Counterfeit Cheque Scheme

A counterfeit cheque from an insurance company has been sent to a resident of Geralton along with a survey from Canada Post.

The person was asked to call a phone number in order to participate in the Canada Post survey.

Once the number is called a person is then asked to cash the cheque and sendpart of the money through Western Union to someone else.

The person who cashes the cheque gets the remainder of the money.

OPP would like to remind everyone that if you get one of these or similar cheques it could very well be a fraudulent cheque and you maybe responsible to pay the money back if you cash it.

If anyone receives a cheque like this and are unsure, please contact the OPP.