I've been targeted for this scam as well. I live close enough to Chicago, however, that I just might go to the main branch of International Bank of Chicago (rather than my personal bank) and see if I can cash the check. If I can, I'll just keep the money and then see if these cons really do think they have grounds to prosecute me. My defense would be a US Postal law that allows you to keep unsolicited material that is sent to you through the mail. Maybe the only way to stop these scam artists is scam them.
Cons: This is a major ripoff that anybody with a brain can see through
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