As a wedding officiant, I receive ceremony requests through a referral service that is maintained by my Ordination source.
Recently I received a request for services where I advised that I could accommodate her date, location, my fee, etc. My fee for this circumstance was $85.00, and she was mailing a check for it since it was in my geographical area. I then received an email from her that her 'volunteer' who was paying for wedding costs 'accidentally' sent the monies for me and the videographer. She asked me to cash the check and send the balance to the other person. At first I said it would be ok but then I received a certified check for $2,230.00 from Oregon and she's in West Virginia.
Obviously red flags went up immediately! Very irregular! My banking officer spidey senses kicked in and I advised her that I would not be cashing the check and her 'volunteer' would have to reissue funds accordingly. That's the last that I've heard from her.
Has anyone else heard of this? Should I consult law enforcement? USPS Inspector as the check came through the USPS?