You are told to deposit the money and send it to their designated agent and then they will send you your winnings ($225,000.00) once you do. The strange thing is that it is a Wells Fargo Bank check that looks legit! Are they just trying to get my account number? If the check goes through and I decide to keep the money, would I be held responsible if something went wrong or would they be the ones to get in trouble? It all smells a little fishy to me, but this one is a first!
2006-09-13 07:21:07 · 12 answers · asked by melfc2006 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
There are many variations to this scam. Most likely what will happen is the check will clear. You will send them money. Then later, the check will bounce. Checks can still bounce even after they have "cleared." The bank will tell you that you owe them money for the bounced check. You will complain saying: "But you said it had cleared." The bank will say too bad, when a check "clears" it does not mean it is good. DO NOT SEND MONEY TO THESE PEOPLE EVEN IF THE CHECK CLEARS.
Below is an example of how this scam works.
2006-09-13 07:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The check is not Good! it is a fake check. In this scam they want you to deposit the check and then write them a check from your account before finding out whether their check clears. Any time people when the lottery they check your Id then give you cash they never send you a small check and then tell you to send it back. I would report this to someone and let the police check it out.
2006-09-13 07:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by coopstar55 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never ever ever accept those things. They are not legit. My dad put his truck on the internet to sale, and a "third party" was helping his friend, so they sent a certified check, which turned out to be fake, he wanted my dad to send him the difference in the check and the cost of the truck. It takes a few days for that to process, but most people think a certified check is as good as cash, so they send the difference immediately (not my dad though - I caught it and told him not to). Its all part of those Nigerian 419 scams. Don't do it, don't even think about doing it.
2006-09-13 07:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by Sandi A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are triyng to get your info...whatever you do, do not cash that check or send them anything. No legit place would tell you to deposit your"winning" then send it to them. they are counting on you being a sucker....that check will bounce and the money will come from your account and they will send you nothing. The bank would hold you responsible and your only course would be to file fraud charges against them...if you could find them. It amazes me how many people fall for this stuff...people please be aware there are bad people out there who will rip you off. Almost every week I get e mails from out of country from people claiming to need help converting a large sum of cash to U.S. funds for a cut of the cash...yeah right! Don't fall for this crap...you will end up with an empty bank account and they will be gone with your cash.
2006-09-13 07:36:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and it is taoally illegal there is a email address you can forward these too go to rcmp.ca and copy link its all part of nigerian scam letters. if you deposit said check wait til it clears which it won't and bank manager will probably talk to you if you use money be for it clears you will have to pay it back to bank. With Interest
2006-09-13 07:30:38 · answer #5 · answered by ransom53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have heard of similar scams like this one. Either you won the money or you inherited it some how. Try looking it up on snopes.com it's probably in there or if not, something close to it should be.
2006-09-13 07:29:29 · answer #6 · answered by T L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the Fargo Bank and ask it, never use your account number in internet, it's not secure.
2006-09-13 07:30:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Truknit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam.
Never give out personal information on line from an email you may receive.
When you receive these emails DO NOT open them, delete them as they may contain viruses. You should only open emails from people you know.
2006-09-13 07:33:43 · answer #8 · answered by ruth m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The check is fake, you will cash it, then it will come back counterfiet after you have already sent the cash off as your "tax paymtn" or whatveer they are claiming it is for.
and yes you will be liable for that money.
2006-09-13 07:30:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it sounds to good to be true it probably is. Be careful and don't deposit the money.
2006-09-13 07:29:42 · answer #10 · answered by Sara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋