when i called the number in the letter all i got was voice mail
2006-10-27 12:33:24 · 12 answers · asked by wththe2nd 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
read the fine print. Did you enter a contest? Its more than likely a scam. shred it after you check it out
2006-10-27 12:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by careermom18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably is. People don't just send each other money in the mail, I know I've never sent random people money, and haven't received any.
Read it carefully, and if the scam isn't apparent then, take it to your bank, get an officer that's been around a while and say "what IS this?"
If you take it to a teller, they might cash it and start the trouble that it was designed to cause.
2006-10-27 19:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not know the bank and do not do business with the bank then they must not want to speak to you. I would be leary of the check. Are there any papers that came with the check? Take it to your local band that you do business with and see what they have to say. If no results there go to the local police department and see if any scams have been reported by this place. Whatever you do don't try to cash it without investigation.
2006-10-27 19:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by oldone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the fine print. Did you enter a contest? Its more than likely a scam. Take it to a No ID check cashing place and cash it. That way, they won't have your banking information or ID info. Fake your signature also.
2006-10-27 19:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see flashing warning lights all over this. If you don't enter a contest, you can't win one. It is illegal to enter a person in a contest without their consent, and the instant you try to deposit that check, the sender will be able to find out your bank info... Shred that thing, or better yet, send a copy to the Better Business Bureau...
2006-10-27 19:42:27 · answer #5 · answered by Angela M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's a scam and they probably want you to send them money to claim your prize Right?
2006-10-27 19:41:42 · answer #6 · answered by Nuthouse 4456 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scam scam scam!!!!!!
normally it costs you alot to call.
Next time do not bother calling
2006-10-27 19:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by Peddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scam for sure
2006-10-27 19:39:08 · answer #8 · answered by karen h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL REGIONS BANK, YOU WILL FIND OUT FAST....DON'T CASH CHECK...
2006-10-27 19:47:42 · answer #9 · answered by CLIFFORD S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup!
2006-10-27 19:37:46 · answer #10 · answered by Smilin' Fred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋