Worker At Union Bank Arrested In Check Scam

An Irvington woman who worked at a Union bank branch faces charges of identity theft and conspiracy for her part in a check scam that netted nearly $100,000, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said.

A check scam involving a worker from a Union bank allegedly netted nearly $100,000.
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Paul Milo

06/17/2019 4:55 p.m.

Grace E. McCollin worked at a PNC Bank, where authorities say she obtained previously deposited checks and other bank documents, then passed them on to others involved in the scheme, according to the prosecutor.

PNC Bank is cooperating with the investigation, authorities said.

That unknown number of co-conspirators created counterfeit checks using the material McCollin provided and deposited those checks into accounts those involved in the scam controlled.

McCollin acquired the checks and documents between April 2018 and October. The stolen information comes from clients who used a total of 13 banks.

McCollin is scheduled to appear in court June 28. if convicted on the charges she faces five to 10 years in prison.

Anyone with information about others involved in this or similar schemes is urged to contact Detective Katelyn Prata at 908-527-4933.

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