you are trying to sell something like furniture in a local paper or on craigslist, and some one from another state whats your name and address to send the check or money order but refuse to give their name and that of the moving company that will pick up the furniture
2007-09-01 09:58:06 · 9 answers · asked by Ray S 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
If it sounds like a scam, it most likely is a scam. You are asking the right questions - why won't they disclose their information if they want yours?
There is an increasingly common scam, where a company sends you a check, say for furniture, or 'lottery winnings' or something. You deposit the check at your bank, and within a few days, it seems to clear, and the money is in your account. However, within a week or two, the check is discovered to be fraudulent. If you withdrew the money, say to pay fees or taxes, you are responsible to pay it back. If you let someone drive off with your furniture, with no way to contact them, then you are out of luck.
2007-09-01 10:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a well known scam. What happens is that they will send you a check or money order, come pick up the merchandise and you'll think everything is fine. Well low and behold the check they sent you is from an account that doesn't exist OR the "fail safe" money order is a fake.......that means you lost your merchandise AND you are stuck with either nothing or having to pay for the "money" these people sent you. IT'S A LOSE-LOSE SITUATION, STAY AWAY!
2007-09-02 00:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by phiber101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scam
2007-09-01 17:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more idiotic than a scam! If they are sending you the check, then tell them you will not ship and will keep it online until the check clears your bank. See what they say to that. You can also have them send their money through Pay-Pal into your account but be sure to charge them the fee you have to pay them in order to handle the transaction!
2007-09-01 17:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by Chris B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes 100%scam - they will send counterfeit check!!!!
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To Avoid scams here is what i tell people...
All spam emails/unsolicited phone calls/letters and faxes are scams.
As a general rule - ANYTHING involving Western Union/money gram = Scam.
my Advice: Don't deal with anyone from a foreign country or Accept checks from strangers and never use wire/bank transfer services.. you risk losing your $$ and your mind.
Remember, if it sounds too good
to be true, it probably is! NEVER(ever) give out your personal information to strangers online or offline! Always be on guard.
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2007-09-01 18:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's most likely a scam - I sure wouldn't count on their check or money order being valid!
2007-09-01 18:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it is a scam or not. But if you feel like it is, trust your instincts. Just trust yourself. I'm sure you are probably right.
2007-09-01 17:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by Kelli 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
umm....don't do it!
it probably is, and u would probably wouldn't want to risk money....sad :'(
2007-09-01 17:02:02 · answer #8 · answered by Nicole P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!
NO!!!!
2007-09-01 17:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by jennifer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋