It has come to my attention that someone posing as a hobbyist has been pulling the old "cash my check send me x amount of $$'s , you keep the rest" scam.

Guy acts like a hobbyist wanting to book extended time with a provider and sends BankOne money order. Wants provider to cash money order and send a portion back to him. The money orders are bogus ladies don't cash them.

There have been two providers in the area approached by this individual so far who can be quite convincing.

I return you now to your regularly scheduled gossip

-Glen

Thanks for the heads up.  I heard about it yesterday from one of the providers who was sent one of the bogus checks.  I'm told the bank turned it over to the FBI.  Everyone should steer clear of this dude.