Scammers use fake checks to dupe even skeptical consumers by exploiting how quickly funds are credited to bank accounts.
"Banks are required to make those checks available quickly, but it often can take weeks to spot a bad check," Fletcher said.
. You inquire and are sent, say, a $1,000 check. While $400 is for your services, you're told, you have to send the other $600 to the wrap installer. Scammers are all about building trust and getting you to do something you wouldn't do unless you trusted that person.In 2019, about 50% of reported fake-check scams involved a job offer, according to the FTC. Another 18% were from a victim selling something online.
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