Ever wonder why you keep getting calls about a "check" that supposedly bounced? These scripts often masquerade as debt collectors, using vague references to banks and threats of wage garnishment to create urgency. Never share personal or financial details with an unknown caller, and hang up if they demand immediate payment or threaten legal action without providing verifiable information. Verify any claim by contacting the institution directly using official contact info, not the number that called you. Report persistent harassing calls to the FTC and your state consumer protection agency. Staying skeptical and documenting the call can protect you from falling prey to these scams.
The caller claimed to be regarding a check returned to a financial institution and threatened to contact my employer for wage garnishment.