The San Diego-based Marine Corps Recruit Depot Legal Assistance Office is warning Servicemembers and their families against a recent outbreak in that area of the Nigerian Counterfeit Cashier's Check Scam. The scammer will reply to an ad and ask if he can pay for the merchandise using a check. Then, they concoct a reason for writing a check for more than the purchase price, and ask the seller to wire back the difference after he deposits the check. The scammers often target consumers who sell high-priced items through classified or online auction ads. Servicemembers who receive suspicious checks or have questions regarding these scams should contact their local legal assistance office.
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