IS THIS A SCAM? A REAL CASHIER CHECK OUT OF NO WHERE

Question

I received an email from someone I don't know, telling me the tracking number for fedex. and that once i received it, i'm suppose to arrange shipping to him. I have no idea what he's talking about. so i just leave it alone.

then I got a fedex, with a cashier check for $3000. and a note tell me to email the guy to confirm i've receive it. this guy now has different address then the previous email.

I know it must be a scam, but how does this one work?

Answer 1

the cashier check is most likely a counterfeit they usually want to cash it

at your bank then send them money (by wire) eventually the bank will

found out its a counterfeit check and leave you holding the bag

(the bank would take back the money from the check -)

I would just use the sherdder and forget about it

or line the bird cage with it :)