Earlier this week I asked was this a scam.
2006-07-03 08:50:39 · 9 answers · asked by Denise D 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I verified with Wells Fargo bank that it's from an active open account. I still don't want to deposit it to my account This is only
part of the winnings. I'm suppose to receive the rest once I pay the lawyers fee with this check after cashing it. Help!!!
2006-07-04 07:19:02 · update #1
yes, I think that they are scamming you but curiosity killed the cat you know. It makes the hairs on my neck stand up too.. But thats how it is. We sit here and wonder "Is it or isn't it a scam and wish like heck it isn't." I 've got someone trying to scam me right now too. I wish it wasn't a scam. But like I have been told "There is a sucker born every once in awhile." Some one wants to offer to deposit about 20 million into my bank account. If they want to draw something out of it, they won't get much. I am just a poor unwealthy disabled 60 year young woman. Maybe these Nigerians just think that either we must all be rich or just greedy. I don't know but I am not happy about it. My blood pressure went up from all of the excitement in my none too boring life. Its not everyday that somebody offers you money like that. I just wish it weren't a scam. Who wouldn't. You should have your bank check out the moneyorder or take it to the attorney general if it is a scam. Email Scambait is what I read on the inernet answers. Anyway lol...
2006-07-03 12:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Carol M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It still may be a scam. Without knowing the particulars there are a few things you should know.
1. Reveal NO personal information, they may want your bank info so cash the check do not deposit it.
2. Check that there is no SMALL PRINT on the check that may sign you up for some unwanted service.
3. Beware that the check may be a confidence builder with the next step being some type of "good faith" deposit on your part to get an even larger check.
4. Remember, nothing in life is free.
2006-07-03 09:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by chuck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not deposit the check in the bank...just incase they get your personal information from the bank info that's imprinted on the back of the check during processing.
I would take the check to a place that cashes paychecks. They usually take 10% or less which isn't much to pay for peace of mind. Some take as low as 3%. They will take the check and give you cash for it. This way you get the check cashed ASAP without having to wait for it and you avoid having to use your personal bank account. Let the check cashing company deal with any problems that the check may cause...that's what they take a fee for, incase they have problems collecting on the check/money order.
2006-07-03 09:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got burned just a few months ago to the tune of $4000 with a similar scam. It was a certified check, but the check was a fake! Don't take any chances. Call the bank that supposedly issued the check and see if it is real. My credit union did this for me. Otherwise, like me, you'll owe your bank alot of money! It's hard to believe, but lots of people out there seem to think nothing of victimizing honest folks.
2006-07-03 11:26:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kathryn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a scam which involves you being sent a cheque but it turns out to be for too much money so you wire the extra monay back and then find out the cheque has bounced.
Pay in the cheque and don't make a move until it's cleared through your account.
Even if it clears that doesn't mean they aren't scamming you. If the deal looks too good to be true it probably is. If it's a great earning opportunity then why aren't they keeping it to themselves and making a mint?
2006-07-03 08:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a money order than the money is there.
A check I would want to verify. Maybe contact your bank.
2006-07-03 08:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by !*! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a girl n I'm shy til u get to know me. I'll sit in class quiet n not talk to anyone n wen ppl talk to me I get nervous...... But if ik u n were friends I'm a lot more outgoing .... I just get nervous around newer people n I get scared..... Guys always calls me cute n adorable cuz I'm shy, short, got a nice body, im sweetheart til u piss me off, stuff like that......
2016-03-27 02:38:52 · answer #7 · answered by Irene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check it out through the "Better Business Bureau" see if they have other bad items. Look them up on the web. Lot's of time you can find out all kinds of things there.
2006-07-03 08:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a better business bureau
2006-07-03 09:00:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋