Scam Type
Online Purchase Scam
Date Reported
2023-02-24 00:00:00
Victim Postal Code
66502
Total Dollars Lost
0
Scam Description
I was selling an item on Facebook for 5K, I was approached via instant messenger and offered my full asking price. I was sent a check for 2400 more than my asking price. I was told this was to cover the moving expenses. The check came from a LLC company in Valley Stream NY. The priority mail envelope was sent from Dominion Payroll services in Tampa Florida. I called the LLC company and they confirmed they were having a problem with missing checks. I attempted to call the payroll company but was unable to talk with anyone. The check was actually made out to my son because we used his work address as the mailing address. He just happens to work for the local law enforcement agency. We deposited the check into my son’s account. We told the bank that we suspected this to be a bad check and they put some extra tracking on it. I have been filing reports to as many agencies as possible! I hope my phone calls and reporting help put an end to at least this one individual.
