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Title: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: sms0922 on May 20, 2008, 06:26:11 pm
Nigerian 419 scam???

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0020.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0021.jpg)

In case you can't read the letter- here's the summary:

 

We somehow obtained your name and address and probably other private info about you and are sending you this fake check.  We would like for you to deposit it and send us back only $3320.00.  The rest of the check will be your reimbursement for thinking that we really are interested in hiring you so we decided to just send you this big irresistable check.  The catch is that you have to send us back the required funds of $3320.00 within 48 hours.  This way your bank won't have time to tell you that you are a dumb-*bleep* for depositing a fake check.   Then you will be broke and pissed and we will be laughing our asses off.

Well, they can kiss mine.  :bootyshake:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: tucsondirect on May 20, 2008, 06:41:53 pm
i concur.... this is total bull and it really ticks me off when i get crap like this

thanks for posting
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: paularivas77 on May 20, 2008, 07:04:48 pm
Nigerian 419 scam???

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0020.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0021.jpg)

In case you can't read the letter- here's the summary:

 

We somehow obtained your name and address and probably other private info about you and are sending you this fake check.  We would like for you to deposit it and send us back only $3320.00.  The rest of the check will be your reimbursement for thinking that we really are interested in hiring you so we decided to just send you this big irresistable check.  The catch is that you have to send us back the required funds of $3320.00 within 48 hours.  This way your bank won't have time to tell you that you are a dumb-*bleep* for depositing a fake check.   Then you will be broke and pissed and we will be laughing our asses off.

Well, they can kiss mine.  :bootyshake:
          hi what website i will get check cash it and not give them nothing lol
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: joebeastly72 on May 20, 2008, 07:40:37 pm
I got one of those a few months ago but it wasnt the same people. I sent it back to them and they sent me 2500 bucks and i havent heard anything from anyone. So you might try that haha. Good luck.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: TheKLB on May 25, 2008, 08:19:39 am
lol, had a friend do that. Got hist check cashed every payday. Got a check like this in the mail. Cashed it and got aaway with the money. Wish that would happen to me
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: ownerofnoobz on September 04, 2008, 04:07:38 pm
ok.....umm this is my first post (yes I know.....) That check up there.. if the dude is telling the truth they sent that too him. Then this is a scam... (sorry) I went on other sites and they've done that too i followed with them...... and they gave me $3,000 Dollars and they said... give us back 2,600... and i mailed them back. the next day i looked at my bank acc.  It was a fake check..... I lost 95  dollars becuz it was fake check. before it got mailed (talking bout the 2,600 i went to my bank and got the check.)   So.. my point is.....If 1st guy is saying the truth... this is a scam. (ill update everbody if i get the same letter or not.... (i hope not )  ... im smarter now anyway .. . out Good luck to all
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: channiechan562 on September 04, 2008, 07:40:17 pm
i receive something like that too but it seem fishy to me so i checked it out online and there were so many of this that were fake. so i rip up everything.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: ownerofnoobz on September 05, 2008, 06:52:24 am
I don't know I hope somebody clears this mess out.... :BangHead: :BangHead: ??? :dontknow:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: coreyl37 on September 05, 2008, 08:22:49 am
I received a check a couple a years ago and cashed it at my bank for 2500 and a week later my bank came back to me and told me that the check is fake. So now Im responsable for paying them back so be carefull people
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: LendaL on September 05, 2008, 01:30:11 pm
I heard that some of the authorities in Nigeria now want the folks that get scammed out of money to be prosecuted, because had it not been for their greed of thinkin they were gettin somethin for nothing...they would not have fallen victim to the scammers...damn wouldnt that be the final kick in the azz?...lose ya money an plus end up prosecuted..
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: ownerofnoobz on September 05, 2008, 04:06:02 pm
Talking about fusion cash or the nigerian check  :o......... ---> he doesn't like scams lmao  :icon_rr:... anywayz ... im on  $12..... i joined 2 days ago ....I don't think im gonna do the cc required things or free trials ... till i get my first check.. if i do get it  :D... Well... then ill start doing some >.< i need netflix anyway LOL
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: NotDrPhil on September 06, 2008, 09:31:17 pm
This is definitely a scam. I get emails similar to this almost daily. Too bad they're not real - otherwise I'd probably be a billionaire by now!
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: blondeshorty85 on January 08, 2009, 07:55:49 pm
I got a check like that.. and MY LETTER SAID THE SAME THING.. CRAZY.. and yes its a scam :angry7: :BangHead:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: dexterjrh on January 08, 2009, 08:12:30 pm
Everytime i get those checks i turn them over to the bank thats on the check. Lot of those checks are coming from canada
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: Kymberli0529 on January 09, 2009, 10:39:15 am
Obviously that is a scam.  I got the same sort of deal for a 2000 dollar check.  Cashed it, thinking I could get away with it, than had to repay my bank.  Not fun.   :angry7:

Although, we did have a darn good vacation off that money.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: bnbradshaw on January 22, 2009, 04:53:08 pm
They didn't even spell 'secret' correctly. Instead they spelled 'secrete'. LOL.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: shalomabeth on January 22, 2009, 10:26:05 pm
i get mail like that asking for my address and all fishy as i dont give my addy to people or sites i dont trust
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: debraleesparks on January 23, 2009, 03:30:29 am
 :bootyshake: I hate those !! They take advantage of people who really need money.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: bschumacher on January 23, 2009, 01:58:48 pm
This is hilarious...I can't imagine anyone being fool enough to fall for it.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: Turego on January 23, 2009, 02:03:46 pm
I got a spam email from some Nigerian company like this too. People are really sad.  :angry7:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: monies123 on January 24, 2009, 10:26:57 am
Someone sued there son on judge judy because he cashed into his dads bank because he didnt have his own and his dad got screwed over. Stupid scammers...
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: carolinaqt782 on January 29, 2009, 02:29:21 pm
yeah, i got an email about this recently. it's a scam.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: simguy13 on January 29, 2009, 04:47:20 pm
What a scam! Too much people trying to cheat someone daily. It is ridiculous. The sad thing is some of the individuals that get these fake checks are too greedy and get scam for being silly. No one receives something for nothing in America. Isn't it obvious that if a check shows up with your name for over $1000 and you don't know the person or company that sent it. Then it is definitely a scam. You can cash it since it has your name on it... BUT... after a few days your bank will contact you to repay the money. If you want more debts-cash those checks.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: chazman26 on January 29, 2009, 08:40:29 pm
I wonder how many people would actually fall for these types of scams.... It is always so true that there is nothing in life as a free lunch...
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: simguy13 on January 30, 2009, 10:37:39 am
It is extremely crazy that a lot of innocent individuals fall for these scam. On my previous job- working at a UPS call center, I remembered that many individuals, expecially ageable folk, would call in stating that they got a mail from UPS containing a check for thousands of dollars. These customers wanted my opinion and advice about what they should do. Normally I told them to contact their local authority or discard the check and forget about it.
One customer got upset and argued that her name was on the check and she did not understand how she could be scammed. I did explain it to her and then she understood clearly. Overall, many individuals are ignorant to the fact that they are the ones who have to repay the bank after they cash a fake check.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: RKylloe on March 23, 2009, 12:37:45 pm
I get these kind of emails and things in the mail all the time.. I really can't stand it.. it's annoying as heck.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: iGetMoney123 on March 23, 2009, 12:45:51 pm
id cash it
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: warren78218 on March 23, 2009, 01:49:23 pm
Thanks for posting this :o
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: mrisha on March 27, 2009, 06:11:14 pm
I get junk like this everyday in my email, sometimes 3 or 4 times a day.  I get these scam letters from Nigeria-they are  the worst.  I tried blocking them but they just create another email address and continue sending them.  Something should really be done about their blatantly trying to scam people.  I think they believe that people are so desperate and vunerable that they will believe anything. 

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS GETTING SOMETHING FOR "FREE" :bootyshake:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: mlainez on March 28, 2009, 10:02:15 am
I got one of those a few months ago but it wasnt the same people. I sent it back to them and they sent me 2500 bucks and i havent heard anything from anyone. So you might try that haha. Good luck.
wow, what made you do it? Just the thought of taking that kind of risk...makes me nervous.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: ollyshea on March 31, 2009, 07:53:33 pm
i hate people that can't succeed normally in life and then decide to scam ignorant people to make a quick buck
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: oterojulia09 on August 07, 2009, 02:12:56 pm
i got the same scam and my check was for 3000 i was extra pissed they got my info from craigslist and hit me up with a scam :BangHead:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: selerson on August 07, 2009, 10:03:19 pm
Nigerian 419 scam???

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0020.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0021.jpg)

In case you can't read the letter- here's the summary:

 

We somehow obtained your name and address and probably other private info about you and are sending you this fake check.  We would like for you to deposit it and send us back only $3320.00.  The rest of the check will be your reimbursement for thinking that we really are interested in hiring you so we decided to just send you this big irresistable check.  The catch is that you have to send us back the required funds of $3320.00 within 48 hours.  This way your bank won't have time to tell you that you are a dumb-*bleep* for depositing a fake check.   Then you will be broke and pissed and we will be laughing our asses off.

Well, they can kiss mine.  :bootyshake:

I got one of those a couple of years ago. I actually took it in my bank (not to cash it-just to show it to them so they can be alert that it is out there) and they had already gotten a couple of others that same week that actually did try to cash it.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: Poopy199 on August 07, 2009, 10:59:14 pm
i hate getting this crap you always have to keep an eye out for it.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: angietx on August 22, 2009, 11:56:14 am
My daughter recently received 3 Moneygrams for over 900 each.  She went to the bank and they said it was a scam.  Maybe she should have tried cashing them first.  They really looked real.  The thinks people do to get your money.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: Mojoshog on September 29, 2009, 09:41:39 am
Most banks will chage a fee if you deposit a check that bounces. Maybe you could take them to a check cashing service that takes a cut out of the checks that you are cashing but I think most of those would be somehow verifying funds first. The last place I worked we would scan the checks for approval and the funds would clear the same day and the checks don't ever have to go to the bank. Having your bank do it though I think would be a losing proposition.  :'(
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: manmillerm on September 30, 2009, 07:52:34 am
I recently applied online to be a secret shopper. It sounded legit so i accepted my first job which they described to me. I rec'd the check in the mail and that is when I knew it was a scam. First of all the check looked fake and they told me i would be paid by money order not check.
The check was for $2900 and i was only to keep 130 of it. yeah right. if they are investigating western union money transfers why would they need to use that much money. COME ON i am not stupid.

i have the check and was told to turn it over to my local police dept.

If they are gonna try and scam people out of money using fake checks they could at least find someone who knows how to write a check. The amount was not written in numbers.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: ShadowJames on September 30, 2009, 01:43:08 pm
Thats NOT the 419 scam. thats a differnt  type that i cant remember the name of UJAKJKL!!!!!!!!
THESE SMILIES ARE MAKING ME MAD!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: prettynink87x on September 30, 2009, 02:07:03 pm
I've gotten that in the mail and took it over to the police staion, it's not the first check like that they've seen.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: pjc2244 on September 30, 2009, 02:27:37 pm
I love how it says "Secrete Shopper" instead of "Secret Shopper"
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: Mwouisee2 on October 21, 2009, 09:25:28 am
I also received one of those but the company that sent mine was PRO UNLIMITED they are also a scam company. I called them when I received the check and when I finally was able to speak to a real person I promptly turned all the information I had on them (addresses, phone numbers etc.) over to the bank that the check was supposedly drafted from. If a job is legitimate they pay you, you don't pay them that was what raised a red flag for me. I feel sorry for all of you that got scammed but in this world you don't get something for nothing. If it looks too good to be true it most likely is. :dontknow:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: namanda on October 21, 2009, 09:38:24 am
I got a check similar to that, too. This happened about a year ago. Found it was a SCAM!!! But I had a friend who received the same check I did, she went way out of town and cashed it. $3,800 in her pocket. She got hers before me, though. Wish I would have taken the same step she did. But truly it's all a scam!!!
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: mommysmoney on October 21, 2009, 12:49:21 pm
haven't received one.. but I know what to look out for thanks!
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: michealm1979 on October 23, 2009, 07:29:19 pm
gotten 3 variation of this scam, contact your local FBI office.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: klutzycutie on October 23, 2009, 07:38:19 pm
if u read closely theres a scam in there

my dads gf got the similar thing in the mail

it wasnt about shoppers and getting paid for surveys

she did get a check from a bank that she thought was hers

and after reading it over and over for awhile we discovered that if say u cash the check

then of course u will have to pay them bak with probably intrists and other stuff

so u could really tear it up!

its a total scam
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: badfollower on October 24, 2009, 06:07:29 pm
scam 100%. I'd also report the right authorities to track them down and get them busted.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: dracojg on October 24, 2009, 06:13:44 pm
I received one almost exactly like that several months ago - hate scams!
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: dcbgtgy789 on November 02, 2009, 04:18:57 pm
I Got One Of those Before Well My Mom Its a Scam But heres what You can do Spread this All over Fourms And They Will stop sending it Because people will know about it and they Will get nervous And Move on somewhere else like Europe But Cash It Mabye you will get away and if u dont take it to the Police  But yeah Its a Scam it spells Secret Shopper Wrong Wtf is a secrete Shopper? :dontknow:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: StevenRichman on November 02, 2009, 04:40:54 pm
You should read it but ignore it if it seems too good to be true, involves money, and seems suspicious. Yes, reporting to the authorities is a good idea too.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: rileyjade09 on November 26, 2009, 10:57:03 pm
wow! now that a cam if i ever saw one! :BangHead:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: janrallis on June 09, 2010, 09:37:28 am
Wow.  That is awful.  Thanks for alerting all of us.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: girlswin2 on June 09, 2010, 12:51:57 pm
oh yes this one is getting around big time.  I googled one that was sent to me vie email telling me I could make up to 750.00 a week processing emails.  So I wanted to find out more about it and boy did I ever.   Do a search and you will be amazed what you will trun up.   :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :wave:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: cece12 on June 11, 2010, 08:08:43 am
LOL...thanks for the warning, I'll be sure to be on the lookout
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: andzigallery on July 16, 2010, 04:34:48 am
Scams come a dime a dozen and they go beyond the Internet and Telemarketing.  But here some help if you want to file an on-line complaint through the National Consumer League.  Visit http://www.fraud.org

Learn about the different frauds and scams happening everyday and what you can do about them.  I came across this information through Mindfield Mail Fraud Alert.  NCL, as I understand, has been in existence for quite some time.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: talmitalbot on July 19, 2010, 04:43:15 pm
My goodness is there anything but scams anymore?
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: lucky382001 on July 19, 2010, 10:03:16 pm
Nigerian 419 scam???

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0020.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0021.jpg)

In case you can't read the letter- here's the summary:

 

We somehow obtained your name and address and probably other private info about you and are sending you this fake check.  We would like for you to deposit it and send us back only $3320.00.  The rest of the check will be your reimbursement for thinking that we really are interested in hiring you so we decided to just send you this big irresistable check.  The catch is that you have to send us back the required funds of $3320.00 within 48 hours.  This way your bank won't have time to tell you that you are a dumb-*bleep* for depositing a fake check.   Then you will be broke and pissed and we will be laughing our asses off.

Well, they can kiss mine.  :bootyshake:
          hi what website i will get check cash it and not give them nothing lol

Nice thought but they won't have the funds so your bank will either not cash it or cash it and make you pay back the funds. It is a well known scam.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: syncflame on January 23, 2011, 01:03:22 am
wow stuff people do to get money ahem not including us right haha
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: ktheodos on January 23, 2011, 05:21:33 am
thanks for the heads up....that stuff is a bunch of baloney.....
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: bretay on January 23, 2011, 06:30:17 am
I havent received a letter like that,but I do occasionally get an email from someone like that.Saying they are from Nigeria,someone sick and they are needing someone to take care of their money for them as they have no one else.Blah,blah,blah.Like how did they get my email anyway.It's all a scam.How do they get your email anyway?
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: andzigallery on January 23, 2011, 03:59:33 pm
The Nigerian scam is so old!  I don't know how they get people's e-mail but I get at least three of these e-mails a week.  And these people don't even know me!  How the hell do they think that I'm going to actually believe that, I inherited or won millions of dollars from a place I've never been too!  Now come on! REALLY!  I've got a spam file that is out of this world because of them! :bs:
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: angsilva2000 on January 23, 2011, 04:07:10 pm
omg be careful who you sign with
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: marcar1008 on January 25, 2011, 05:21:29 am
LOL, they are crazy ! I get one of those every week, have a collection. Just to see how many checks I can collect, then I am cleaning trash mail and there it goes LOL.
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: angsilva2000 on January 31, 2011, 09:02:56 pm
hi omg dont cash that check, and give those ppl any money,
thats fraud
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: ktheodos on February 01, 2011, 06:53:12 am
thanks for the heads up! Be careful out there folks!
Title: Re: I got this in the mail today... <SCAM ALERT>
Post by: kangagirl1321 on February 01, 2011, 03:13:11 pm
Nigerian 419 scam???

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0020.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/SHANA0922/pix/SCAN0021.jpg)

In case you can't read the letter- here's the summary:

 

We somehow obtained your name and address and probably other private info about you and are sending you this fake check.  We would like for you to deposit it and send us back only $3320.00.  The rest of the check will be your reimbursement for thinking that we really are interested in hiring you so we decided to just send you this big irresistable check.  The catch is that you have to send us back the required funds of $3320.00 within 48 hours.  This way your bank won't have time to tell you that you are a dumb-*bleep* for depositing a fake check.   Then you will be broke and pissed and we will be laughing our asses off.

Well, they can kiss mine.  :bootyshake:

hey i have had someone send me something like this and i did deposit it but i never sent nething. it came back that it was a fake check and they charged me for processing and handling it. like 3.50$ i left it go after that but i wish i can get someone in trouble for this.