Llano Sheriff warns of mail scams

LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - Beware of what shows up in your mailbox. 

That is the message Llano County residents are receiving from investigators at the Llano County Sheriff's Office .

Lt. Glen Williams said he has received multiple reports that counterfeit cashiers checks have been received in the mail accompanied by literature stating that a large sum of money has been won and the check is partial payment.

Along with the checks are instructions of what is needed and phone numbers to call for information, a press release states.

Investigators want the public to be aware that if these numbers are called, residents will likely be asked for bank account information such as account and tracking number so the thieves can deposit the winnings in the account or something similar.   In actuality, investigators say the thieves will withdrawal or clean out the account.

The release states that most of these letters are coming from Canada or Nigeria.

If you receive a cashiers check and are not sure if it is authentic, authorities are urging residents to take it to their local bank and have them inspect it.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service also has information of mail fraud and tips on what to do if you've been victimized.