> Tell them you will only accept a cashier's check from a nationally
> recognized bank that also has a branch in your area.
>
> They will run away faster than you can say 'boo'.

Not necessarily.  I just spoke with a friend here who says a man
he dealt with had checks from a national bank with local branches
sent to him.  Forged, of course.

> Also, keep in mind that TTY services are NOT restricted to US use.
> There are internet to TTY services (free) that will allow someone
> anywhere on the internet to use the US TTY service to call someone.
> All funded by our taxes, of course.  They are supposed to be
> restricted.  The TTY portion of the scam is very common for this type
> of check fraud scam.

This I did NOT know.  I hope I didn't scare them away with the note I
sent back to them- this could be fun!

Mike H.
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