How to verify a US Bank cashier's check part 4

What to do

Don’t blindly accept checks. Whether it’s a casher’s check, bank check, or money order, treat it with the same caution you’d use for a personal check.
Verify with the issuing bank. Before accepting a cashier’s check, contact the issuing financial institution to verify its authenticity. But don’t use the phone number that’s printed on the check. It could be a fake, too. Better yet, if you’re selling a car, jewelry, or another expensive item, ask the buyer to draw the check at a local bank or one with a local branch and then call or visit to verify. An even safer alternative is to cash the check at the issuing bank, although you might have to pay a fee if you don’t have an account there.

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