Deer Park teen blacklisted by bank after falling for a fake check scam | News 12

A Deer Park teenager says he was blacklisted by his bank because he fell for a scam. The problem wasn’t corrected until Team 12 Investigates started making calls. Drew Waites’ story is a cautionary tale for anyone looking to make some extra cash. He fell for what’s known as a car wrap scam. It uses fake checks to steal your money. The typical victim loses around $2,000 and, as Waites learned, the ability to open accounts at any financial institution.
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Deer Park teen blacklisted by bank after falling for a fake check scam
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