Started as romance online,he has caucasion picture, lives nearby me,is self employed repairing computers, currently visiting dad in Nigeria, has deseased mother was from UK. After several e-mails asked if he SENt ME a check would I cash it for him at Bank of America because they wouldnt transfer his money for some reason. Needs the money for airfare to get back to States. Says didnt take it in fear he'd lose it on trip. Managed to get him to give me addresses here, a SS#, previous addresses of his in States. Couldnt run SS cuz I cant pay to do it. I ended up giving him my address and he has my name. I am penniless, have no checking account, ans no assests of any kind. What should I be worrying about? If he sends me a check, will I get arrested for cashing it? Has anyone had this exact thing happen? Am I in danger? Should I notify someone and who?
2007-03-10 18:23:54 · 12 answers · asked by kellie h 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Other - Africa & Middle East
He's a scammer. The photos are stolen, the addresses are imaginary, his social security number isn't his -- even if it's real, it's just stolen. Stop all communication with him immediately. You aren't in danger, he's a whole ocean away and can't get to the US... the biggest danger is that he will get very annoying when he keeps trying to convince you that he's the real deal, that he loves you, and that you can trust him and deposit the check! (More info at link #1)
If you get a check from him, DO NOT under any circumstances try to deposit it in the bank; take it to the police immediately. Most people can't afford either the financial or legal problems that can come from passing a bad check (even accidentally). To quote from fraud.org --
"The checks are fake but they look real. In fact, they look so real that even bank tellers may be fooled. Some are phony cashiers checks, others look like they’re from legitimate business accounts. The companies whose names appear may be real, but someone has dummied up the checks without their knowledge.
You don’t have to wait long to use the money, but that doesn’t mean the check is good. Under federal law, banks have to make the funds you deposit available quickly – usually within one to five days... But just because you can withdraw the money doesn’t mean the check is good, even if it’s a cashier’s check. It can take weeks for the forgery to be discovered and the check to bounce.
You are responsible for the checks you deposit. That’s because you’re in the best position to determine the risk – you’re the one dealing directly with the person who is arranging for the check to be sent to you. When a check bounces, the bank deducts the amount that was originally credited to your account.... In some cases, law enforcement authorities could bring charges against the victims..."
2007-03-13 00:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by Matti 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you sent through fedex.Ups or Dhl then you have a 99% chance of getting your stuff back. just call them ASAP and they will stop the delivering of the laptop in Nigeria.You only have to pay extra charges so they can send it back to you.Stop grumbling on Yahoo answers and do the right thing .Give it a max of 2 weeks and you will get your stuff back.Only be more careful next time dealing with virtual people.And don't mind all of the morons who has turned this into a racist issue.Anyone can scam you!!!
2016-03-28 23:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A scam. The check will eventually prove to be a forgery but probably after you have withdrawn the money and sent it to him. Once the Bank determines that it's a forgery, it'll be your account that they re-debit.
Go to the police.
If he questions the delay, stall him by saying that you're having problems as you don't actually have a checking account.
2007-03-11 10:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by Strudders67 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check out http://scamsbeware.com - consumer resource center. all kinds of scam info there, there's also a forum where u can keep up to date on current and future scams. And if u have any questions just post it in the forum and somebody out there should help u. http://scamsbeware.com/forum Best of all it's FREE 2 join, just register at the top it'll be worth it for u to keep up 2 date on scams/fraud. Hope this helps.
2007-03-14 15:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by MichiganSportsForum.com 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The romance was to suck you in. If you cash it, you will certainly lose more than your dignity. Take the check to the police department for their follow-up.
2007-03-11 01:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by Taffy Saltwater 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its a scam for sure
i have gone thru this
and lost some money too
but it was little and insignificant
i burnt my fingers and have learnt of it
now u dont get sucked into this
bless u
2007-03-11 00:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by sas35353535 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He scammed you BIG time. I don't know how much trouble you'd be in, but those Nigeria thingys with the Banks are ALWAYS scams. Yeah, they're always gonna give you fake sad, sobbing stories. That's how they con (get u). I almost fell for one of those but my friend stopped me.
2007-03-10 18:35:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't trust any on line communication from Nigeria they are the world's number 1 scammers.
2007-03-10 19:12:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would say its a scam and yes it could be trouble for you
the bank could come after you if you deposit a fradulant check in your account.
2007-03-10 18:35:33 · answer #9 · answered by jackie j 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definately SCAM!
All the best!/
2007-03-11 03:34:27 · answer #10 · answered by Ebby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋