Description

I was contacted by an individual identifying himself as Hayson Micheal using the email address [email protected]. On October 31, 2026, he emailed me images of a $900 Wells Fargo check made payable to me. The check lists David R. Wold and Tracy L. Wold as the account holders, rather than the individual who contacted me. I deposited the check and am currently waiting for it to clear. The individual has not asked me to send any money or make any purchases. However, I discovered a November 10, 2025, BBB Scam Tracker report (#1100983) involving someone using the matching name “Micheal Hayson.” That complaint describes a similar situation involving an emailed check and a subsequent request to send money. I cannot confirm whether this is the same individual or whether my check is fraudulent. I am submitting this report to document the similarities, alert others to a potential fake-check scheme, and request further investigation.