I sell bird houses. I got a letter with 4 walmart money orders for $850.00 each. I told them I don't have that many items. They said send what items I have then give the extra cash to the shipper when he picks up the items. The money orders looks legal. The man to contact is in Nigeria. Is this a scam!
2007-07-16 10:30:21 · 4 answers · asked by Wayne P 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
YES they are bad checks! Don't do anything except call the FBI or go to the police & report them. I got some of those checks once & they are BAD, BAD, BAD! I am ALWAYS leary about checks coming from Nigeria.
2007-07-16 10:39:55 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know its a dangerous line to cross, but im gona, dont sell to anyone in "nigeria"!!!
Havnt used yahoo to sell but on ebay i have had numerous attempts at similar schams made on me, usually with western union as the payment method, but 9 times out of 10 it is someone from nigeria, and they are always making the purchase for a gift.
2007-07-16 10:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be highly suspicious of it. Take the money orders to your bank and ask how they could be cashed/deposited without giving out your checking account number. Then explain to them about the extra money and see what they advise.
Be highly suspicious of anything from Nigeria.
2007-07-16 10:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so. Go to the local authorities if you think it's a scam and find out for sure. I heard of a lot of scams that are coming out of Nigeria.
2007-07-16 10:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by mjones_2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋