the check is from a company called Calix Masonry Contractors, Inc. based out of MD I am from TX and have never been there before the check is for $3,500. The check came w/ a letter saying that I won in some lottery and that I am expected to recieve $56,450. They are saying that this check must be deposited in my bank actt (i dont have one) and that from it they need 1870 as a processing fee. the payment is for their legal representative before I can get the 56,450.... So I tried to cash it at MONEY BOX they said that if it came w/ that note it is fake so I went to ACE check cashing and there they almost cashed it they just needed to get ahold of the Masonry co. (it was after 6pm) so is this a scam what should i do. ????
2006-12-19 12:02:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Turn it over to the US Postal Inspector. It sounds like they are trying to get your bank account number.
2006-12-19 12:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by G-Man 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a scam someone at ACE check cashing is doing everything right...Admit to them that you did suspect it was a scam and you needed to know so proper reporting to authorities can be done. You are a potential victim...if this would of been an actual scam you could of been in a lot of trouble if any of the money would of came about...Good work at reporting one more idiot off the scam lot
2006-12-19 12:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by Patches6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
deliver an authorized, return receipt letter to them. In it, provide them a concentrated time by which they could desire to touch you. point out in the letter all the information of dates past and your tries to touch them, be specific. shop a replica of the letter, be conscious on the backside which you have stored a replica and likewise a replica on your lawyer(which you hold for now). this could be a corporation transaction so do no longer pass into component approximately any very own topics. The cease charge will fee you cash so i could put in there that in the event that they have not contacted you thru a concentrated date you chosen you will then positioned a cease charge on it except the return the uncashed verify to you. you additionally can contain a pre addressed, stamped envelope for them to return it to you. i could say that in the event that they have a competent acceptance they gained't money the verify until they're waiting to artwork so which you would be ok. good success.
2016-12-18 16:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a lot of similar thing from the internet that happened to me. It's absolutely a scam!!! If you win a lottery then it should be: you pay for the ticket then you won, not you won without even knowing you participated in the lottery...whatsoever.
Don't expect anything from it...Just a safe advice
2006-12-19 12:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely a scam and a way for them to get your $1870. Don't be a fool. Call the Better Business Bureau and report them. Trust me, they are looking for a way to really hurt you otherwise they would just give you the stinking check!
2006-12-19 12:05:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Similar thing happened to me...and it ended being a fraud check. What you can do it...take the check to the bank. Have the bank hold the check until it clears. Do not get any cash until it clears. The bank will call you when and "IF" it clear.
2006-12-19 12:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by soccersyc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a scam, they want you're 1870 then their check bounces and you are in the middle of a swindle. It isn't your money.
2006-12-19 12:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the check will bounce and you will loose the processing fee. You do not have to pay a processing fee just to cash a check. you should call the police and report this now!
2006-12-19 12:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by roy40372 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard about this scam on the news just the other day. Don't DARE cash it. It will devastate your bank account and your credit.
2006-12-19 12:04:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a total scam! The check will bounce and you will get left holding the bag.
2006-12-19 12:04:46 · answer #10 · answered by InTROLLigent 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋