They told me to deposit the check and let it clear then withdraw the money and send it through western union to some guy name Andrew Walker then they will send me the winnings for $50,000. They say it's no catch. It sounds illegal
2007-10-09 08:34:40 · 4 answers · asked by CitaB 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
It's a scam, turn it over to your postmaster. This is mail fraud and they will investigate.
2007-10-09 08:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by Cappo359 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scam
Ok, here is the deal. The check is bogus. However, it is convincing enough that the bank will probably accept it and process it. It will take quite a while to process. The bank is required by law to make the money available to you after a few days even if the check has not cleared. You get hold of the money and send it off to the guy thru Western Union. He gets it and it is next to impossible to trace it back to him or to recall your money. Ok, the bank fails to clear and they want the money back. You are the one on the hook. The bank will not care that you sent it off to someone else. You will be the person who is required to send the money back to the bank.
If you have any questions about this then go to the bank and ask to speak with a bank manager and tell him/her about all of this. See what kind of response you get.
2007-10-09 08:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would personally be ware of this. First, did you sign up for a sweepstakes anywhere? I would take it to a financial institution to have them examine it, before you get taken, there are just too many scams now days!
2007-10-09 08:38:13 · answer #3 · answered by helper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very smart. Yes, it is illegal! Take the check, the envelope, and the letter down to your police station, and if they aren't interested, take it to your post office to be investigated for mail fraud.
2007-10-13 08:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by NQDenise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋