she wants me to cash money orders for her and send them via western union... is this a common scam, or is she sincere? and if i did do it, is it illegal? help
2006-09-16 10:00:48 · 14 answers · asked by joe o 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Other - Africa & Middle East
This is a VERY common scam!!
You could get in SERIOUS trouble.
Don't do it...Although,you haven't clarified what is happening very well. If she is sending you money orders to cash and wire back money to her then that is big trouble. It is called money laundering.
If it is someone who is asking you for your own money that is a common scam too. However, that is something to explore more because if you wanted to act charitably and have extra money to lose then maybe.
2006-09-16 10:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by kooldog1000 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your friend can have access to a computer then she's not hurting. If she truly needs the help then she needs to ask her family for the money or she can try other places where she's at for the help. It would be wise not to send this woman anything because you don't even know her and yes she may be lying to you. Just tell her that you don't have the money. If she stops talking to you then you'll know why. If she continues to ask, just say NO.
2006-09-16 17:11:30 · answer #2 · answered by peg 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have nothing better to do on a Saturday night than sit in front of a screen chatting with an African Con Artists then perhaps you deserve to be scammed.
2006-09-16 17:09:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Smells like another Nigerian scam. However I live in the sf .bay area and I have a really nice bridge for sale if you would be interested.
2006-09-16 21:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by stan l 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seriously sounds like a scam to me...
if she truly is stuck then she should go to the US Embassy...but of course she won't, because she isn't stuck at all...
2006-09-16 17:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What? I got a nice TV that just fell off a truck I'll sell you. OLDEST scam. Probably from Nigeria too! RUN AWAY AT TOP SPEED.
2006-09-16 17:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
this is a scam i know of someone who lost $5000 doing this the money orders are washed and reprinted
2006-09-16 21:06:21 · answer #7 · answered by kim12074 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This scam is older than my next door neighbor. Just let it go.
2006-09-16 17:08:28 · answer #8 · answered by F T 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SCAM ARTIST!!!!!! don't do it. you will come out losing money! Yes it is illegal!!
2006-09-16 17:13:25 · answer #9 · answered by S G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Save your money....She is scamming you..
2006-09-16 17:15:58 · answer #10 · answered by Dirtydog 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋