Attorney General Phill Kline warned Kansans on Friday about an alleged scam believed to lure victims through a classified ad seeking secret shoppers.

The company sends consumers responding to the ad a packet that includes a cashier’s check. Residents are instructed to cash the check and wire most of the money back to the company. A few days later consumers learn the check is bogus, and they owe their banks the money.

Kline said residents should be wary of anyone who sends them a check or money order that they don’t know personally.

To report a complaint, call the Consumer Protection Division at (800) 432-2310.