Scammers spending more money

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Story Published: Nov 2, 2009 at 8:56 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 2, 2009 at 8:56 PM MST

By Jennifer McGraw

IDAHO FALLS - "It appears that they're legitimate because now scammers are spending a little bit more money to send these checks," says Donna Oe, with Idaho Falls Better Business Bureau.

It's the same checks we're all used to seeing. Cashiers checks that are too good to be true, but only this time sent through UPS.

"I would want it to be real if it was me, you want very much so and of course scammers read headline news. They're living through recession times too and they play on those emotions," says Oe.

And when your bills are piled high and a UPS envelope is delivered with a check from Bank of America with your name on it, it's hard to see through the scam.

"If by chance you do cash it or you do deposit it, you have now not only sent back or wired hundreds of dollars from that check, now you're out that $3-thousand dollars in funds," says Oe.

Not to mention the banking fees that you'll inquire with any transactions you make without sufficient funds.

"Don't accept them. I want to caution you. If you do, you're a part of the problem. When you know it's not legitimate and it's a scam, don't help them," says Oe.

Remember if it looks like "free money" it's only going to cost you more than it's worth.

The BBB asks that you bring all fake checks and packaging to the office in Idaho Falls to put them on record.

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