The scammers want you to act quickly to return the money they claim you owe before the bank figures out the check was fake – leaving you on the hook for thousands that you have to give back to ...

Inspect the check ... send the remaining amount back. The scam could result in you sending money to the scammer before you find out that the check they sent you was fake. Work-at-home scam ...

They may send you a fake check and ask you to deposit it, then request that you send them a portion of the funds back, claiming it’s for fees, taxes, or some other reason. By the time the bank ...

Don't fall for the fake check scam. Never cash a check that comes with “extra” money. No honest potential employer will ever send you a check to deposit and then tell you to send back part of the ...

Another thing to look out for is the fake-check scam. This happens when you deposit a check from your “new employer,” and they ask you to send some money back due to “overpayment.” ...