Fake checks might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or a check delivered electronically. Here’s what to know about fake check scams.

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Mar 28, 2024 · How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams Fake checks might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or a check delivered electronically.

In a fake check scam, a person you don’t know asks you to deposit a check – sometimes for several thousand dollars and usually for more than you are owed — and send some of the money back, …

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