting apartment drop boxes - and they're after your money. At the end of the month, drop boxes can contain rent checks and money orders. Once a check is stolen, a thief can change the payee and try to cash the check. They can even take your bank information and try to print their own checks with your bank routing number. To protect yourself, don't put the check in a drop box overnight. Take your check inside the office during regular business hours. If your check is stolen, close your account immediately. Apartment managers can help too by making sure they empty the drop boxes at the end of the work day.
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