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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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How do I spot a fake check?
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Fake checks are designed to fool people and can be very difficult to spot. They may have slight differences from authentic checks, such as a misspelled business name or different font, so it’s important to look closely. You should also make sure the bank’s routing and ACH numbers on the check match your financial institution’s records. Additionally, if the individual sending the check asks you to deposit it into your own account and transfer money to them, this is most likely a scam. Real checks usually specify a particular account that they are to be deposited into. Finally, ask for an official guarantee from the party sending the check before cashing it, and make sure that guarantee comes from an acceptable party such as a government agency or lawyer.  If someone promises you a large amount of money in exchange for depositing a check, beware—it could be a fake!