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Old 02-14-2007, 07:35 PM
419legal 419legal is offline
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Default Received a Suspicious Check?

We know that many people will at some stage during the scamming process receive a check from the scammers. In the majority of cases, the scammers will request the victim to cash the check, keep an X amount and return the rest of the money to them.

We would like to inform visitors that these checks are all fraudulent checks. In many instances banking institutions might clear the check and release the funds. The victim will then send the money to the scammers. A couple of days later the bank will discover that the check was fraudulent and reverse the transaction.

The victim will be held liable to repay all fees to the bank. It was also reported before that victims were arrested by authorities.

Be aware, do not accept checks from a person asking you to return some of the funds.

Our advice in dealing with checks is to inform the bank before hand the origin of the check. Leave the cleared funds in your account for at least 30 days before withdrawing it.

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Old 05-28-2007, 03:41 PM
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Default Received "Vacation Reward" and Check

Hi All. I just received a notification in the mail that I have won a Cruise for 2 to the Caribean and $50,000. Along with the notification, I received a check in the amount of $2,990.00, which is "to assist in paying the service charge and tax fees..."

While the letter came from Winston Financial Management, there is no mention of the rewarding company. There is a request to call a phone number to claim, which is in Cananda and is unlisted. The check is drawn from State Farm Fire and Casualty.

While I do enter contests from time to time, my first instinct is that this is some sort of scam. Has anyone seen anything related?

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Old 05-29-2007, 12:33 AM
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What raises a flag for me is "to assist in paying the service charge and tax fees" - sounds like you will have to pay fees in order to claim prize. I cant think of any legitimate lotteries where you have to pay to claim your prize. Maybe you pay to enter, but once you win -- they should hand it over for free..

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Old 07-31-2007, 06:40 PM
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We know that many people will at some stage during the scamming process receive a check from the scammers. In the majority of cases, the scammers will request the victim to cash the check, keep an X amount and return the rest of the money to them.

We would like to inform visitors that these checks are all fraudulent checks. In many instances banking institutions might clear the check and release the funds. The victim will then send the money to the scammers. A couple of days later the bank will discover that the check was fraudulent and reverse the transaction.

The victim will be held liable to repay all fees to the bank. It was also reported before that victims were arrested by authorities.

Be aware, do not accept checks from a person asking you to return some of the funds.

Our advice in dealing with checks is to inform the bank before hand the origin of the check. Leave the cleared funds in your account for at least 30 days before withdrawing it.
the checks are all counterfeit

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Old 08-03-2007, 11:50 PM
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Cash the cheque and sit on it. You don't have to return anything.

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Old 10-30-2007, 03:38 AM
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Keep it at least 30 days doesnot make the cut.The federal banking law held the depositor liable for the negotiable instrument up to 6 months .The payer's bank can claim it is counterfeit after you wire transfer the fund oversea if they are part of the counterfeit criminal ring. It is high risk to deposit any m.o or check from person or company you do not know and has no access, in this, the law is not with you.

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Old 11-07-2007, 05:17 PM
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Exclamation Infiniti Global International Lotto

I got a letter and check for $2500.00 decided to call. My mother always told me if something sounds too good to be true it usually is. Well they did not ask for bank info but told me to cash the check and send them most of it to cover taxes on my winnings then after I would receive a check for my $85,000.00 well it sounded like they were moving money around for their benefit and I also checked out the bank it does exsist and the check looks good BUT......I never entered a Lottery ! Also on the check letter and envelope there were a total of 5 different addresses. They told me not to mention to my bank I won a lottery??? Wonder why! Scam written all over it. Good Luck to them I am not playing their Lottery!

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Old 11-20-2007, 04:02 PM
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Cool counterfeit check or money order

Based on personal experience, these criminal rings are quite sophisticated group of people, majority of their counterfeits are high quality grade. it is hard for the bank to discover the fake unless after month, sometime can be later if the clearing system is overwhelmed with transaction.

So please be aware,all online users are easy targets for these dirt bags, they are flooded the market with many of their counterfeits, sometimes banks are part of the scam ring too.

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Old 11-20-2007, 06:28 PM
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the checks are all counterfeit
Independent Consultant,
Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland
Hillsborough, Ireland BT26 6DR

Dear sir/ma,
Please permit me to write you irrespective of the fact we have not met
before.
I got your contact through network online hence I decided to write you. I
would be very interested in offering you a part-time paying job in which
you could earn a lot.

Getting an accountant in the states or opening an account would have been
my best choice but I have a deadline to meet and taking any of those
choices would cost me time and a whole lot of other requirements, which I
am not ready to deal with. That is where i need your assistant and
service.

WHAT I NEED YOU FOR?
You will be working as my payment assistant in charge of collecting and
processing the payments from the Associates.

JOB DESCRIPTION?
1. Receive payment (inform of money orders/checks) from My
Clients/Associates.
2. Cash the Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10%, which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. You will then forward the balance via Money Gram or Western Union Money
Transfer according to my instruction.

ADVANTAGES?
You don't have to go out of your present daily activity in order to engage
in this Job (i.e. you can do this Work easily without leaving or affecting
your present Job).You will work as an independent contractor right from
your home /office. Your job is absolutely legal. You do not need any
capital to start(non of your personal funds is needed).

REQUIREMENTS?
18 years or older.
Legally capable.
Responsible, Reliable and Trustworthy
Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
Able to check and respond to emails often.
Easy telephone access.

IS THIS LEGAL?
Yes it is. As a matter of fact, my lawyer checked all legal provisions to
know if there is any domestic or international law against businesses or
deals in this manner. And he said its
allowed by all LAWS. So know that doing this work is safe and legitimate.
Guess all
is well understood,I would be glad if you accept my proposal.

Mail me if you are interested. Please reply with the details stated below:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
OCCUPATION:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
SEX:

Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland
Hillsborough, Ireland BT26 6DR.
NOTE: ONLY SERIOUS AND INTERESTED

APPLICANTS/WORKERS SHOULD PLEASE
REPLY.

Regards,
Mrs Vanessa Perritte
Vanessa Perritte < van_perritteconsults@yahoo.fr >

vanessaconsultant11@yahoo.com ,<vanessaconsultant11@yahoo.com>

__________________________________________________ ______________________

Good day to you and thanks for taking time to reply to the vacancy advertised by me as reagrds being my payment representative in United States and Canada.
I'm glad to inform you that your application has been received and successfully approved and your position as my representative has been confirmed.

We have some pending payments and transactions and you would be handling your first company transaction anytime from now and be eligible for your first commission which is 10% of every transaction you handle for me sometimes nextweek.

You would be notified as soon as the payment has been posted so that business can continue smoothly.

Your information is being forwarded to necessary contacts and as soon as payment has been dispatched you would be notified.

Once again thanks for being on our crew to helping us reach the peaks in this agricultural project research.

PS - Pls reply to confirm receipt of this email.
Reply tovan_perritteconsults@yahoo.fr)
vanessaconsultant11@yahoo.com , <vanessaconsultant11@yahoo.com>
Regards
Vanessa Perritte.
N:B.
KINDLY PROVIDE A PHYSICAL OR RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AS MAJOR COURIER SERVICE COMPANIES WOULD NOT DELIVER TO POST OFFICE BOX ADDRESSES.

Ne gardez plus qu'une seule adresse mail ! Copiez vos mails vers Yaho

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