money order scams

Oct 26th

New scam uses fake USPS money orders, gets victims to buy gift cards as ‘mystery shopper’

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The U.S. Postal Service is warning about a scam that’s making its way around the area by criminals who hoping victims will fall for it because they might get caught up in financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a variation on the “mystery shopper” scam that previously used what appeared to be real […]

Aug 31st

Video: Mystery shopper scams using USPS money orders on the rise

“The USPIS, UPS and FedEx seized $96 million in counterfeit money orders or fake checks coming into the U.SVideo: Mystery shopper scams using USPS money orders on the rise.,” Plants said. If you are looking for a job online, be careful. McKay learned her lesson. “Be cautious. Don’t trust everything you see,” McKay advised. Always […]