Ruthie Store -Fake Check Scam- ratings, reviews and complaints - Scam

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BCA's Summary and Analysis:

We have received no complaints against this company.

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Complaint Closing Statistics

0 complaints against Ruthie Store -Fake Check Scam- closed in last 3 years.

Complaints	Type of response
0	Making a full refund, as the consumer requested
0	Making a partial refund
0	Agreed to make an adjustment
0	Refusing to make an adjustment
0	Refuse to adjust, relying on terms of agreement
0	Unanswered

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Company Info

This company's business is a fake check scam.

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Comments and Analysis

Fake check scams are a common occurance. Criminals send checks that many times appear real and may even have the actual name and address of a business and could include their real account and routing numbers. The checks are written out for more than the amount agreed upon and come with instructions to deposit the check and forward the overpayment amount to another party or back to the sender through wire transfer, prepaid debit card, or even iTunes cards. The checks are fake and once the money is sent to the scammers, there is rarely any way to recover the funds. In addition, the recipient is responsible for paying back the amount of the check plus any fees associated with the counterfeit check.

If you accept payment by check, ask for a check drawn on a local bank, or a bank with a local branch so that you can make a personal visit to the bank and make sure the check is valid. If that's not possible, call the bank where the check was purchased, and ask if it is valid. Search on the internet or contact directory assistance for the bank's phone number instead of relying on the number that is on the check.

If you decide to deposit a check wait on your bank to clear the check before you withdraw any funds.

Other Considerations

Business Consumer Alliance (“BCA”) received a Cashier’s Check in the amount of $7,430.00 from Ruthie Store in Round Rock TX drawn from Diamond Credit Union in Pottstown PA. At first glance there are several red flags including the following:

The check is from a credit union that has a small number of locations all in PA, but the sender is from TX.

The signature on the check is a pre-printed or digital signature.

There are typos on the check

BCA contacted Diamond Credit Union to check the authenticity of the check and as suspected learned it was a fraudulent check.

BCA warns anyone, consumers, individuals, and businesses alike, to watch out for fake check scams. If you receive a check unsolicited or out of the blue, it is most likely a scam. Never deposit a check from someone you don’t know. If it is fraudulent, you may be held responsible for repaying the amount to your financial institution.

Check out BCA’s scam alert blog, “You Shouldn’t Bank On That Check”, for more information on check scams.

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