Broadalbin man accused of trying to cash nearly $3,000 fake check

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A Broadalbin man is under arrest for trying to cash fraudulent checks.

Police say on August 16, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that someone tried to cash a check of nearly $3,000

They believe it was 31-year-old Elijah Jacobs who tried to cash the fake check.

The bank was able to decline the transaction and call the police.

Jacobs is now charged with attempted grand larceny.