I believe it is a scam. They sent me a check for $4, 950.80 for payment to me for a grant. They want me to send Judy Mason 4, 988.00 for a fee to process the remaining amount which is 35,850.00. The check looks lilke it is real. They do not ask for my account number or ssN or nothing. Just cash the check and send judy her fee and within 5 to 7 business days they will issue me a check for 35,850.00. Sounds like a scam?
2007-12-10 09:26:53 · 2 answers · asked by peachflower 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Yes, I have. I just got the same thing in the mail. The only thing that makes me feel it is real is that I filled out an application for a grant from these people a couple of years ago. I was looking to buy a house and was looking to get the money for a downpayment. I'm sure it is them.
The fact that they don't ask for bank or SSN info is another thing. Have you called them to verify and talked to one of the reps they have assigned you???
I am going to check it out. I tried calling the bank the check is issued on but just got a recording that said all customer service people were busy and there was no more room in the mailbox to leave a message.
What bank is your check issued on?
2007-12-11 07:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by jlifly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is a SCAM. The check is fake.
It will bounce but only after you send the money out via wire or Western Union.
Guess who the bank comes after for the money......YOU!!
2007-12-10 17:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋