I receive about 10 of these a day from different companies. Yes it is a scam and it is illegal and they can easily steal all of your money. Some of them want your checking account number. They are wanting you to send them money by western union which is not cheap and it takes sometimes weeks for the checks to clear so they can be sent and then some of the checks are bad and then your stuck. This doesn't look good on you at the bank either. They ask for a lot of your personal information too. And how would you know that your not laundering drug money for someone.
2006-06-29 04:49:47
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answered by lostinlove 6
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Scam.
How it works
You get a check, cash it (but do not wait long enough for it to clear).
You wire money to the scammer. This transfer is instant.
Check bounces.
Scammer spends you money.
Alternate scam:
Same idea, but the check is made out in the wrong amount (overpayment).
They diddle you for the difference: You are asked to wire the overpayment back. Check bounces and they have some of your money.
2006-06-29 04:48:59
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answered by sheeple_rancher 5
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Its a common scam called phishing , don't respond to it and report it as spam. It would require you giving your bank account number in order to accept this money they propose you'll accept on their behalf. If it was legitimate they would need no help from you. Beware of any information requests and ignore them. Its best not to open mail at all from and unsolicited source just mark as spam and delete without opening in the future.
2006-06-29 04:55:46
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answered by Anonymous
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Sounds like advance fee fraud or phishing attempt. If you proceed you can bet they will want some money up front to open the account or pehaps your account number and other personal information. Check the email headers and see if the message was even originated in england.
2006-06-29 04:47:31
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answered by Interested Dude 7
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What is money laundering? And if you get caught in the middle, there isn't anyone to get you out. I had a similar offer from Nigeria. Dump it as fast as you can along with the cookies. I used Pest Patrol and found something called backweb hooking into my PC.
2016-03-26 21:52:12
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answered by Anonymous
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i haven't received anything like that before, but if u provide her with personal information there is nothing wrong as long as u don't give her a credit card number or complete a form in which u agree with any conditions that she may imply. but, then again, is it worth it? I doubt the offer it's real.
2006-06-29 04:48:28
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answered by ShaqSpear 2
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yes, i work in a bank and this happens all the time! Lets say she sends you a $900 check and asks that you forward $750 and lets you keep the rest for your trouble. So you forward her the money and then the check bounces.....you are out $1650! plus any bank fees you accrue.......And you wont get your money back. STAY AWAY!
2006-06-29 04:56:20
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answered by Danielle G 3
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I used to work for western union and during the year I worked there 3 people got arrested for doing that! DONT DO IT
2006-06-29 04:49:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Big scam. She is going to send you bogus checks in hopes that you won't find out until you forward the money and and then you will be overdrawn while she vanishes with the cash! Report it to the FCC.
2006-06-29 04:47:41
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answered by thewildeman2 6
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SCAM!!
Scam Alert : Be wary of offers of employment that require you to deposit money into your account and then wire it to a third party. Cashier's checks/Money orders they send are always counterfeit. 4 Paypal they use Stolen credit cards.
2006-06-29 04:47:11
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answered by D J 1
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