This was taken from the City of Stevens Point website.
Beware of Check Cashing Scam
Portage County Crimestoppers has recently been experiencing increasing numbers of complaints about citizens receiving letters and checks saying they have either won or have been awarded money. All they have to do to claim the rest of their prize, the letter says, is cash the check and send a portion of the money to Canada via Western Union, and they will then receive the remainder of their winnings. Several days later, their bank notifies them that the check was fraudulent and instead of having extra money, these victims can be out several thousand dollars.
If you receive one of these scam checks, we encourage you to contact the Federal Trade Commission at either ftc.gov or by phone at 877-FTC-HELP. They are working with authorities in Canada to track down these thieves. Please do not fall victim to these scam artists.
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