I got involved in a scam a couple of years ago and lost some money (stupid me) any way I was contracted by a so called authority from that country saying the con men had been caught and that they had recovered my money but that it is being held in a visa atm card which I can get if I send them some money (sound like another scam) they sent me a copy of the visa card which has 16 numbers on it and my name. How can I find out if this is for real?
2007-09-30 14:58:29 · 11 answers · asked by double d 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
ITA it's a fraud, as has been well covered. I can't believe no one mentioned my suggestion. Tell the jerks you are trying to get the money together if you hear from them. Don't say no, don't say you know it's a scam etc.
If these folks know you were victim of a scam, and if they are not the local authorities that says they are the folks who ripped you off initially and they are now going for part 2. If I were you I would want them caught so they would never do it to anyone else.
I would suggest you start out by calling your local police dept and asking to speak to a dectective. If you live in a big city you might want to call the local FBI office. I'd explain your history, this contact & their Visa request, and get them involved. Stop these jerks. I'd say there is a longshot chance you would get your money back, but that is highly unlikely sadly. But at least you can get some karmic payback and stop them! Plus I bet Visa has a fraud team and you might be able to get them involved as well. There are likely special investagative teams for this, but I'm sure a detective can find out the specifics. Shut these folks down and make them pay for ripping off folks! Good luck with it.
ETA lol see all of us suggesting you contact the police were typing at once. GMTA!
2007-09-30 15:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by FineWhine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anytime you are asked for money - IT IS A SCAM - trust me. I am in banking and know for a 100% fact, a Visa company would never ask you for money upfront in this situation. They have your number and think you are good for another scam. Hang up when they call, they will give up and start bugging someone else soon enough. By the way, call your police, - this is a fraud and they need to have a record of it.
2007-09-30 15:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by misseasygoing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow. nothing like credit card fraud. if this is really your money, why do you have to pay more money to get your money back?
if you do not have an account with that banking institution the best course of action would be to contact the bank that holds the visa card and have them handle it(?)
i don't think it is a good idea for you to attempt to use this card by spending money on it. sure the card may have your name on it but your name (and last name) are not necessarily unique identifiers...what if this card is connected to a real bank account to someone else with the same name as yours--now you are committing fraud by using money that is not yours.
2007-09-30 15:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam.
True authorities cannot exchange your goods or cash in any way, shape, or form...if it was something that was really valueable, they may have it in a safe deposit box, but NEVER transferred to a visa account...and they'd NEVER ask you to pay for something that is already yours.
Contact your police department and let them know that they are after you again...maybe this time you'll catch them.
2007-09-30 15:10:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of Sun Oil and Gas for a start. Where are they for heavens sake? If you did not go for an interview then how do they know about you to offer you a job. Wake up, check everything and don't go emigrating to who knows where for a job that does not exist.
2016-04-06 21:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rest assured , Neither the police nor the DA would charge you a fee to return your stolen property .
I guess they figured since you were a sucker once ,
You were good for round 2 .
Call the Real authorities and give them the copy you received Along with their contact numbers . . .
Duhhhhhhhhhh
Please, stop proving P T Barnum right , once was enough .
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2007-09-30 15:14:05 · answer #6 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule is, if you have to send money to get money, it's a scam. Sorry to say.
2007-09-30 15:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by Laura G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam don't fall for it.ATM is a machine.Bank
buy machines but machines cain't issue a card.the guy sold your name to a scam business.
2007-09-30 15:09:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are being scammed again. no legitimate business/ institution charges individuals to recoup stolen property. contact your attorney general and consumer protection groups.
2007-09-30 15:01:36 · answer #9 · answered by Cassor 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could call visa, i dont have the number though
2007-09-30 15:01:34 · answer #10 · answered by Randy B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋