If you received an unexpected check from Sabre Holdings, it’s very likely fraudulent. Do not cash or deposit it, as it will bounce. Instead, contact the authorities.

Sabre Holdings has recently received inquiries from members of the general public who have been mailed fraudulent checks on fake Sabre Holdings check stock. This is part of a nationwide scam that has been going on for many months and has used fake checks from numerous companies. Unsuspecting individuals receive a fake check (supposedly to cover taxes or fees) and are told to wire money to a bank account before or when cashing the check.

In the case of Sabre Holdings, given our security systems that ensure fake checks like these are not paid, the checks bounce and the individual is required to pay whatever fees their bank prescribes. In addition, the individual has lost whatever money they have wired to the bank account.

Sabre Holdings had no hand in preparing or distributing these checks, and we regret any losses or inconvenience this has caused anyone. We are working with authorities to help them investigate this. If you receive or have received a check of this type, we suggest you refer the matter to your local FBI office. You can usually find the phone number for your FBI office in the blue pages of your phone book, in the federal government section.