CHECK SCAM HITS BANKS, EMPLOYERS From: Crain's Chicago Business | Date: August 10, 1998| Author: Johnsson, Julie | COPYRIGHT 1998 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

FBI probes schemes to cash phony payroll drafts

JULIE JOHNSSON

A growing number of counterfeit payroll checks are being cashed at area financial institutions this summer, prompting intensive investigations by Chicago banks, employers and law enforcement agencies.

Among those stung by counterfeiting seams in recent weeks: LaSalle National Bank, Cole Taylor Bank, steel manufacturer Ryerson Tull Inc. and local currency exchanges.

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