customers in the US. Keep 10% and send rest to the international company thru my bank account. Is this legal business or money laundering scheme.
Suggestions?
2007-07-13 18:43:27 · 9 answers · asked by sb 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
It's neither. It's an attempt to rip you off. What happens is the company will send you checks that you are supposed to deposit into your bank account, you keep 10% of the amount for your trouble, and then forward on the rest to whereever they tell you to. Unfortunately, after you have forwarded on the 90% of the monies, your bank will tell you that the checks you deposited are fake and they will charge your bank acount for them, plus fees, meanwhile you've already sent out the money, so you're out the 90%. They might start off sending you real checks to gain your confidence, but when they've got you hooked, that's when they'll send you the fakes.
2007-07-14 03:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a complete SCAM!
No homework is necessary on this! First off, small scale international commerce is carried out with credit cards. Nobody uses checks for it any more and haven't for decades. Large scale international commerce is carried out with international inter-bank wire transfers.
The scammers will send you some bogus checks to deposit into your bank account. They'll tell you to send the funds via Western Union after deducting your "fee." A couple weeks after you've wired off the funds, the checks will bounce and YOU will be left holding the bag -- you will have to repay your bank but the money will be gone.
I have no idea who the Bozo is who is throwing the thumbs down on the correct answers here. Must be a scammer trying to make a point.
2007-07-14 01:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a SCAM
What these guys do is to send you a check, it looks real and may even be from a real bank overseas but it is a forgery, you send them their 90% and 30 days later the check comes back and you have to pay your bank.
If you ever get one of these (or if you already have one) google that bank, see if it is real and invest in a long distance call and see if there is sufficient funds in the account to cover the check. I am willing to bet that they will tell you that the check is no good. Believe me, these guys only send checks from banks that really exist to make you believe that it is legitimate.
DO NOT FALL FOR THIS, it will cost you dearly
Hopefully I have saved you a few bucks.
2007-07-13 20:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by justgetitright 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately this is a scam and don't feel bad that you had to ask. I get these about once a month in my office. What's really sad is that many people don't report these because they feel embarrassed. Print out the email and take it to your bank if you feel like you are being targeted.
Good luck.
2007-07-15 06:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Corporate Banker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to do a bit of work here. Look it up on line for the company's credibility. You will also need to ask your tax adviser person about it. It sounds more like money laundering scheme to me though. Most people have credit card nowadays. That company could have ask for a credit card for a method of payment instead of check. In addition to that, you will be responsible for all of those bounced checks. Your bank will charge you a fee for all of the bounced checks. It will ruin your credit score. Who will be responsible in making sure those bounced checks will be replaced with good checks? Are you going to be held responsible for those checks? If I were you I wouldn't do it.
2007-07-13 18:51:23 · answer #5 · answered by Caitlyn 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It isn't either it is a simple scam to steal your money. They send you checks to deposit then you send them a check. They cash your check then the ones they sent you all bounce. You will end up tens of thousands in debt if you try this.
2007-07-13 18:53:12 · answer #6 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's most likely a scam - their checks will bounce, but the money you sent (what they send you minus your 10%) will be gone.
If it isn't that scam, it's almost surely illegal. Stay away!
2007-07-15 16:49:08 · answer #7 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a scam. This scam has been reported through many news agencies. Do not fall for this.
2007-07-17 16:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by jamick71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be wary of offers of employment that require you to deposit money into your account and then wire it to a third party.
2007-07-14 07:39:32 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋