unlike other scams, I have been instructed to go to the bank the check is drawn on to cash it, and then send the remaining balance. Anyone else had this one?
2007-02-01 08:01:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
WHat makes this unlike other scams? It's a scam. I've been sent at least three checks, they usually get my address from Monster.com. Does this involve dealing with anyone overseas, because if it does then it's definetly a scam. And you gotta think if it's just as easy as going to a bank to cash a check, what makes it so hard for them to do it themselves, other than the fact that they don't want to be videotaped by the bank?
2007-02-01 08:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any transaction that you complete on the internet could contain potential fraud. In this case where an indivdual from outside the country sent you a check for an item plus they sent if for more money and ask for you to send it back to them. What happens is this. The check is a money order not a check. The money is available to you now. But when that money order comes back bad and you already sent that money to the person. The bank comes after you..they dont care at all if this is fraud. They want their money back. DO NOT DO THIS. Rip up the check. Some banks might even verify personal checks. But dont ever accpet a check where you are asked to send money back
2007-02-01 09:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by jhock216 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a big scam, the bank will cash it and charge you that amount plus fees when it bounces. REALLY.
2007-02-01 08:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by metoo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the fine print very carefully before doing so. Determine who sent it to you and why. The bank may be of assistance. If everything is on the up and up, lucky you.
Be careful. Be very careful.
2007-02-01 08:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by JADE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you;ll be sorry....my father in law cashed one sent the money to the people, and it was a scam and he had to pay the balance to the bank.....be careful....there aint nothin free...remember that....
2007-02-01 08:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by The Emperor of Ecstasy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would check with the bank first and then just keep the money
2007-02-01 08:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by frank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHAH Free money? Why don't they cash it & give you the balance? Thats a friend!
2007-02-01 08:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to show ID, and the bank will hold you responsible
2007-02-01 08:04:30 · answer #8 · answered by Joy_Brigade 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it sound to good to be true, it is to good to be true. It still sounds like a scam.
2007-02-01 08:05:37 · answer #9 · answered by elb366 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say pass on it
2007-02-01 08:05:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋