Investigators led by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service have arrested numerous people as part of a recent global fraud crackdown and have intercepted more than $2.1 billion in counterfeit checks bound for the United States.
The eight-month investigation involved schemes in Nigeria, the Netherlands, England and Canada, and has stopped more than half a million fake checks from being mailed to American victims.
“All fake check scams have the same common pattern: Scammers contact victims online or through the mail and send them checks or money orders. They then ask that some portion of the money be wired back to them,” said Postmaster General John Potter. “The best thing our citizens can do to protect themselves is learn how to avoid these scams. The old adage still holds true: If someone offers you a deal that sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
You can help yourself to avoid pitfalls of fake checks by learning more about the crime and the tactics used by the would-be schemer. Take a look at the information below that was created to help you sharpen your skill
