Senior Fraud Alert Check In Mail Scam

Home Care Path LLC has been notified of a mail scam involving fake checks. The scam starts by saying the receipent of a sweepstakes or lottery has won money. The letter has a check saying they have won money. Some say the check is for U.S. taxes and the senior is to cash the check, then send a check for the taxes back to the company. Cashing the check allows the scammers to either get bank account information or the check will bounce, but before that the scammers have received money from the receipent of the letter. The checks can look legitimate. Remember if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Seniors with questions about letters are encouraged to bring them in the the local police station.