then i was told to wire this money back out to another entity by western union after keeping a percentage of it for myself.. i haven't done it yet. i told them i dont want to do this and to have them take the money back out or else i will report this wire transfer to the authority the next day if i see the money still there. this was one of those online work at home jobs i applied for on craigslist back in august. i have a feeling it could be fraud but not sure. anyone have a similar situation? what should i do next to protect myself in case i am a victim of these money transfer scams? (how stupid i was to apply for this job thinking it was legit and giving out my personal infos to them)
2007-02-14 06:47:29 · 6 answers · asked by cindy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is illegal & a scam. You can get jail time for money laudering.
2007-02-14 06:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the FBI immediately. This is a scam and it is also one of the ways the terrorists get financing for their deeds. Go to your bank president and have him place a freeze on that money and take some precautions to protect your own money. I would suggest that you close that account and open another one. If they were able to wire money into your account, you are at extreme risk. Do not wait. Absolutely go immediately to the Bank President and get him to put a freeze and a fraud alert on your account. You might even get to keep a percentage of the money as a reward.
However, more likely than not, the funds are also fraudulent and after several weeks, your account will be charged with the full amount. REPORT IT NOW!!!!!!!!! YOU MUST PROTECT YOURSELF!!! Have your bank get in touch with the FBI immediately!!!!!!
2007-02-14 06:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by MH/Citizens Protecting Rights! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do is speak to the police and explain it to them. They may use the information to shut down the fraud operation and you will probably be okay for telling them. Try talking to a lawyer and get him to talk to the police for you.
If you go ahead with it and get caught you will be in A LOT of trouble.
2007-02-14 06:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by Tor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the authorities and then contact your bank and request that they put a block on incoming/outgoing payment requests until you clear this up. You don't want them dipping into your account without your knowledge.
2007-02-14 07:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by Peter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a scam - that's similiar to the digital mail scams going around affirming in case you carry their money gained in a lottery or from relatives being transferred from Africa via ability of cord on your account they delivers you a share. that's a manner for them to earnings get entry to on your account and get money from you. notice!
2016-12-17 09:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no problem looking for a job on line BUT YOU GAVE THEM YOUR PERSONAL BANK INFORMATION may as well post it here. do you have a starring role in JACKASS the movie
2007-02-14 11:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋