If you suspect that you have received a fraudulent check, it's important to take immediate action to protect yourself and your finances. Consider the following steps:
Do not deposit the check or wire any funds.
Contact your bank to report the incident and to verify the legitimacy of the check.
Report the incident to the authorities, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Change any passwords or login information that may have been compromised.