In addition to Mike-In-MD's correct answer, read this ... carefully!
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnwin0607/scams.html
Extract:
"In these cases, the depositor most likely will be held responsible for the entire amount of the fraudulent check."
Instead of cashing the check, or sending it back, take it and the envelope in which it came to the post office. They will use it as evidence and pursue the scammer.
Got a fake check listing this number as the Mountain America Credit union. This is not the credit union's number and this is a fraudulent check. Check says its from Extremes Secret Shoppers. This is fraud, do not cash if you receive the same check.
I received a Cashier's Check today for $2,950.00 supposedly written on Five Star Bank with this same number listed (1-657-894-6077). Included were instructions for doing mystery shopping with Extreme Secret Shopper. I was immediately suspicious and looked up the phone number. If you receive a check, DON'T cash it!
Received a check from Extreme Secret Shoppers for $2,990.00. I looked up the bank name: Aurthur State Bank Greenville,SC 29607 and there is no branch in Greenville,SC. Then I found this site. Thanks.
Thanks a lot people, i got the same check of $2,800, but this was from first national bank and with the same number ending in 6077, these people won't stop.
THANKS AND I HOPE PEOPLE OUT THERE WILL LEARN FROM THESE POSTS
today i received a fraudulent check 2,990. it made me supious due to the bank name cliton national bank and the amount i didn't cash it. if you receive one DO NOT CAS FRAUD.