The company got my name through the local career center where I posted my resume. They say they can't cash money orders or checks, so they want me to do it for them. I get the money in my name, keep 10% and Western Union them the rest. I am supposed to get the first check via UPS tomorrow. I have a tracking number and everything. This company hasnt asked for anything upfront, as far as money from me. Is this a usual practice for overseas companies? I dont want to do anything illegal. And if it isnt, what should I do with the checks once I get them?
2007-01-01 10:08:14 · 10 answers · asked by justme 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
The company is sending me 20 cashier checks worth 500.00 each. Arent cashier checks supposed to be not able to bounce? If they do bounce, what should I do with them then? Should I just turn them in to the local authorities?
2007-01-01 10:18:50 · update #1
It's a scam. You put the check into your account and WU them the 90% but the check will bounce and you will be accountable for the full amount. If you've already done this contact your local police as you've been ripped off...
2007-01-01 10:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by darkness_returns 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a variation of an old scam.
You deposit the check then wire the 90% out 3-4 days later when the bank releases the funds. Two weeks later, the check bounces and the bank is coming after you for the money.
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You said that they are sending 20 checks for $500 each. That totals $10,000. After they all bounce, could you come up with the $9000 that you wired out because that is what the bank will be asking for? You are correct, cashier's checks are not supposed to bounce but "fake" cashier's checks and money orders do.
2007-01-01 10:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard of some "companies" who first give you a cheque and you must give them a (lower) amount of money. But then you realise you cannot cash their cheque...
Seems very doggy. I think they are criminals. Seek advice from the police and they will try to catch the b*st*rds...
Also try a Google search with the info you have about them.
2007-01-01 10:21:52 · answer #3 · answered by s0190331 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thrilling? Oh heck yeah! 10 out of 10! Informative? Bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha... i'm assume to hearken to suggestion given right here????????????? or have faith as actuality, human beings posting rubbish from different knucklehead sites? do not make me chortle. ! yet thrilling as all get out!
2016-10-19 08:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by quinteros 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send all the info to interpol.
Don't mention it to the scammers.
Preserve all the IP info.
2007-01-01 10:18:45 · answer #5 · answered by Wonka 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I definitely would not do it. It sounds shady to me.
If you really want to do it, whatever you do, consult a great attorney first.
2007-01-01 10:11:33 · answer #6 · answered by Peekie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WILL NOT ELABORATE FURTHER ON THIS ALL I WILL SAY IS PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS THIS IS A SCAM AND I PROMISED U WILL BE SCAMMED! PLEASE TAKE THIS MATTER TO THE BBB AND CONTACT THE POLICE IF POSSIBLE SOME ONE MAY HAVE STOLEN YOUR IDENTITY CHECK WITH YOUR BANK ALSO LET THEM KNOW ABOUT THIS MATTER SIR/MADAM PLEASE DO NOT BE IGNORANT TO THIS MATTER. YOU WILL REGRET IT ALSO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NEWS STATION THEY MAY HELP YOU THEY HELPED THE PEOPLE I KNOW PLEASE DONT FALL FOR THIS SCHEME!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-01 12:22:38 · answer #7 · answered by jcleann13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay clear of this. It is a scam!!
2007-01-01 13:20:34 · answer #8 · answered by Don 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT DO IT- They are phishing.
2007-01-01 10:13:41 · answer #9 · answered by mstr_gekko 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a scam, don't do it.
2007-01-01 10:11:39 · answer #10 · answered by AW 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋