
Inspect the check thoroughly, paying close attention to any fine print on the front or back. Have you ever received a check in the mail that you weren’t expecting? It could look like a rebate check or a refund for overpayment. So, when the check doesn’t clear, the funds are held against your account. However, the clearing process can take several days. You can deposit the check and pull cash from your account to pay the person their funds. They may mention that they don’t have an account at this particular bank but need the money. An individual approaches you outside of a bank or other financial institution asking if you will cash a check for them. This scam preys on the compassion and generosity of other people. Check-Cashing ScamsĪnother scam involving checks is the check-cashing scam. You’re also out any funds you wired to them and the product if you shipped it.

Unfortunately, since the check was fake, you could owe the bank a returned check fee.

Then, they ask you to deposit the money in the bank and wire the difference back to you. Overpayment scams typically begin with someone sending you a counterfeit check or money order for more than the amount owed. © Kotak Mahindra Bank.If you provide services or sell products online, you could fall victim to an overpayment scam.

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