2007-01-18 08:48:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes of course
2007-01-18 08:51:54 · answer #1 · answered by SoccerBoi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It obviously a scam and fraud of some kind, buttttttt.
A check is a check. And you are not receiving it under false intentions. If you take it to the bank and deposit it, what is the worst that can happen? It comes back unpayable. To my knowledge your bank doesn't charge you for that.
Just read the piece of paper carefully so that there isn't any fine print on it ... that obligates you to anything because a check is a legally binding document.
$2500 to scam you out of your bank account number or signature .... doesn't make any sense! Real scam artist don't give you the money up front. Are you sure it really is a check and doesn't just LOOK like a check?
I suppose the scam would work like this. You try and cash the check and it bounces. You then get a phone call telling you some story and now you need to give them some money or information. Just don't.
But it seems weird since Mail Fraud ... if that is what this is ... is a federal crime and most crooks prefer to violate state laws which they can avoid by moving to another state. The Feds are a whole other story. And Federal Time is hard time.
2007-01-18 08:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by David E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the fine print. There is bound to be a catch. Many "checks" sign you up for something that will draft money from the account you deposited the check in. This falls under "if it sounds too good to be true it probably is".
Apply common sense too. How could you win a lotto drawing that you didn't enter? There have always been scammers and they're getting a lot better at it.
The only safe thing to do is avoid doing business with anyone who initiates contact with you via phone, mail, e-mail, or any other online method. Now that we have the Internet research any company BEFORE you get involved with them.
Become familiar with sites that collect complaints about businesses. Learn how to search. And don't forget that scammers own Web sites and run search ads too so don't assume any business is legit unless you have references on them.
Scammers often buy domain names very similar to those of legitimate businesses so be very careful about that too. Agencies - even non-profits - often pretend to be "protecting" the very people they're actually harming. Disinformation is everywhere.
Do remember that not everything we read is true. All legitimate businesses also get complaints; it is what they do about them that counts. Read everything, listen to your intuition and draw your own conclusions.
2007-01-18 09:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by flyingrosetb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you entered the drawing why would they send you such a prize? Even then, why would the check be sent to New York? Even then, my suspicion would be that you are being asked to pay some kind of fee in order to receive this windfall, and if that is the case, then you are certainly the target of con people, who are very likely Nigerians, since a lot of fraud is coming from there lately. I suggest you contact the state authorities and/or the local better business bureau.
2007-01-18 08:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they generally dont give you money upfront if it is fraud, so this is a little confusing. Generally, if you didnt enter the lotto, you cant win anything. I would absolutely check the fine print.
maybe open yourself a new bank account (so even if somehow they get your bank details, there will be nothing in there for them to steal) and deposit the cheque in there. it will most likely bounce, but you never know.
I would assume that it is some sort of carry on scam - get you sucked in now and so that you trust them, so that they can get stuff off you later.
Whatever you do, do not give them ANY bank details etc of your accounts.
2007-01-18 10:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by Minerva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-30 07:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you recall a trip to the Netherlands, or filling out a lotto ticket for the Netherlands?????? There's your answer, but just in case, its a scam.
2007-01-18 08:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When did you enter a lottery in the Netherlands?
Of course it's a scam!
2007-01-18 08:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an attorney and I represent Alladin International Lotto, and now by default you as one of our lucky winners. Please send me a check for $200.00 as a winnings release fee and your jackpot will be there in a matter of days.
2016-05-24 04:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they ask for any fees or priveledged information, it's fraud. My bet, junk mail.
2007-01-18 08:51:28 · answer #10 · answered by sjersee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋