Check theft happens in Massachusetts more than you think. Whether you live in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, or anywhere in the Bay State, sending checks in the mail is a bad idea. Nowadays, technology is so advanced that it's easier than ever for scammers to take your identity, rob you of your money, and put you in a world of hurt, which is a big reason why you shouldn't send checks in the mail.
Many Massachusetts residents know that it's illegal to throw mattresses away in the Bay State but what about box springs? Does the law apply to those items too?