Check fraud
Strangers send fake cheques and convince their victims to transfer money abroad.
In this type of scam, the fraudsters book a legitimate service, such as a hotel or event venue, and then ask the provider to arrange and pay for additional services through scam websites that they secretly control – for example car rentals, catering or tickets. They promise to reimburse the provider later, or provide a bad cheque as a guarantee. In another version of the scam, the fraudsters ask the hotel to purchase gift cards and send them the codes in advance. If you've made a payment and suspect you've been scammed, you should contact your bank immediately.