However they want me to wait until the check clears before I send them anything. The check has been returned to my bank causing me extra fees. Why would they spend the money to over night me a check and then let me wait until it clears if is was just going to be returned? I did not give them any of my account information. Can anyone tell me what purpose this served?
2007-09-06 17:42:39 · 7 answers · asked by helpmeplz 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
But what purpose would my bank charging me fees for a returned check be? What is in it for them? They spent more when they sent it fed ex.
2007-09-06 17:56:41 · update #1
You are the front for their business. Get out!
2007-09-06 19:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a scam. The fraudsters will create a check drawing funds from an actual account, like from a public company. The check will "clear" then later found to be fraudlent
A quick search on the internet will provide lots of examples. Check out:
http://idtheft.about.com/od/scamsandconsumeralerts/p/checkscam.htm
and this interesting story:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=21992
Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
2007-09-07 00:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by Troy B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself, Why would they send you a check in the first place? It's a scam!!! How do they know you and do you know them? You would have a better chance of getting money by playing the lottery. Slim to none. ...Good Luck...
2007-09-07 00:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by Ret68 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a scam...don't buy into it. The next thing that you will have to give them is access to your bank accounts!
2007-09-07 03:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by CA Bravo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU got the fees - they didn't.
You should talk to the Post Office. This may be mail fraud.
2007-09-07 00:51:37 · answer #5 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a scam, contact your bank asap and notify them, there could be a nice reward for you.
2007-09-07 00:53:19 · answer #6 · answered by Loop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a scam, beware.
2007-09-07 01:12:20 · answer #7 · answered by Goodhead 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋