Banks Not Alerting Customers When Deposited Cashier Checks Are Counterfeit
Victims of affiliate marketing scams who deposit counterfeit cashier checks receive no proactive warning from their bank until funds have been released and withdrawn. Banks have the capability to detect counterfeit instruments but do not notify customers in time to prevent financial harm. Customers are left liable for returned funds they have already forwarded to scammers.
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