Dumas, Dalhart police investigating paycheck scam

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Updated ·2 min read

Two Texas Panhandle police departments are warning about a paycheck scam taking place in the area.

On Tuesday, the Dalhart Police Department shared photos of suspects possibly involved in an organized scam cashing checks. "They have created victims in Moore County and have now hit us locally. Depot Loans/Liquor Store was recently victimized by this group. One of the photos is of a check used during this process. Take note of account numbers if you are cashing multiple checks. Several of the checks in these instances are different business names but the account numbers remain the same," police said.

This photo compilation shows suspects in a paycheck scam, shared by the Dalhart Police Department in a scam alert on Facebook Tuesday. Anyone with information about these individuals is asked to contact their local law enforcement.
This photo compilation shows suspects in a paycheck scam, shared by the Dalhart Police Department in a scam alert on Facebook Tuesday. Anyone with information about these individuals is asked to contact their local law enforcement.
This check was reportedly used in paycheck scam according to the Dalhart Police Department in a alert posted via social media Tuesday. Anyone with information about this scam is asked to contact their local law enforcement.
This check was reportedly used in paycheck scam according to the Dalhart Police Department in a alert posted via social media Tuesday. Anyone with information about this scam is asked to contact their local law enforcement.

Anyone who may have information on these individuals or where they can be found is asked to contact the City of Dalhart Police Department, Dallam County Sheriff's Office, Hartley County Sheriff's Office, Dumas Police Department or Moore County Sheriff's Office. Citizens can also contact dispatch locally at 806-244-5544 for assistance. Information can be given anonymously.

The Dumas Police Department first reported its investigation into multiple forgeries that reportedly occurred Monday involving fake business checks used in the paycheck scam.

According to police, a local business was entered by multiple unknown persons for the supposed purpose of having their "paychecks" cashed. Police said in a Facebook post that "The local business cashed a number of checks that turned out to be fake business checks under the name of 'Farm Labor Contractor, LLC,' a business based in Dalhart. The checking account at City Bank Texas in Lubbock does not exist."

The Dumas Police Department is investigating a paycheck scam involving fake checks.
The Dumas Police Department is investigating a paycheck scam involving fake checks.

"We are warning Individuals and businesses they should be aware of this scam locally, and be very cautious in accepting paper checks or similar sight instruments without proper identification," police continued in the scam alert.

Anyone who may have information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Dumas Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

The Globe-News is working to find further information. Check back Wednesday for updates.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Dumas police investigating reported forgeries in paycheck scam