i got an email (several actually) from different companies that want me to accept payment on their behalf, take 10-15% for myself, then western union the balance to them. has anyone actually done this and is it legitimate? ive heard of some scams where the payemnt doesnt clear after youve already wired the cash, then youre out of the money yourself, but what if you wait until funds cleared and then sent it?
2007-02-15 02:11:39 · 27 answers · asked by illinoistony1967 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
scam
2007-02-15 02:14:00 · answer #1 · answered by dexter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wait until the funds clear, it is still not safe. A check can bounce even after it "clears." You will then be out the money. Here is an example of this scam:
2007-02-15 02:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by BIll Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SCAM---Stay far away from this.
Even if you wait to see if the funds are in the checks which you deposit, doesn't your bank charge you for processing it? NSF charges could bounce back to your account. And if it is a scam, and you participate you could eventually face money laundering charges by law enforcement.
Just not worth it.
Enter the name of the company in the search option on this site, many times these companies have several names and have been around for many years----all fueled by unsuspecting public who are looking for a quick buck.
2007-02-15 02:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by ceetee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been a scam on eBay that has been essentially the exact same thing. They but the product, then send more money than request (well it is fake) and then request to send the difference back. But the Money Order that you get is fake. The people are usually in Africa somewhere that want you to do this. Usually Nigeria.
Don't do it, SCAM!
2007-02-15 02:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by jeff c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everytime an American responds to this email scam from foreign nations it is an insult to us. Outside of the US we are viewed as both greedy and unintelligent.
Anyone who looks at these message boards from time to time sees the same question being asked by a new user - "Is this a scam?"
A recent report on NPR exposed an internet cafe in the Middle East that had swarms of teenage boys using spam and spyware to steal money, credit card numbers, and identities to sell on the black market. Their only target "The U.S."
When the reporter asked why, the boy replied, "They aren't going to come after me over here. They are insured, and the money I steal is so insignificant to them. Their insurance pays for it."
2007-02-15 02:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by Ethan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything involving easy or free money is usually a scam. especially when they send e-mails telling you to accept a payment. i dont know of a legitimate company that doesnt have an accounts receiveable dept or person. yes its a scam
2007-02-15 02:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by Phil Magroin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you get anything from several companies it is a scam!
For reall if someone wantted to give you money they would of wrote you a check and gave it to you!
if that don't happen it is a scam!
There is no free lunch just scams!
so don't do it save yourself the hasslement of this headache!
Best wishes
2007-02-15 02:16:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's a scam....scam scam scamma-jam!
These are foreign country funds and the first one may clear to lure you in, but the others will NOT!
If you do it, I get to say "waaaah waaaaah I told you so" when you are crying in your empty wallet
2007-02-15 02:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a scam to me or someone trying to do something illegal and letting others take the fall if it goes bad.
2007-02-15 02:16:09 · answer #9 · answered by magnolia_76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a scam. In fact, no legit business is going to email you something like that.
2007-02-15 02:14:31 · answer #10 · answered by kaiticometrue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Western Union has been involved in MANY scams lately, as a transfer agent. Don't do it....
2007-02-15 05:43:59 · answer #11 · answered by centerstage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋