I would like to know a little more about this plwase, i contacted him via craigslist and was sent a check today for an unordinarily large sum that I am apprehensive to even attempt to deposit
This is a classic scam - usually the 'cashier's or bank check" is not good but a really good fake. They send out thousands of them, ask you to cash or deposit them, buy something for them, ship it and keep the rest. It often takes several days, or even weeks, for the bad check to make it's way back to your account. At that point you are screwed. If only a small percent get fooled they make a fortune. Stay clear of these people.
I copied the email I received today. It is not the first time I have seen something like this, but please don't ever give out personal information like this to someone you don't know. Think, who would pay you $400 a week for the 15-20 hours per MONTH. Have you ever heard the old saying "if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck". This is the season for scams. Be careful.
How are you doing today? I’m very happy that you want to becoming part of our company by working for us. Thanks for the mail...I am looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time.Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS(nothing illegal)Shop for Gifts,Art works,Bill payment ( pay my bills on my behalf)Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience. It does not matter where you are located as long as you reside in the united states.Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services.
Where are you located? I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business. I am in Australia so there will be no interview.I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience.When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to me or our customers. You don't have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.The content of the packages are computer and electronics,art works,antiques business and personal letters.. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month..I will pay $400.00 weekly, That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I work in a realestate and I own an Art Gallery in Australia. I will return to USA in January 2013 so this process will be on going till then.If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making
this long term. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.Hope to hear from you.I will email you the list
and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores.
I will provide you with my personal UPS account number for Shipping.
All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account.I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well as the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money?
Kindly,provide me with the following details below
Full Name:
Full Address:
(NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Country:
Zip Code:
Phone Number
if you have yahoo messenger or hotmail to chat with you also about the job....
Age:
Thank you!
Dean Taylor.
Tel:(+61)4039-77545
Cell:(530-540-8977.
Tel: (925)-940-5319.
I got this same thing from this guy going by the name Kenneth Wood. Now he sent me a check for the amount of 2480.00and told me when I deposit it into the bank let him know and he will give me further instructions. Hmmm, now if thas not fishy, I don't know what is. and the more I think about it, how many employers just give people a job without interbiewing them? Doesn't make sense does it? I feel stupid but oh well you live and you learn. Plus I am holding on to the check until some other stuff pop off! I have everything documented.
Yes, I got the same email. Im not sure if its a scam. I think we should be safe though, and not fall for it. Who has a complete stranger take care of his personal business?