Police learn of check cashing scam

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The Wayne Police Department as received a report of a counterfeit check cashing scam.

Counterfeit checks were being passed at a Wayne business that does payroll check cashing. This is the only instance that has been reported at this time.

The company, address and phone number of on the checks presented are not legitimate. While the routing number on the check is associated with JP Morgan Chase Bank, the account numbers are not real.

Anyone with questions about the scam is asked to contact the Wayne Police Department at (402) 375-2626.