<prompt> Human: Im a tutor and I got this new student to tutor. The parent is out of town and they decided to write me a check. But the check is larger than my tutor fee, and the parents said to deduct my tutor fee and rewrite the check for the remainder to his sons caregiver. Is it ok for me to cash in the initial check which is greater than my tutor fee and rewrite the remainder in a different check and give it to them? I find it odd, is this some kind of a scam? p.s: never met the student nor have known association with the student. just a little worried.any input appreciated.  <response>: This is a scam. The check is no good. Do not cash it. Do not reply to these people. End all contact. 