Leonardtown, Maryland - The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has recently received
multiple complaints involving a check fraud scam. In this scam, a potential
victim will receive, what appears to be, a legitimate bank check in the MAIL; typically by 2 day or 3 day US Priority Mail service. Instructions will accompany the check directing victims to cash the check then contact
someone for additional information. Victims are subsequently directed to
purchase items and deposit the left over money into a
separate account belonging to the scammer.
Cashing the check and sending the money to the scammer will result in the victim losing their own money.
DON'T BE A VICTIM. If you receive a check similar to those pictured
below, DO NOT ATTEMPT to cash it without first verifying the
check's authenticity.
If you have any questions or if you are a victim of a scam, contact the St.
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 301.475.8008.
