'Shocked': Elderly SF woman loses $14K in wave of Bay Area mail thefts, check washing fraud

A significant amount of money was lost by an elderly woman due to a fraudulent scheme. The woman's loss totaled $14,000.

Fraudulent activities involving mail have been reported, with thieves targeting mail and checks. A man's IRS check was likely taken during one such incident.

Further information about these events can be found through the source, including details about the methods used by the thieves and the impact on those affected.