Scam Checks

When it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

The Macon Police Department says this is a fake check.

When it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

The macon police department says this is a fake check.

It was sent to a local resident.

And it looks like it is from the lee county tax collector.

The person who receives the check is told to deposit it, keep $400 and send the rest to a third party.

But this is not from lee county.

And, if you follow directions and send $1,400 to the third party, you will be out that much money.

Officer carlos hill says the department is continuing to investigate the