Using Identity of DBO Escrow Licensee to Check ScamMar 9, 2016 The Department of Business Oversight (DBO) has been notified unknown persons are attempting to cash fraudulent checks they falsely represent as issued by DBO licensee Foresite Escrow Inc. The perpetrators are contacting individuals through Craigslist and other websites and purporting to buy services or goods with the fraudulent checks. The perpetrators ask the provider of the service or goods to cash the check and return the remaining amount to the perpetrators. Foresite Escrow Inc. is not issuing these checks, nor has it authorized any individual to do so. The DBO advises individuals who receive such contacts to notify local law enforcement authorities. To check whether an escrow company or other financial service provider is licensed, or to file a complaint, consumers should go to the DBO website at https://docqnet.dbo.ca.gov/licensesearch/, or call 1-866-275-2677. Consumer Alerts Archive Most recent Consumer Alerts Consumer Alerts 2018 Consumer Alerts 2017 Consumer Alerts 2016 Consumer Alerts 2015 Consumer Alerts 2014 Consumer Alerts 2013 2004-2013 Escrow Alerts Archive Enforcement Alerts Archive Payday Lender Alerts Archive News & Info Links Newsroom Press Releases Monthly Bulletins Important Notices Resources Archive