[Rodneysblue]

Looks like they are playing the long game that they can benefit from in the long run. Like said above.

[Justputt]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I agree with above, now I would go a step further and contact the police, since this was sent through the mail it is now a federal offence and this could actually get the FBI involved. In any case, do not do anything with the check, except turning it over to the police.

The appropriate course would be to report it to the Postal Inspector. We had a scam letter that had most of our home purchase information on it. There were a couple mistakes I caught. I saw another person at our mailboxes with the same letter, except her home information. After determining it was a scam I took it to the Okahumpka post office. The person there made a copy to give to the postal inspector. Most fraud via USPS is handled by the postal inspector. You could also report it online United States Postal Inspection Service

[dreamweaver2634]

Originally Posted by BobAugustine

Today I received what appeared to be a returned piece of mail. It was returned because of lack of postage. It had my name and address on the return address. However, I never sent it.

The mail contained what appears to be a cashier's check made out to an individual in The Bronx, NY.

The amount of postage for this envelope was $1.10, but it was returned for insufficient postage. The postage said that $6.50 was needed to get this package that I received to a person I don't know.

I'm almost positive this is a scam. What I'm wondering is what is the scammer's angle? How are they going to make money?

Any input would be appreciated.

Best

put it through the shredder.

[elle123]

Originally Posted by BobAugustine

Today I received what appeared to be a returned piece of mail. It was returned because of lack of postage. It had my name and address on the return address. However, I never sent it.

The mail contained what appears to be a cashier's check made out to an individual in The Bronx, NY.

The amount of postage for this envelope was $1.10, but it was returned for insufficient postage. The postage said that $6.50 was needed to get this package that I received to a person I don't know.

I'm almost positive this is a scam. What I'm wondering is what is the scammer's angle? How are they going to make money?

Any input would be appreciated.

Best

Throw it back in the mailbox with a note saying wrong address return to sender

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by elle123

Throw it back in the mailbox with a note saying wrong address return to sender

LOL. According to the letter, the OP was the sender, so it would come right back to the OP.

[MidWestIA]

give to the post office I think they have their own police

[MrFlorida]

As above, give it to the postmaster

[swally]

Originally Posted by Deden

Call Post Office! Postal inspector will investigate!!! And trace it!!!!!

That would be a more appropriate action than giving to the cops. I’d call the inspectors first.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by BobAugustine

Today I received what appeared to be a returned piece of mail. It was returned because of lack of postage. It had my name and address on the return address. However, I never sent it.

The mail contained what appears to be a cashier's check made out to an individual in The Bronx, NY.

The amount of postage for this envelope was $1.10, but it was returned for insufficient postage. The postage said that $6.50 was needed to get this package that I received to a person I don't know.

I'm almost positive this is a scam. What I'm wondering is what is the scammer's angle? How are they going to make money?

Any input would be appreciated.

Best

Other than yours, I haven't read all the posts. I treat something like this the same as an unknown caller on my phone...if it's not in my contacts and it's important, it goes to v mail or a txt is sent as a follow up (otherwise its in spam/blocked). If you know its not something you participated in, put it right in the shredder.

[allsport]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I agree with above, now I would go a step further and contact the police, since this was sent through the mail it is now a federal offence and this could actually get the FBI involved. In any case, do not do anything with the check, except turning it over to the police.

Call the postal inspectors not the FBI or local cops.

[allsport]

[QUOTE=MidWestIA;2322029]give to the post office I think they have their own police[/QUOTE

They are feds just like FBI and are called Postal Inspectors. The Tampa office covers here.

[Taltarzac725]

If this was in the Villages the postal stations of the Villages are manned by contracted workers. You should call the appropriate USPS inspector. Think someone else wrote our area is covered by the Tampa office.

[FredMitchell]

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service investigates mail fraud, not the FBI. If you are not sure, ask the local police. They can probably tell you to whom to report it.

The Secret Service investigates financial crimes.

I guess the most likely crime that you might encounter that would be handled by the FBI is kidnapping.

[Sandabern]

Just the first step in a series to either gather info from you, earn your trust and/or try to get money from you. It could go in multiple directions. Either turn it into USPS or destroy it and forget about it.

[DeniseSmeltzer]

They will want to get Postal Inspectors involved immediately. Speak directly with Postmaster/Supervisor.

Originally Posted by BobAugustine

Today I received what appeared to be a returned piece of mail. It was returned because of lack of postage. It had my name and address on the return address. However, I never sent it.

The mail contained what appears to be a cashier's check made out to an individual in The Bronx, NY.

The amount of postage for this envelope was $1.10, but it was returned for insufficient postage. The postage said that $6.50 was needed to get this package that I received to a person I don't know.

I'm almost positive this is a scam. What I'm wondering is what is the scammer's angle? How are they going to make money?

Any input would be appreciated.

Best