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January 7, 2009

CWSotW: avoid fake check scams

fake check scamThis Consumer Web Site of the Week will help you, your friends and neighbors avoid falling victim to fake check scams ... situations where crooks convince unsuspecting people to cash a bad check and wire the money somewhere.

The take-home message from fakechecks.org? When you cash a check, *you* are on the hook for covering the cash if it turns out it's fake. 

Check out the site for some excellent fake check scam fraud tests and video interviews with victims --- intelligent people like you who have been duped. 

Posted by Liz Kay at 6:01 AM | | Comments (0)
Categories: Consumer Web Site of the Week, Consumer protection, Scams
        

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