Depends on the bank.  Normally,  the bank will charge you with whatever funds they may have paid out on the bad check.  The check is phony so they can't get to the check writer.  So they come after you.   They may be extra fees you have to pay as well.  Go to the bank and tell them that you think the check may have been fraudulent and to cancel the transaction!

This is mail fraud,  so if you have copies of any of the documents, go to the post office and make a complaint.  

This scam is used by scammers based in Africa, but they also have US compatriots who help them out.    

Common on Craig's List.

What did you do with the check, the person pretending to be him now is Ray Gallup..

Just tried to scam my 18 year old daughter, luckily I received the check and looked into it before hand.  Assistant job listed on Craigslist, story changed by the 2nd email.  Will report this to the local authorities, cashiers check looks very legit but the whole thing is a scam!

Take the check & envelope to the post office if it was mailed to your daughter.   Postal inspectors can get involved.

I just went through the same scam. But he said his name was John Castro and my boss would be the Martin Dahinden. I responded to an ad on Craigslist for a part time telephone operator.  Had several emails and texts. Even received an official check delivered 1st class for $3450.00. He wanted me to deposit it into my account subtract my $500 weekly amt. For my wages then send the rest to a 3rd party..i hope this S.O.B. gets caught. Oh and I am taking check, emails and text messages to the police.  Believe that! BEWARE EVERYONE...