Fraud Alert from the Logan County Sheriff's Office
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[October 06, 2015]  LINCOLN - On October 5, 2015, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office received a check in the amount of $1,480.00 made out to Sheriff Nichols. The check was received through the United States Postal Service and came in a priority mail envelope.

The check was alleged to have been sent by the International Bottled Water Association from Alexandria, Virginia and drawn on the PNC Bank in Chesterfield, Missouri. There was not a letter nor any accompanying instructions sent with the check.

The check had several spelling errors which included the name of the company from which the check was allegedly sent. A check of the bank in Missouri showed the check and the account to be fraudulent and Sheriff Nichols was advised there have been several attempts at cashing these checks.

The Logan County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the citizens of our community aware of these activities taking place. Should you receive a check or solicitation to cash a check or money order and return a portion of the money received, please contact your local law enforcement agency or the Logan County Sheriff’s Office. The checks or money orders that are sent are designed to look authentic but are drawn on nonexistent accounts. If you cash one of these fraudulent checks or money orders, you will be responsible for any funds drawn on the account.

Also, be aware there continue to be asphalt and paving scams operating in the area. Please ensure you validate the authenticity and reliability of your contractors.

Should you have any questions about these or any other fraudulent activity, please contact the Logan County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 217-732-4159.

[Detective Sergeant Mark Landers, Logan County Sheriff's Department]