BALTIMORE — Fake check scams are on the rise, according to the Federal Trade Commission. And not only are more people falling for them, but their losses are higher than any of the other top 10 scams reported to the FTC. Source: WMAR Channel 2 NeFws Matter for Mallory 

Also see Feb. 10- New FTC Data Spotlight: Fake Check Scams Cause Big Losses, Especially for Consumers in Their Twenties. Source:FTC