In relation to the question i asked, i feel sucha fool because i have already sent £500 to them, i also have what looks like a very genuine bank transfer saying that the money will be in my account by next Monday. I have also forwarded the things i have found on the internet to this so called scammer and she assures me that this is no scam and i will receive the money.
2006-08-22 23:56:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
What does the e-mail look like?
If you search about it on google, you may find other users that have also been scammed by the same person.
This has happened to my mom once.
Luckily, I searched about it on google, and I found out it was a scam.
Usually scam emails appear URGENT, have bad grammar, and make you disposit an amount first and promises to give the money later.
Since you have already given the money:
1. Search on google if it really is a scam.
2. Immediately stop sending money.
3. Report the scammer some way.
Here's a great site all about stupid scams:
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HBScams.shtml
GOOD LUCK!
2006-08-23 00:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by advice from the heart 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear.
Poor you. You have lost your money and will continue to receive similar emails and you'll know what harrassment means. They could get very nasty too.
Never send any money to anyone via Western Union, or anyone in Africa. They are liars and cheats of the very lowest sort.
Live and learn though. Just don't part with any more cash.
Block their emails and inform your provider. Get help if you don't know how.
Get another email account in a different name and change your passwords regularly.
Just delete their emails without even opening them, that way you won't get upset by their threats.
2006-08-23 00:12:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you know there's never something for nothing? Kiss your £500 goodbye. Close your bank account immediately! Now that they have your personal information, they will clean you out! (If they haven't already)...
2006-08-23 00:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poppy don't hold your breath, your £500 has already been placed in someone else's bank account, to send money to a company you don't recognise is just plain naivety, and if she said you would get your money returned she would say that wouldn't she and add "its in the post" they are all con merchants
2006-08-23 00:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you send me £1000 I will have your £500 back to you within a week.
2006-08-23 00:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone fall for this crap??? I must answer at least one of these types of questions per day. You cannot get something for nothing. If you have won or inherited anything, you do not have to send any type of payment for it. You have been scammed.....What else can we say????
2006-08-23 00:04:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sue F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a word.......yes you have. Sorry to say you will not see any money go into your account on monday.
2006-08-23 00:06:20 · answer #7 · answered by ***Missy*** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear,I hope it isnt for you sake but it sure sounds like a scam to me!
2006-08-23 00:06:03 · answer #8 · answered by Poptartash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is so badly phrased that it's likely you wee dumb enough to get scammed.
Try reading what you've written before you submit it.
2006-08-23 00:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by Taxedman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you have been scammed!
Not likely going to get it back as they are out of country.
Sorry...
2006-08-22 23:58:50 · answer #10 · answered by Alibi 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋