It’s an old scam that is circulating again, this time in the Saugeen Shores area.
Police warn that you should be wary of receiving an unsolicited cheque or money order and are then requested to cash it and send some of the funds to someone else.
This scam, originating in Nigeria, has a letter appearing to come from Canada Post and MoneyGram International.
The concept is supposed to be quality control of the service and you’re promised money if you follow through.
Police confirm the cheque is bogus and if you follow the instructions you could be out a lot of money.
Police says if you receive such a letter and cheque, destroy it.