I too received this request but from
[email protected]. She claims that she hasn't gotten good service from local consultants in her area (233 Sheridan Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718) and wanted to place an order that was roughly $300. She said she doesn't have a credit card and has a 3rd party that manages her money due to her deaf disability. I let her know I would need a money order, cashier's check, paypal, or even a personal check. She was fine with that and even said herself that once it clears I can send the product. Customers can type in zip codes on mary kay sites to find consultants to order from and I have had this happen personally as a consultant and received a few new customers that way so even though it sounded odd I proceeded.
During our back and forth emails she said that the company that manages her money incorrectly sent me a check for the full amount of her monthly check she receives and asks that I cash it, and then sent her the remaining amount over what she owes for the MK order.
That sounded really fishy and today I actually received that check in the mail for $980. I took it to my bank and explained the situation, they made a copy of it (I didn't cash it) and called the company and the bank listed on the check and they both came back as legit and that this person does have accounts. Legally, though, they cannot verify balances. So, I'm still debating what to do. My bank said I could cash it to deposit in my savings account and they would let me know if it went through and if not, and wouldn't charge me anything since I let them know ahead of time if it came back with insufficient funds.
I'm still holding on to the check pondering this since it is a large amount. Gut feeling says to shred it. Has anyone else received an actual check from the person?