OCC: Current Counterfeit Cashiers Checks Cons
Scammers are sending cashiers checks to victims instructing them to deposit the funds at their banks, retain a small portion for their commission, then wire funds to a well-known retail store for the purported purpose of seeing how well the money transfer center located in the retail store handled the matter. Other victims have been instructed to retain $200 ($300 if the assignment is completed within 48 hours) for a commission, then to purchase two gift cards at a retail store for the purported purpose of surveying the conduct of the sales representatives. The victims are then instructed to scratch the cards to reveal the numbers and send photos of them to the scammers. [1/8/20]
