a couple days a ago i applied to do this job thing. I applied for it and they are sending me a check. (from an international company) i am suppose to take a check deduct 10 percent and then send the rest via money gram or western union to another person..is this s scheme? or has anyone else done this and can you explain it to me...
2007-03-29 14:01:59 · 10 answers · asked by tekna1760 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
thank you all...this guy is suppose to be sending me a check tommorrow.. i told him in an email that i dont want him to send it...
2007-03-29 14:24:51 · update #1
It's very simple. They send you a check for $1,000. Then you deposit it in your bank and send them a money order for $900. Then a few days later, your bank gets the check back because its drawn on a ficticious bank, and you're out your $900.
A little clearer now?
2007-03-29 14:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by open4one 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have not done this. The Western Union check will be a bogus forgery. If you do deposit it, wait about 2 months to send them the funds as it will bounce and you will be liable for all charges and repayments.
Good luck.
A story of a guy that beat the 419'ers:
http://www.419eater.com/
Funny read!
2007-03-29 21:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by Christmas Light Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it sounds to good it is problably not true, it is a scheme they will want you to send them the money via money gram or western union out ot the USA no way you can trace it and they will want you to cash it on your bank, you will have to pay the bank because it will have no funds.
2007-03-29 21:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by dpurozac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, dont accept it. i had my car listed online and some chick who claims to have lived in the UK was sending me a check for it and i was supposed to take it cash it and THEN tell her I cashed it and she would arrange to pick the car up. DO NOT trust anyone who is sending you a check for random stuff online especially if they are asking YOU to deduct from it and send it on. its fraud and if you cash the check and send it on then you could face charges of fraud as well!!!
2007-03-29 21:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I have to say is if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. But if it works out perfectly, let me know about it. Good luck.
2007-03-29 21:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by robertlash19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is new but sounds like you've been pulled into something that could have been illegal. Could the monies be from laundering?
2007-03-29 21:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a scam. It is best not to communicate with them anymore. Move on to a legitimate job.
Good luck.
amadeus
2007-03-29 21:33:17 · answer #7 · answered by amadeus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an illegal banking transfer scheme (see Interpol website on banking fraud)- you may be laundering money illegally which has serious consequences, contact you local authorities -
2007-03-29 21:11:18 · answer #8 · answered by rowanwagner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This does not sound good. It sounds illegal. And like someone is going to be ripped off. Don't let it be you.
2007-03-29 21:06:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends who you are working for. Who are you working for anyway?
2007-03-29 21:08:40 · answer #10 · answered by demented 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋