Guys, I work these cases far too often. If you deposit the check that was sent via FedEx it will take a few weeks but invariably bounce as a counterfeit check. Now, if your model is already gone you are out the model and the entire amount of the bogus check you deposited will be withdrawn from your account weather you spent it or not, you are on the hook for the money.

I shut down these "check plants" all the time. Funniest one I ever saw was a check made out to Hugh J*******. Clearly the victim figured out it was a scam and was jerking the bad guy around. I guess the bad guys don't get American humor, HA!

Good catch on your part.