Order for 1,000 cupcakes at Los Angeles bakery turned out to be part of major counterfeit check scam [Video]

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Loria Stern has a unique specialty when it comes to baking: incorporating edible flowers into baked goods, primarily cookies and special occasion cakes.

Last week, Stern received an unusual online order for about 1,000 cupcakes.

“It was kind of odd because we are not known for cupcakes,” she said.

But Stern was excited about the order and the income for her business – Eat Your Flowers – and employees. She said the person sent a check for just over $7,500 by priority mail.

She stopped by her bank for advice and said she was told that if the funds went through, it was a good check. The funds did go through.

Stern then bought all the ingredients and started making the cupcakes.

However, the person who placed the order said they wanted to cut it in half and get half of the money back.

“I responded and said, ‘No, there’s no way we can …