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Posted: August 14, 2008

Detectives warn of Fayetteville check scam

Fayetteville, N.C. — Detectives are warning Fayetteville residents about a scam involving cashier’s checks.

The scam involves an e-mail sent to the victim advising them to follow every detailed step in order to receive an “overdraft cashier cheque." The victim is then instructed to cash the check and return a portion to the sender.

Citizens in all counties are urged to disregard these e-mails.

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you would have to be a complete moron to respond to an on-line award on cash.

denverbob234
August 14, 2008 2:48 p.m.

Hello, no money offers over the net are real!!!!! Delete delete delete!

something2say
August 14, 2008 2:21 p.m.

Believe it or not, people still fall for this. "You can't fix stupid".

wwilliams82
August 14, 2008 9:27 a.m.

Why do people need to be warned? This scam is many years old and unless you live in a cave you should know better.