I am being hassled by a man from Scottland asking me to work from home and make money transactions for him. I don't want to do this because he hasn't given me any insight on what his company does. I've told him repetedly that I was no longer interested in this work from home position. But he's already sent me a package which is supposed to arrive today. I don't want to be involved in anything I don't know about. Please help! What do I do?
2006-06-23 05:52:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Sacramento
That sounds dangerously like the payment processing scam I have described at http://www.homewiththekids.com/scams/payment.php
Don't be afraid to talk to your local police or FBI and don't be bullied into agreeing to do anything or give any information.
2006-06-25 17:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Home with the Kids 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
First of all...all of those "work from home" things are nothing but con schemes...This man is most likely a criminal who is trying to get your information. I hope you didn't give him your social security number. If you did, call the Social Security office in your city, and tell them to put a freeze on the number, so that no lines of credit, loans, etc. can be opened under it, until you give them the authorization to lift the freeze. If you don't, you will be responsible for that debt. Change your phone number to one that is not listed. He has your address...and unfortunately there is not much you can do about that...do not do ANYTHING for him. Tell him you're going to contact the authorities in Scotland if he doesn't stop harassing you. Do you have any of his information? Do you think it's his REAL info? If so, contact the police in Scotland, and see what they say. Sorry I can't be more help.
2006-06-23 13:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by firebetty74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write return to sender on the package and put in the mail. The next time he calls, tell him to take his job and shove it. You could be a little nicer but get your point across. Then tell him to lose your phone number. You need to be assertive. Tell him sternly you are not interested. If he does not get it, tell him to stop harrassing you or you will call the police. Do you have caller ID? You do not need to answer the phone. I know some Scottish people that have attitudes.
2006-06-23 13:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by greencaddyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if the package arrives, REFUSE delivery of it. It's gotta go back to sender.
Secondly, is there a better business bureau or something like it for Scotland? If so, make a report. If not, file a report with your local police.
2006-06-23 12:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the number he is calling blocked, Call police and tell them about the problem and refuse the package or take to post office and have them examine the package to see if something is illegal.
2006-06-23 13:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by willyo2340 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your life, and you need to make your own decisions. Don't Let someone do all the deciding for you. Haven't you heard of the song by Bon Jovi " It's My Life"?
2006-06-23 15:43:30 · answer #6 · answered by Adrienne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dang, am I the only one that has watched the news and knows about these freaking scams?
2006-06-23 12:57:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him your going to the FBI and theyre gonna gun him down in the streets of Scotland
2006-06-23 13:08:16 · answer #8 · answered by josh t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have done enough you have told him that you are no longer interested, tell him not to speak to you again, after that it's harassment....report him to the police if you have to.
2006-06-23 12:57:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't accept it, and have it returned. I would explain it to the carrier, perhaps they can help you resolve this.
2006-06-23 12:58:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋