In this particular scam, the scammer contacts an individual who is selling something on social media. They send a check to the seller that looks like a cashier’s check for well over the amount of the item. The scammer says that the extra amount is for shipping. The scammer wants the seller to deposit the check and give the balance to the “shipper.” The check from the scammer is fake and if deposited, will be returned for insufficient funds. The seller then loses the money they sent to the “shipper” while the scammer profits. Continue Reading →
