I know a guy who fell for the same scam.
I would report it to the FBI.
In many cases the source of the scam is outside the country. Still the bad check could be processed as a federal offense.
Mean while, if you know its a bad check, you don't want to go down as an accessory.
Anthony B. Davis
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