I beleave this is a scam through roommates.com tina olsen in st pete picked up real money in fla. family member out 4500.00 local police ?????? yea - alex from scotland, living in england moving to usa sends casheers checks . say's keep rent money & send rest to fla western union for ship yard to pick up furniture to be but on truck by tina olsen #%^#^&$%^&#W%& no truck just tina gone with cash fron western union . now bank holds account for $4500.00 PLEASE HELP
2006-09-26 15:12:21 · 4 answers · asked by Wesley G 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
this is a typical 419scam. Unfortunently there is nothing you can do. check out 419eaters.com It is a good website and send an email to Nurse Nasty. She might be able to help you. We have been trying to fight these scammers for a while. Every year they steal about 1 millon dollars from innocent people. I know this may not be alot of help to you but do talk to NN she can help and she has contacts. Sorry. Good Luck.
2006-09-26 15:22:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You WILL get screwed if you send the money. The fake cashier's check will bounce and your bank will come after you for the whole amount.
Very common scam.
2006-09-26 23:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by larry n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happens all the time. Do not send them money. Take the check to the post office so they can track down the poeple.
2006-09-27 08:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by Matt J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a scam.................... you are out 4500 bucks
2006-09-26 22:21:43 · answer #4 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋