>> Jane is shilling for a new variant of the "Nigerian check scam", <<
Yep.
Lurkers:
This version of the "Nigerian check scam" works something like this:
The mark is offered money to wrap their vehicle in an advertisement.
If the mark accepts, the scammer tells them he will send a (large) check. The mark is supposed to deduct their advertising fee, and send the rest to the artist, or shipper, or somebody else.
So, the mark "cashes" the check, and sends the extra money via Western Union or other quick means.
But ... then ... the bank informs the mark that the check bounced, was forged, or stolen.
So, the mark is "out" the amount of money sent back to the scammer, and is in legal trouble because of the attempt to cash a forged / stolen / rubber check. In fact, this is often considered "money laundering", with even more penalties for those who are involved.
Another scammer posting fake car wrap ads on craigslist such as:
"Make $600wkly with your CAR/TRUCK with WARSTEINER BEER ADS
compensation: $600 weekly
What's the opportunity?
You drive your car/truck to anywhere you feel the ads would be seen mostly TWICE in a week so that people near you can see the ads on your car. It's that simple.
Benefits :
* $400wkly for the space on your car
* $200wkly for Gas
* 1 crate of beer monthly
Who are we?
Warsteiner beer Int'l is a beer company that is advertising so that everyone in over 125 cities in united state can see and have knowledge of our company and kinds of Products..
Requirements :
* 2-door/4-door vehicle
* The person must be at least 27 years old
* valid license..
Interested should Contact Area office , Text only"
FTC warning about the scam:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/rap-car-wrap-scams
Hi a friend recommended me to this site and i live in Panama City Florida and always driving aroung especially at the beach.I would love to advertise for yall i am 28 years old and have lived here my whole life thanks for the opportunity!!! My cell phone number is 850-[removed]. Thanks
Matt, they are scammers. They won't pay you any real money, just send you a fake check and ask you to cash it and send part of it to the "wrapper" who will just take the money and run. Meanwhile, the fake check bounces and you are screwed. Read the FTC article I linked to in my first post.
Also, it wasn't smart to post your phone number here, where scammers and other sketchy types can find it and call you.
Jane should have listened to Tarzan, when he described how shills are detected.
Jane the Shill forgot to tell us who "they" are.
Since she omitted that information, we cannot check the company that supposedly wrapped her car.
I wonder how she gets in and out of the car ... through the windows?
OK, Jane, if the company is a good one, what is its name, what is its physical address, and what is its website address? Since they are sending you checks, you know all that information, correct?