Ok...so I signed up for a job online about transfering money. I received 4 money orders today each with $100+. I was told to take out 10% of it for myself and transfer the rest back to my boss oversea in England somewhere. This sounds way too easy to do, maybe a catch? Your opinion would be apprecicated!!!
2007-01-03 11:02:01 · 9 answers · asked by Hung N 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
don't do it. there has been all kinds of counterfeit money orders floating and you will be the one responsible because you are the one that cashes it.
2007-01-03 11:05:50 · answer #1 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very common SCAM. And you can even go to jail for it or end up owing your bank lots of money. If you know who these people are, contact the authorities and they'll be arrested. They use FAKE or STOLEN checks and money orders. Then they find people to cash them and pay them 90%. Then when the bank finds out what happened you will be responsible for the ENTIRE cost. Stay far away from this. This is on the scams page of http://www.workfromhomeforreal.com
2007-01-03 22:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by BereaGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its called money laundering, and its highly suss behavior on the part of your boss.
You are silly to accept a job not knowing what you actually do.Or who you are dealing with during your work.
Speak to a legal authority and get out quick before you have the finger pointed at you, ignorance is no defence in a court of Law if you did the wrong thing!
2007-01-03 19:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by Fred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful
You could be out a lot of money if you deposit the money orders into your account.
Go to your bank and have them verify that these money orders are legitimate.
Also, check with your local authorities--this could easily be money laundering, but its most likely a scam.
2007-01-03 19:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by ceetee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is definitely a catch. I would report this to the local police and see if they can help you identify the fraud and get your money back.
2007-01-03 19:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by myopenhandsguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somehow this seems fishy even illegal. Do some research on this company or person and find out if it's a scam?
2007-01-03 19:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by LuvMyGirls 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it is. I'm sure it's a scam and I would suggest you stay out of it.
2007-01-03 19:07:53 · answer #7 · answered by leo_7_28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No disrespect but its money laundering
2007-01-03 19:13:23 · answer #8 · answered by oop139gg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what!? how is there a catch you get free money
2007-01-03 19:04:56 · answer #9 · answered by jason t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋