LU Public Service Notification:

Liberty University has received three reports of students being targeted by a fraudulent check scam. In each case, a student received a check and was asked to deposit the check into their bank account and then send a portion of the money to another person using Cash App or a similar payment service. If a deposited check is later determined to be fraudulent, the account holder may be financially responsible for any funds previously transferred or withdrawn. Do not deposit checks or transfer money on behalf of someone you do not know or trust, even if the check initially appears to clear. If you receive a suspicious check or request to transfer money, do not send funds and report the incident to law enforcement immediately.