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Just got a check for $3400 in the mail
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When I was in the US people seemed to think checks are more secure because there is a physical paper record involved. I was told to always pay my rent by check, so that I would have proof of payment, for example. Seems silly these days, though.
I think this still makes sense as opposed to paying in cash.
this is a popular nigerian scam.
let me guess. you are to deposit the check and withdraw a certain amount to send somewhere right?
that check will bounce after a week and no matter what, you will be the one responsible.
if its too good to be true, it probably isnt true
let me guess. you are to deposit the check and withdraw a certain amount to send somewhere right?
that check will bounce after a week and no matter what, you will be the one responsible.
if its too good to be true, it probably isnt true
As an American, I would like to know this also.
I've only had negative experiences with checks. Lost over probably 8-9000 dollars over the years from people doing stop payments with fake IDs. Stopped taking them and have not had any real issues since then.
Its a common scam this one, sounds quite similar to the Nigerian prince emails that I've seen in the past.
There is nothing to gain, I don't know about trolling him either because he has you personal address and you don't know what he could be part of.
There is nothing to gain, I don't know about trolling him either because he has you personal address and you don't know what he could be part of.
In Europe we just transfer money online to recipients account. Leaves a document, is quick and easy, you don't have to hassle around with cash and you can do it where ever there is an internet connection.
There was a massive thread about this scam on the old forums where a guy actually fell for it and was out a few grand, OP if I was you I would troll the sheet outa this guy, get as much info then send it on to the authorities.
Eh, he probably shouldn't antagonize a criminal who has his address.
Who even pays these things in cash anymore? I only use cash for stores.
For the dinosaurs who haven't moved on to electronic payments. And there are still plenty of them in the US.
Can't the cheque be reported to the bank and police if this really is a scam. Surely they can track down these sorts of people?
