Family & emergencies
The new client who overpays
A supposed parent urgently books childcare, sends a cheque for too much and asks you to refund the difference.
What they want
Real money sent back before the fake cheque is returned.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Check through another route.
Do not send the excess payment. Contact your bank: money appearing in your balance does not establish that a cheque is genuine.
Already responded?
Stop contact and ask someone you trust for help. If you paid or exposed account details, contact the affected service through its official channel.
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