I have to send it western union to the bank officer at a bank called I capital bank do you think its a scam?
2006-08-20 18:27:59 · 16 answers · asked by naomihank 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
try to get more info, then notify the authorities- this is almost certainly a scam
2006-08-20 18:33:11 · answer #1 · answered by dr schmitty 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
How exactly did you find out about this? Did you get it in an email or was it sent to your mailing address? The reason that I'm asking is because it kind of sounds (from what you've said so far) like something that I got at my mailing address last month. You can read my blog entry about it at http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-SM_to2klbKPflprA_NHeyHKQzfsMS9w-?cq=1&p=707 What I got was a letter stating that I had won the British Random Lottery and it included a very real looking check. They wanted me to go and cash the check. Then, I was supposed to send it to them to cover the taxes ,or whatever it was, and they would send me the money that I has won. Well, I didn't fall for it because I already knew it was a scam. I get those things at my email address all the time. I just wasn't aware that they were targeting people at their home mailing addresses. Anyway, this really sounds a lot like what I got. Whatever you do, DON'T FALL FOR IT!! IT'S A SCAM!! DON'T BE A VICTIM!!!
2006-08-21 01:41:51 · answer #2 · answered by ~*Tweety Gurl*~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam they are running out of Canada. I was involved in assisting the authorities in tracking several of them down about nine months ago. They operate their banking system with cell phones. That way they are always on the move and very difficult to catch. It is usually a much higher amount then what you are stating though. They get your good check or bank draft in turn you get a check that is no good.
2006-08-21 01:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by Kewl__Kat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scam
2006-08-21 01:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by spaceytracey3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scam! I've actually gotten checks in the mail for $5000 and they're from an actual bank. Turns out, they want you to reimburse them and when you do, they're check bounces and you're out $5000. I called the bank and they told me it was a very common scam. Luckily I didn't fall for it.
Anytime they want you to send them money. Its a scam!
2006-08-21 01:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by Bree 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I worked for banks for many years...THIS IS A SCAM!!!!! the rule of thumb, you shouldnt have to pay $$$ to get $$$$
2006-08-21 01:31:47 · answer #6 · answered by summer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone asking for money to get money is a scam. Report it now honey
2006-08-21 01:32:31 · answer #7 · answered by cowboygene2u 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! Don't be an idiot!
ASK THEM! Who is sending it? Why? Where?
Oh man, don't fall for the oldest scam on the books!
2006-08-21 01:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why would they need money from you if they're giving you money? shouldn't they deduct the money that you owe and give you the rest? it sounds like it's definately a scam and I'm guessing you'll never see any money and you'll be out your $55
2006-08-21 01:34:23 · answer #9 · answered by Big Buddy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who says they have money waiting for you, but it will cost you ANY amount to get it, is scamming you......... ignore them!!
2006-08-21 01:32:37 · answer #10 · answered by kim h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋