09/03/2026
Some days, you just shake your head in disbelief at how far someone will go to scam others.
Today, we received what appeared to be a very real $4,000 check in a Priority Mail envelope. A man using the name David Buchanan had emailed us several times and seemed very excited for us to receive a generous donation from him and his wife.
The check is fraudulent.
Here is how the scam works: They send a counterfeit check and then contact you, claiming they accidentally sent more than they intended. They ask you to deposit it and mail back a check for the difference. Eventually, the original check is discovered to be fraudulent, but the money you sent them is very real—and it is gone.
Apparently, this is an ongoing scam using the same name and company information, and nonprofits across the country are being targeted. If you know anyone who operates a nonprofit, please warn them.
What a loser. Just imagine if people like this used their time, effort, and creativity to do something good in the world instead of trying to steal from organizations that are working to help others.
