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Two fraudulent checks prompt Oak Grove to open new checking account and tighten controls

Oak Grove R-VI School Board · June 19, 2025
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Summary

After two high‑quality counterfeit checks totaling $3,450.66 were cashed locally, the board approved opening a new checking account, discussed positive‑pay options and moving vendors to ACH to reduce paper‑check exposure.

District finance staff told trustees that two fraudulent checks were cashed at local banks for a total of $3,450.66. The district filed police reports in Jackson and Lafayette counties after banks provided copies of the ID used to cash the checks and other transaction details.

Administration described follow‑up steps: contacting the insurance carrier (fraud protection with a…

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