Fake check scams are on the rise. In this type of scam, criminals dupe their victims into depositing checks and wiring some of the money back to them. Remember, if it seems "too good to be true" it probably is.
For more information about spotting fake check scams, and what to do if you fall victim, visit these resources:
For more information about spotting fake check scams, and what to do if you fall victim, visit these resources:
- Federal Trade Commission - Fake Checks: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-report-fake-check-scams
- Federal Trade Commission - Anatomy of a Fake Check Scam: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/09/anatomy-fake-check-scam
- American Bankers Association - Fake Check Scams: https://www.aba.com/news-research/research-analysis/fake-check-scams-infographic