<prompt> Human: I just have a question. If someone sent me a check for more than they wanted like I was owed 10k but they sent 15k and told me to wire back the 5k as the old scam goes, could I simply cash out and close my account? What would happen?Assistant: The check bounces.The bank then, as the case may be, either sues you or refers you to the local police department, who may choose to file charges as check kiting is, in fact, illegal.Human: Okay thanks I always see people post about that scam and just wondering if theres a way to leave the people up shits river and actually come out on top  <response>: Youre misunderstanding a fundamental piece of the scam. There is no money from their side. The check they send you is completely worthless. It would be hilarious if they were sending real 15,000 checks...In your fantasy, the people youd be fucking over are your bank. Guess what? The bank has seen this one before, and theyre not going to let you take their money. 