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RayVega · 10-08-2007, 09:46 PM

My neighbor has been filling out all these bullshit "we will find you business grants" forms online.

Well last week he got a letter which congratulated him on the fact that they have isolated several US grants that he qualifies for and that grants were guaranteed and already in an escrow account. In the Letter was a Legitimate looking CHECK from one of the smaller grants they got for him which all in total were $75,000.

The check was for $3580.88 and the reason they processed this grant was to show him that they were real etc. Now to get the additional money, all he needs to do is send them $3500 in fees Via Western Union and in a few weeks he'd receive the rest of the checks.

Wow! he figured he had it made. He deposited the check...and it CLEARED! That's when (now that he knew it was legit) he showed me, and told me about it.

Of course I eventually convinced him to abandon his dream until more investigation was done, but the wire had to be sent back within three days! Needless to say, he waited and received a nice call from the bank manager telling him the check was fake, and that sometimes the money will hit the account even if a check was a fake for a few days until it's caught, but the bank is not responible and it was taken back from his account.

What a scam! He almost sent them $3500 to have it yanked back out of his account. Thanks to a little common sense he didn't get ripped off.

I wonder how many people fall for this shit?
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Corleone · 10-08-2007, 10:08 PM

western union = always be careful

" Thanks for your mail,Since the cost of your bike is $800 i just contacted
my client about the cost of your bike and it present condition and he said
there is no problem about that.So my client said he will be issuing you a
Certified Check of $4000 while you wire 3000 to me through Western Union
Money Trasfer and you deduct the cost of your bike $800 and keep the
remaining $200 which my client said you should take for the terms of
Transaction and Agreement between you and my client.So i will like you to
send me your full contact information to where my client will be sending you
> the Certified Check like this:
> name.........
> full address.............
> city...............
> state.............
> country..........
> zipcode............
> cell/office/home phone number.......................
> I will look forward to the requested information as soon as possible so
that the check can be sent out to you immediately And do get back to me
with the Pics of the bike so tha! t my client will be Able to see What he
is paying off.Get back to me immediately. Looking torwards your
> respond,
> Best Regards."

from craigslist's fraud site

tony286 · 10-08-2007, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayVega

My neighbor has been filling out all these bullshit "we will find you business grants" forms online.

Well last week he got a letter which congratulated him on the fact that they have isolated several US grants that he qualifies for and that grants were guaranteed and already in an escrow account. In the Letter was a Legitimate looking CHECK from one of the smaller grants they got for him which all in total were $75,000.

The check was for $3580.88 and the reason they processed this grant was to show him that they were real etc. Now to get the additional money, all he needs to do is send them $3500 in fees Via Western Union and in a few weeks he'd receive the rest of the checks.

Wow! he figured he had it made. He deposited the check...and it CLEARED! That's when (now that he knew it was legit) he showed me, and told me about it.

Of course I eventually convinced him to abandon his dream until more investigation was done, but the wire had to be sent back within three days! Needless to say, he waited and received a nice call from the bank manager telling him the check was fake, and that sometimes the money will hit the account even if a check was a fake for a few days until it's caught, but the bank is not responible and it was taken back from his account.

What a scam! He almost sent them $3500 to have it yanked back out of his account. Thanks to a little common sense he didn't get ripped off.

I wonder how many people fall for this shit?
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Probably a shitload thats why they keep doing it .

Christina Muller · 10-08-2007, 10:28 PM

the saying is ..if it looks to good ....always someone will find a new smart angle/scam to get money off people..and ususally they prey on one weakness..greed..and the promise to people of easy money!

lazycash · 10-08-2007, 10:34 PM

Did he contact the scammers back and let them know what he thought of them?

After Shock Media · 10-08-2007, 10:36 PM

If you want real grants everyone knows you must buy that fat ass book by that crazy ass old guy on TV or at least go to B & N and copy out the ones that interest you.

Or some towns have a grant and resource center.

CuriousToyBoy · 10-08-2007, 10:44 PM

The Australian Government has reported that Australians in Australia are losing $2.5 million EVERY MONTH to the Nigerian scam alone.

Still. TODAY.

Suckers are born every minute.

2c

Phil · 10-08-2007, 11:35 PM

probably Nigerian ring out of Toronto. They have huge printing shop there that can make checks that look 100% real.

Cash · 10-09-2007, 12:10 AM

Nigerian scam again; whenever you hear about Western Union, the scam is there!

Corleone · 10-09-2007, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CuriousToyBoy

The Australian Government has reported that Australians in Australia are losing $2.5 million EVERY MONTH to the Nigerian scam alone.

Still. TODAY.

Suckers are born every minute.

2c

wow

tiger · 10-09-2007, 12:18 AM

That is a really old scam it has many variations but always the same. They send you a fraudulent check you wire money to them. Any time someone sends you money and then asks for money back that is usually a good tip off you are about to get robbed. That and the obvious Western Union.

sortie · 10-09-2007, 12:23 AM

When ever someone says "send me money so I can send you the money" it's a scam.

minusonebit · 10-09-2007, 12:26 AM

You know, this scam has been floating around forever. I no longer feel sorry for the people who get taken by it. Its like the people who count their money in public on the subway. I don't feel much for them, either.

calibra · 10-09-2007, 12:26 AM

Many people fall for this. It's a business field were big money is made.

peterk · 10-09-2007, 03:41 AM

I'm sure that next time he will be more carefull and will read more about scams

gooddomains · 10-09-2007, 03:54 AM

I would have fallen for it

joehoya · 10-09-2007, 04:05 AM

One of my friends almost fell for a similar scam.

She meets this guy on a dating site and they start IMing each other. He seems really nice to her and asks her to cash a check for him. He tells her to wait for it to clear BEFORE she gives him any money. He gives her the check and just before she deposits it she asks me (because I used to work for banks) if she should do it. I tell her it is a scam. However, when she called the bank, whatever dumbass she spoke with made it seem like as long as the check clears she will have no problems.

I told her to call that person back and specifically ask what would happen if it was a fake check written on a real account. THEN they tell her she would be liable. Of course, this guy disappeared into the wind after she called him on it. The cops didn't pursue it because she hadn't been successfully ripped off. I guarantee that this guy is ripping off other (too) trusting girls right now.

DaddyHalbucks · 10-09-2007, 05:40 AM

Classic scam.

See here:

http://www.fakechecks.org

Darkhorse · 10-09-2007, 05:42 AM

Holy crap thats gotta hurt, I imagine this would get most people it all seems legit till bingo check bounces.....

Nothing online is free and nothing you get offered online is free.....

Iron Fist · 10-09-2007, 06:44 AM

Anyone who asks you to pay for a loan in advance is shady. Period.

RayVega · 10-09-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

If you want real grants everyone knows you must buy that fat ass book by that crazy ass old guy on TV or at least go to B & N and copy out the ones that interest you.

Or some towns have a grant and resource center.

lol, the guy with the question mark suit right? Matthew Lesko! Years ago when I owned a direct marketing firm, Lesko had us sending mailings for him.

The guy runs around like a lunatic

V_RocKs · 10-09-2007, 07:58 AM

http://www.westernunion.com/info/osM...ferOptions.asp

Quote:

IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION!
HELP PREVENT CONSUMER FRAUD!

* Are you sending money to claim lottery or prize winnings, or on a promise of receiving a large amount of money?
* Are you sending money because you were “guaranteed” a credit card or loan?
* Are you responding to an Internet or phone offer that you aren’t sure is honest?
* Are you sending money to someone you don’t know or whose identity you can’t verify?

If so, stop your transfer immediately, or call Western Union at 1-800-325-6000 for more information. If you send money and later decide your transaction was fraudulent, immediately call Western Union at 1-800-325-6000. If your money has not been picked up yet, it will be returned to you.

TG Rebecca · 10-09-2007, 08:06 AM

thank goodness you were there to help him avoid getting ripped off.

ShellyCrash · 10-09-2007, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayVega

I wonder how many people fall for this shit?
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Alot.

They just started running a funny commercial though where a guy sits down next to another man in a coffee shop and does the whole speal- "I need you to deposit all this money in your bank account and I only need a little back" etc. Then the tag line is something to the effect of- "There is a reason these scams are online, they don't do too well in person."

Pretty funny, don't remember the company or the product though, so maybe not the most effective ad.

woj · 10-09-2007, 11:03 AM

Nigerians have been doing that shit for years...

MetaMan · 10-09-2007, 11:09 AM

EVERYONE is this thread is RACIST towards niggar-ians except ME

Casa Nova · 10-09-2007, 11:23 AM

Con artists... the world will always have them.

Casa Nova · 10-09-2007, 11:23 AM

Con artists... the world will always have them.

AliGbone · 10-09-2007, 12:18 PM

dats one for the classics

10-08-2007, 09:46 PM	#1
RayVega Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York ICQ#348007554 Posts: 4,212	Huge Fucking Scam : Wow! My neighbor has been filling out all these bullshit "we will find you business grants" forms online. Well last week he got a letter which congratulated him on the fact that they have isolated several US grants that he qualifies for and that grants were guaranteed and already in an escrow account. In the Letter was a Legitimate looking CHECK from one of the smaller grants they got for him which all in total were $75,000. The check was for $3580.88 and the reason they processed this grant was to show him that they were real etc. Now to get the additional money, all he needs to do is send them $3500 in fees Via Western Union and in a few weeks he'd receive the rest of the checks. Wow! he figured he had it made. He deposited the check...and it CLEARED! That's when (now that he knew it was legit) he showed me, and told me about it. Of course I eventually convinced him to abandon his dream until more investigation was done, but the wire had to be sent back within three days! Needless to say, he waited and received a nice call from the bank manager telling him the check was fake, and that sometimes the money will hit the account even if a check was a fake for a few days until it's caught, but the bank is not responible and it was taken back from his account. What a scam! He almost sent them $3500 to have it yanked back out of his account. Thanks to a little common sense he didn't get ripped off. I wonder how many people fall for this shit? . . . __________________ Ray "The Don" Vega Managing Director Private Equity Fund [email protected]

10-08-2007, 10:28 PM	#4
Christina Muller Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada/Germany Posts: 923	the saying is ..if it looks to good ....always someone will find a new smart angle/scam to get money off people..and ususally they prey on one weakness..greed..and the promise to people of easy money! __________________ Promote A Brand Your Surfer Trusts Playboy No Upsell - No X Sales - No Bullshit !

10-08-2007, 10:34 PM	#5
lazycash Troll Patrol Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Local Socal Posts: 15,214	Did he contact the scammers back and let them know what he thought of them? Last edited by lazycash; 10-08-2007 at 10:35 PM..

10-08-2007, 10:36 PM	#6
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	If you want real grants everyone knows you must buy that fat ass book by that crazy ass old guy on TV or at least go to B & N and copy out the ones that interest you. Or some towns have a grant and resource center. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

10-08-2007, 10:44 PM	#7
CuriousToyBoy Crazy Aussie Bastard Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wherever I lay my hat, that's my home. Posts: 16,787	The Australian Government has reported that Australians in Australia are losing $2.5 million EVERY MONTH to the Nigerian scam alone. Still. TODAY. Suckers are born every minute. 2c __________________ Celebs Adult Who's Who ==> Ambush Interview ==> ICQ 293 070 684 ==> intmarpacrim AT gmail DOT com

10-08-2007, 10:08 PM	#2
Corleone C.R.E.A.M Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,262	western union = always be careful " Thanks for your mail,Since the cost of your bike is $800 i just contacted my client about the cost of your bike and it present condition and he said there is no problem about that.So my client said he will be issuing you a Certified Check of $4000 while you wire 3000 to me through Western Union Money Trasfer and you deduct the cost of your bike $800 and keep the remaining $200 which my client said you should take for the terms of Transaction and Agreement between you and my client.So i will like you to send me your full contact information to where my client will be sending you > the Certified Check like this: > name......... > full address............. > city............... > state............. > country.......... > zipcode............ > cell/office/home phone number....................... > I will look forward to the requested information as soon as possible so that the check can be sent out to you immediately And do get back to me with the Pics of the bike so tha! t my client will be Able to see What he is paying off.Get back to me immediately. Looking torwards your > respond, > Best Regards." from craigslist's fraud site

10-08-2007, 11:35 PM	#8
Phil Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,659	probably Nigerian ring out of Toronto. They have huge printing shop there that can make checks that look 100% real. __________________ Ask Phil

10-09-2007, 12:10 AM	#9
Cash Click on my TCG signature Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 20,825	Nigerian scam again; whenever you hear about Western Union, the scam is there! __________________ $9.95/month for 15000 GB bandwidth monthly, unlimited (sub)domains and MySQL5, PHP4/5, 500 GB disk storage! ; use any of these invitation codes: 216263692101; 408636009193; 846090586647; my ICQ 30160426!

10-09-2007, 12:18 AM	#11
tiger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,986	That is a really old scam it has many variations but always the same. They send you a fraudulent check you wire money to them. Any time someone sends you money and then asks for money back that is usually a good tip off you are about to get robbed. That and the obvious Western Union. __________________

10-09-2007, 12:23 AM	#12
sortie Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,771	When ever someone says "send me money so I can send you the money" it's a scam. __________________

10-09-2007, 12:26 AM	#13
minusonebit So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: [email protected] Posts: 7,391	You know, this scam has been floating around forever. I no longer feel sorry for the people who get taken by it. Its like the people who count their money in public on the subway. I don't feel much for them, either.

10-09-2007, 12:26 AM	#14
calibra Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,357	Many people fall for this. It's a business field were big money is made. __________________ GetCyberCash.com

10-09-2007, 03:41 AM	#15
peterk Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,529	I'm sure that next time he will be more carefull and will read more about scams __________________ Bogat mama ala cu loturi de trafic

10-09-2007, 03:54 AM	#16
gooddomains Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 10,127	I would have fallen for it

10-09-2007, 04:05 AM	#17
joehoya Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 82	One of my friends almost fell for a similar scam. She meets this guy on a dating site and they start IMing each other. He seems really nice to her and asks her to cash a check for him. He tells her to wait for it to clear BEFORE she gives him any money. He gives her the check and just before she deposits it she asks me (because I used to work for banks) if she should do it. I tell her it is a scam. However, when she called the bank, whatever dumbass she spoke with made it seem like as long as the check clears she will have no problems. I told her to call that person back and specifically ask what would happen if it was a fake check written on a real account. THEN they tell her she would be liable. Of course, this guy disappeared into the wind after she called him on it. The cops didn't pursue it because she hadn't been successfully ripped off. I guarantee that this guy is ripping off other (too) trusting girls right now.

10-09-2007, 05:40 AM	#18
DaddyHalbucks A freakin' legend! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 18,975	Classic scam. See here: http://www.fakechecks.org __________________ Boner Money

10-09-2007, 05:42 AM	#19
Darkhorse Horsing Around Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: AU Posts: 5,865	Holy crap thats gotta hurt, I imagine this would get most people it all seems legit till bingo check bounces..... Nothing online is free and nothing you get offered online is free.....

10-09-2007, 06:44 AM	#20
Iron Fist Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,400	Anyone who asks you to pay for a loan in advance is shady. Period. __________________ i like waffles

10-09-2007, 08:06 AM	#23
TG Rebecca Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,450	thank goodness you were there to help him avoid getting ripped off. __________________ ICQ: 263-993 \| AIM: TG Rep Rebecca Email: [email protected]

10-09-2007, 11:03 AM	#25
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10-09-2007, 11:09 AM	#26
MetaMan I AM WEB 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,682	EVERYONE is this thread is RACIST towards niggar-ians except ME

10-09-2007, 11:23 AM	#27
Casa Nova Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,867	Con artists... the world will always have them. __________________ ICQ: 405 009 573

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