Counterfeit Cashiers & Travellers’ Cheques
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit has noticed an increase in counterfeit cashier’s cheques and travellers’ cheques locally. The typical fake cashier’s cheque appears to be mailed from the U.K. and claims to be worth $2,750.
The typical fake travellers’ cheque appears to be from American Express and claims to be worth U.S. $500.
It became apparent that these fraudulent cheques were in circulation after some local residents responded to a recent internet advertisement promoting an alleged ‘work from home’ opportunity.
The local banking institutions have been made aware of this matter and they remain vigilant.
The Financial Crime Unit advises members of the public who may receive these cheques to disregard them as they have no value. However, if in doubt please contact the Financial Crime Unit on 295-0011.
Bloody UBP behind this. Travellers cheque’s my ass. How many travellers have we had this year or even last year. You go cheque…….
Desperate party’s do desperate things. Campain funds for the ……you can always tell when it’s getting around to an etection…………..
Huh? I think that these cheques are being mailed from scam artists in the UK, Netherlands or possibly even Nigeria. This is a well-established “work at home” scam where they send you a cheque to pay for supplies and send the remainder back to them. By the time the cheque doesn’t clear, it’s usually too late as the cash has already been sent abroad.
What does government have to do with fraudsters outside of Bermuda?
Your statement makes no sense at all (or maybe it wasn’t supposed to make sense).
Big ears…..bwahaaaaaaa I think you need bi-focals………some people never cease to amaze me……….
Terry, go troll somewhere else.
EMPTY BARRELS MAKE A LOT OF ANNOYING NOISE!!! There’s an empty barrel with a name,,,Terry.
Hey terry, this is why you got banned fron the AM talk show becaus e all you do is talk foolishness.
I have recieved this exact American Express Travelers Checque from an address in MA. Two checks and instructions to send monies to a Martin Melvin. HomeTrustLLC is the fony company. These scams are running rapid within our social media and internet. Awareness will be the only way to rid of the garbage!