A cautionary tale from Elyria, Ohio, illustrates how a simple purchase of check paper can turn into a financial disaster. Tony and Christina Brown, looking for a loan to furnish their new home and buy Christmas gifts, were contacted by a scammer named "Emily".
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Companies that manage multiple bank accounts can use one stock of blank paper instead of keeping separate pre-printed books for each account. A cautionary tale from Elyria, Ohio, illustrates how
Experts warn that any business or lender asking you to print your own checks or pay back funds via gift cards is almost certainly a scam. If you receive a call out of the blue with such a request, the best course of action is to hang up immediately. The Scam: A Nightmare for One Ohio Couple
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