i recieved a check from an online game i won for 2990$. i deposited the check, the bank held the check for two days. i called and the money was in my account i withdrew the money and bought a car well two days later the bank calls me and says the check is no good and if i dont get a loan and pay them back they will charge me with fraud and send me to jail. is this rite. can they do this i dident know the check was no good thats why i deposited it isnt it the banks fault for not verfying the funds before they credited my account
2007-02-15 02:57:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Did you have an account with any online game company or enter a contest, or did this check just come from nowhere? Because the time to check the company and validate the check was BEFORE YOU SPENT THE MONEY.
This is a very common fraud, similar to scams claiming you won an international lottery, etc. Report it to your bank, report it to the FBI, report it to your local authorities. Bring a copy of the original letter they sent you with the check and any other correspondence that you had with the company. Heck, go ahead and complain directly to the company that sent you the fake check. Except I bet they really don't exist.
2007-02-15 04:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Consult an attorney immediately! There is some kind of scam going on and you are right in the middle of it. I know attorneys charge, but probably less than the fines and penalties the bank will assess.
Good luck! I'm really sorry this happened to you.
2007-02-15 11:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sound to me that you should contact the bank and ask to investigate, and also you should try calling and investigate the company who sent you the check to find out was going on
2007-02-15 11:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by Nita 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending where you live, you may be safe.
Are you sure the check was good ? Have you called the company who sent the check ? What they say ?
You may need legal advice before getting in trouble : http://index-go.com/find-a-lawyer.asp
2007-02-15 12:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, your agreement with your bank covers just this type of situation. Check the fine print.
2007-02-15 11:02:26 · answer #5 · answered by Oh Boy! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to the cops bring documentation..........
2007-02-18 22:04:22 · answer #6 · answered by tennessee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋