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Recycled fake check scam | Victims targeted with fraudulent checks and promises of lottery winnings

A fake check scam is making a comeback, tricking victims into depositing fraudulent checks and forwarding money under the ...

Omaha Student Lost Nearly $5K After Fake Job Sent Him a Check

An Omaha college honors student lost nearly $5,000 after responding to an online work-from-home job offer that turned into a ...

A Mother Caught Two $800 Snapchat Checks Before the Scam Took Her Daughter’s Money

A Portsmouth, Ohio, mother contacted police after learning that her daughter had deposited two suspicious $800 checks sent by ...

Omaha college student loses nearly $5K in online job scam involving fake check

A college honors student hoped to get a jump on his career. Instead, he learned a lesson about job offers online.
The Daily Hodl

California Couple Loses Nearly $17,450 to Fake Checks and Fraudulent Charges in Chase Account

A California couple has discovered $17,450 missing from their Chase checking account after an ATM visit revealed the fraud.
WGAL

Fake check scam targets Susquehanna Valley residents

SHOWING UP IN SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY, BUT IT’S ONE WE’VE SEEN BEFORE. THERE’S A SUCKER BORN EVERY MINUTE. WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR WITH THAT PHRASE, RIGHT? WELL, SCAMMERS MAY BE KEEPING THAT PHRASE IN MIND AS ...
KCCI Des Moines

FTC: Scammers are targeting childcare providers with fake checks

Listen, when I share scam alerts on here, I'm not trying to insult your intelligence. I try to share the scams that don't immediately scream scam, the ones that people could reasonably fall for. So I ...

Fake Booking.com travel credit scam targets travelers

A fake Booking.com phishing email offers a $500 travel credit using your real name, a tight deadline and a dangerous "Redeem ...
Bitdefender

Summer sale scams: How to spot fake deals before you buy

Summer is the perfect time for scammers because shoppers expect deep discounts. A retailer offering 60% or even 80% off ...