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bundtcake2
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Joined: 02 Dec 2009
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:06 pm |
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I was recently job hunting when I came across a "personal assistant" ad asking for help with sending orders and doing their personal shopping for them. I soon came to realize this was a scam based on what I have read here. I have not cashed any of the checks they were sending, nor have I given them any banking information or my ssn. I have however given them my address and phone number. I'm worried this was too much information. What should I do in order to stay safe? |
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Bolleboos
Elite Baiter
Joined: 07 Sep 2009
Posts: 1000
Location: Paises Bajos
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:20 pm |
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You should not bait them yourself then. Politely tell them that you are no longer interested in their offer.
You have nothing to worry about, you've done nothing to piss them off.
If they sent you stuff and they want it back, give it back. |
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bundtcake2
Hello I'm New here!
Joined: 02 Dec 2009
Posts: 6
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:30 pm |
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Well I told them I wasn't able to do the task because I had just found another job. Their check arrived that same day, now I have no idea what to do. Do I send it back? Shred it? Contact the police? I'm very confused, and getting a bit scared. |
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meloncoly
Master Baiter
Joined: 13 May 2006
Posts: 123
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:37 pm |
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I'd report it to the bank, I'm sure the customer would like to know who is trying to steal their money. Don't send them anything back |
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Caligula
Baiting Guru
Joined: 13 May 2009
Posts: 4774
Location: Growing old
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:37 pm |
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You just got the check? Nothing to worry about. Just stop communicating, you said you were no more interested, and that's that. If the check is fake, just shred it and throw it in the trash. He will leave you alone when he figures out you're not going to give any money. |
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Bolleboos
Elite Baiter
Joined: 07 Sep 2009
Posts: 1000
Location: Paises Bajos
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:38 pm |
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Relax. They have no reason (or time) to be angry with you.
You can just ask them what to do with the cheque. If it is _from_ themselves, you can probably just shred it. If it is from someone else and they passed it on to you, they probably want it back.
Just don't cash it.
Edit: MOD, Should this thread be moved into HH&T?
@meloncoly: "Don't send them anything back" - I would say don't give them a reason to dislike you.
@caligula: You can't really tell whether a cheque is fake, and it may take weeks or months to bounce.
Also, rather than us sending mixed signals, maybe a mod can work with bundtcake2 in private. |
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Mandaline Randy: "i gave you my heart body mind and soul but you did not value it imagine if you were me how would you feel beby its pain ful i was just rooming in the money gram as if am a mad girl while you knows my condition its unfear"
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bundtcake2
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Joined: 02 Dec 2009
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:45 pm |
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Will it hurt me that they have my address, email, phone number and name? |
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luckey
Moderator
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 5672
Location: Check the lost and found
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:52 pm |
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^^Not to worry, check scammers are used to things going belly up, usually after the first few checks get returned, but often because people learn it's a scam. They won't spend time or money to go after you if you just ignore them. They'd much rather put their energy into recruiting new victims.
Did you receive/forward any packages? |
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bundtcake2
Hello I'm New here!
Joined: 02 Dec 2009
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:56 pm |
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I received a check via fedex delivery, I called the bank and they told me the account is legitimate. Obviously I know this is still a scam, but now I have a check for $2800 sitting in front of me and no idea what to do with it. Do I just shred it up? Do I send it back? Do I do nothing? |
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luckey
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Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:58 pm |
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Tear it up, or mark it fake or void in big letters. The account could be good, but the check could still be forged or stolen. Whatever you do, don't try to cash or deposit it. That's a crime, and the banks will probably take a hard line with you, regardless of where the check came from originally.
Edit: Even if the check "clears" that does not mean that the bank has assumed responsibility. They are required by law to give you access to funds on deposit within a few days. Weeks or months later when the check is rejected by the issuing bank or a clearing house, you will be required to pay the money back and you may face criminal charges. |
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Craig007
Baiting Guru
Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 3123
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:00 pm |
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Tear it up, or mark it fake or void in big letters. |
Burn it. |
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luckey
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Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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Location: Check the lost and found
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:02 pm |
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^^
But not indoors. Take advantage of the guaranteed safety of the great outdoors. |
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bundtcake2
Hello I'm New here!
Joined: 02 Dec 2009
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:09 pm |
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I tore it up, threw it out, and I'm going to ignore the scammers from here on out. Any other precaution I should take? |
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luckey
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Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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Location: Check the lost and found
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:19 pm |
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^^That should take care of it.
Now it's time for revenge. Read up, get a mentor and give some other scammer hell. It's a lot of fun, costs nothing (besides time), and does some good in the process. |
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Padme
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Joined: 27 May 2005
Posts: 7433
Location: The Rebel Base
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:12 pm |
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I would also add that if you do get "threats", be aware that they are only that. No one will really come to your door, sue you, get you arrested, etc. You can check the email headers and see where they really are based on their IP. You have not taken any of their money and the fake checks are gone. They do not have the time (or resources) to fly from wherever they are to get to wherever you are.
If you get a threat that is particularly disturbing (ie you can see from the headers that they are near you --I've NEVER seen this, btw), you can call authorities, but for now, I'd just relax, ignore them, and do as the other members have wisely advised. |
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Bolleboos
Elite Baiter
Joined: 07 Sep 2009
Posts: 1000
Location: Paises Bajos
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:31 pm |
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bundtcake2 wrote: |
[...] I'm very confused, and getting a bit scared. |
bundtcake2 wrote: |
[...] Any other precaution I should take? |
I think baiting a nice refugee orphan or rich dying widow would take your mind off your worries. |
_________________ x 13
<-- Ger@ld J0nes aka Remittanceboi, MG security forms, thanks NN!
<-- Emanuel WIMPed from Lagos to Ghana (provided phone help on Bruin's lad)
Miss Ariana Hani: "it seem your balls contains up to 6 eggs that i should destroy with a baseball stick and weep your spinal code so you die"
Mandaline Randy: "i gave you my heart body mind and soul but you did not value it imagine if you were me how would you feel beby its pain ful i was just rooming in the money gram as if am a mad girl while you knows my condition its unfear" |
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Fixya
419Eater is my life
Joined: 07 Oct 2005
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Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:39 am |
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You did the right thing. It is quite normal to feel nervous and scared when you receive a cheque like that in the mail. The scammer is counting on your greed to deposit and send them back the difference. as Bolleboos said, go and bait an ex dictators family member and all will be good again. |
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