I was selling something on Craigslist and was sent 3 money orders all for the amount of $800. I was only asking for a total of $500. They want me to send the excess somewhere else. I haven't taken it to the bank yet.
If I take it to the bank, will the bank tell me if it's fake??? Or should I take them to the Police, can they tell me if there legit??? I don't want to get into trouble. I just want to know if there real or fake.
The person who sent them is from MI. At least that's what it says.
Please help me out What do I do???
If they turn out to be fake, I assume I should take them to the police along with the envelope they mailed it in.
Help
2007-09-18 14:45:34 · 7 answers · asked by Tired-Mom 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The bank has a system where they can see if the money order is real or fake. They do it before you try and cash it so you'll be fine! They do it with all of them in case someone is trying to scam you. You won't be the one in trouble, they wilil. Just document all of your transactions with them in case they are trying to scam.
2007-09-18 14:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by Muffin 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They are fake. I had a friend that fell for this scam. It sometimes takes the bank a few weeks to realize they are not legit money orders,that's how good these fakes are. Meanwhile,you have sent the person their merchandise along with the "excess" money. By the time the bank finds out about it,it is too late,your money and the merchandise is gone. You will be responsible to pay the bank back the money they gave you. Take them to the bank and tell them,they will contact the police.
2007-09-18 17:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The money order will not be any good. This is a scam to get your goods, and some money to boot. No legitimate buyt buys a money order for that much more than the purchase price. Take it to bank security, or the manager, who will verify if, and if it is fake, they can call the police while you are there.
2007-09-18 14:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bank may not be able to tell they are fake. ANY time you are sent more than the asking price for a sale, there is a 99.9999+% chance of fraud. These Money Orders ARE fake. There is no need to ask anyone.
NOTE: Craigslist is intended ONLY for local transactions where the parties can meet Face to Face for the actual transaction.
2007-09-18 15:27:53 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can start at the bank, tell them your suspicions and ask them what you should do. Most likely they will check the legitimacy of the money orders and they will contact the police, but you will still need to supply the information.
I can't imagine that this would not be a scam, so make sure you don't send any money until you are sure!
2007-09-18 14:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a 99.9999% chance that this is a scam. You should call the police and ask them what to do.
2007-09-18 15:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by Brian A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to the police with your suspisions and don't send the item yet.
2007-09-18 14:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by sdenison1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋