GREAT FALLS
The name and address of a Great Falls nonprofit is being illegally used in a nationwide scam. Opportunities Inc. says letters have been going out to people across the country bearing the non-profit's return address. The mailing includes an authentic-looking check for about $4,000. The check has Opportunities' address, bank account number and routing number. The recipient is asked to deposit the check, then withdraw the cash and wire most of the money to someone in Georgia. Recipients are told they can keep $400 for an evaluation of Western Union. The people at Opportunities Inc. say they know of at least 12 people who have fallen for the scam; and they've received dozens of phone calls from around the country. (AP)
