10 questions the FBI has for you
Important questions to ask before you cash that check
[Nov. 5, 2007]
Cashing a check or making an account transaction? Here are 10 questions the FBI suggests you ask to avoid getting scammed by a con artist:
- Is the check from an item I sold on the Internet such as a car, boat, or jewelry?
- Is the amount of the check more than the item's selling price?
- Did I receive the check via an overnight delivery service?
- Is the check connected to communicating with someone by e-mail?
- Is the check drawn on a business or individual account that is different from the person buying my item or product?
- Have I been informed that I am the winner of a lottery that I never entered?
- Have I been instructed to wire, send, or ship money as soon as possible to a large U.S. city or to another country?
- Have I been asked to pay money to receive a deposit from another country?
- Am I receiving pay or commission for facilitating money transfers through my account?
- Did I respond to an e-mail requesting me to confirm, update, or provide my account information?
If you answered "Yes" to any question, you could be involved in a fraud or are about to be scammed. Tell STCU immediately! Stop by an STCU branch or call us at (509) 326-1954 or (208) 619-4000.
