How to Report Fake Checks
- 1). Contact the Federal Trade Commission by calling 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357), or by visiting the FTC.gov/complaint website to file a complaint. Provide the representative with information about how you received the fake check and who gave it to you.
- 2). Go to www.naag.org, then search for your state attorney general's office. Click on your state located on the U.S. map, which will direct you to the correct office where you'll file the complaint.
- 3). Click "Consumer Protection," then select "File a Complaint." Give the local consumer protection agency information regarding the fake check's origin, and any other requested details.
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