ok, so I am helping this guy with his business. He found me on roommatelocator. and was askin if I was still lookin for a place cuz he has one if interested.. well he said he is out of town in AFrica right now. I live in Ohhio.. and he said he is a business sales manager and cant always afford to travel to the US to receive payment from clients.well i was like ok. so his client sent me a large check. the guy wants me to western union it to him. I dont see why NOT in the first place that they could have western union it to him.. well Im just seein if this could be fraud.. I just got a check from a client today for 3k.. Im not sure what I should about this.. he wants me to western union him the money. some help pleasE?
2007-07-10 15:18:10 · 10 answers · asked by Mandy 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
It is part of an mail scam
Don't participate - turn the check and envelope over to the FBI/Sheriff
When he calls - tell him you won't participate in his scam and you have notified the authorities
2007-07-10 15:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mike Frisbee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a SCAM - stay away!
Here's how it works. You cash the check at your bank and Western Union the money. The check looks good, so the bank takes it in your name. A couple weeks later the check turns out to be fraudulent. You have to pay it back to your bank - plus you're out the money you sent him.
This is a very common scam these days. Don't even THINK about falling for it!
2007-07-10 15:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are putting yourself in a potentially dangerous situation. Have you met this guy, do you know him? If you dont know him (as a friend or business associate), DO NOT involve yourself in his business (this is common sense). And yes, It does seem shady. Even if it isnt shady, you dont understand the big picture. This is on par with going to some third world country to meet someone you met in a chat room. Not smart.
Tell him, sorry but NO, you are not comfortable doing it. Besides he could do account transfers, online payment, etc.
2007-07-10 15:50:02 · answer #3 · answered by blackdragoninferno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, how about if it is a fraud? don't take a chance. because if it is a fraud, you'll get involved. You don't know the laws in Africa, if it is a fraud maybe he'll never get caught, but you'll get busted right away here.
Tell him that you won't do it, because they won't accept the check at western union, and that you couldn't cash it. period.
2007-07-10 15:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by delilah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT
Turn this over to the police immediately, This is a common scam. If you continue with this I guarantee that you will be either facing criminal charges or get fleeced for everything you own. Also contact your better business bureau. The FBI may also want to take a look at this one. JUST DON"T DO IT
""""if it looks to good to be true, then it probably is not true""""
2007-07-10 15:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by Donald C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it.
The check won't clear. (it takes a few weeks for the bank to actually find out)
You'll be on the hook for 3K!
It's a very common fraud.
2007-07-10 15:22:01 · answer #6 · answered by tarshauna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam. There are banks and other companies that handle these transactions for businesses.
2007-07-10 15:23:50 · answer #7 · answered by klynnr_1981 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a fraud/mail scam to me also. Talk to your local police and see what avenues you have to protect yourself.
2007-07-10 15:26:21 · answer #8 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a scam...check with your bank and verify the funds are good before proceeding with anything
2007-07-10 15:22:26 · answer #9 · answered by wolfwi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run for you l;ife and keep a tight grip on your wallet ..If anyone believes this story is legit,call me I have a bridge i'm selling
2007-07-10 15:40:30 · answer #10 · answered by Frank L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋