I received a letter saying that said that I won a prize money for $30,000 with a check of $2,996. It has a reference number and a number to call. When I called the guy mentioned the enclosed check has to be cash in my account and once it got clear, I have to make payment using money gram.When using money gram does it give your personal information to this guy if it is a scam. your advice would be appreciate.
2006-12-13 05:58:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
The fact that you got a check in the mail from a drawing you never entered tells you it is a scam. The fact that they ask you to make payment tells you it's a scam. There are no drawings out there that just randomly award money to people. By cashing that check, you are agreeing to whatever provisions this company stipulates upon cashing the check. Cashing the check is an agreement and they will make you honor your end of the agreement. That usually involves a loss of money for you.
Ask yourself, did I enter a contest? Then you can look the company up on the Better Business Bureau website http://www.bbb.org. However, these are ALL scams. Period. A reputable contest that you have actually entered will not just send you a check. They want to keep that money if you don't respond. They do not just send out checks to people.
2006-12-13 06:06:12 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a scam. You should never have to pay to receive a "prize". There was just report on the news last week about checks that people were receiving that looked real and could be cashed, but then they ended up having money taken from their accounts. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don't fall for it - too many people get taken.
2006-12-13 06:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by TG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you did really win why in the world would they want you to pay some of the money back to them? Why can't they just send it all to you since it's yours any way?
Second, I did have a friend who thought they won something also as you do, they recieved a check, cashed it in their account and sent back a certain percentage for some sort of fee only to find out that the check that was cashed was a false check and the address on the check was a vacant lot somewhere in Indianapolis. Watch out!
2006-12-13 06:30:12 · answer #3 · answered by hagcjr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scam. And old scam. I'm a little confused as to what you meant by you must make payment using Moneygram? I assume you mean that you deposit the 2,996 check. Then you send them some funds to release the full amount? Only, what happens is: you deposit the check. You send them some money to get the full prize money. You never hear from them again. You do hear from your bank. The bank wants their money back. You start drinking heavily and cursing yourself.
2006-12-13 06:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by ontopofoldsmokie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam. Whe you cash the check your banking routing number and info will be printed on the back of the check. Then when the guys gets the cancelled check back, he will use your info and steal your funds. Also, if YOU have to make an intial payment, its not a good outcome. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
2006-12-13 06:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by muh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a basic scam. Go to the FBI website...you'll probably find information regarding it there. If you cash that check, it will eventually be "insufficented funds," and you'll be responsible for cashing a bad check, AND you'll be out the money you send the company!
2006-12-13 06:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a scam, report it to your bank or something.
2006-12-13 06:06:46 · answer #7 · answered by David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋