The American Bankers Association has issued a news release stating that an individual or group of people claiming to be a part of the ABA are sending out letters as a part of a fake check scam. The letters contain a phone number, which people must call to find out how to collect the prize — a ploy to get personal information from the caller. Many of the letters also contain fraudulent checks for amounts between $1,000 and $5,000.

ABA is asking anyone who receives any type of fraudulent phone call, letter or email to contact alert@aba.com.