Western student loses nearly $2,500 through an internet job scam

A Western Washington University student lost nearly $2,500 through an internet job scam last week.

On Feb. 21, a student contacted University Police to report a possible fraud incident. The student told police she applied for an internet job on Jan. 27 and received a cashier’s check for $2,450 made out to her with a return address out of Georgia, according to Paul Cocke, a WWU spokesperson.