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Originally Posted by yorkieusa OK. Look at this:
Nigerian Check Cashing Scam The Nigerian check cashing scam usually involves transferring funds internationally. The scam artist attempts to reassure the victim by offering apparently legal contracts, forged or false documents bearing company letterhead, false letters of credit, payment schedules and bank drafts.
Once the scammer has obtained the victim's trust, checks, money orders or wire deposits are sent to the victim for "processing." The victim is asked to cash the check or money order (wire deposits will send the money directly to the victim's account) and send a percentage of the funds back to its origination. The need for the "middle man" is often explained as being a way around international fees or taxes. Once the funds are sent back to the scammers (usually the victim is told to keep a percentage for themselves, as payment for their services), the victim's bank or financial institution learns that the check/money order/wire transfer was fraudulent. The funds are then subtracted from the victim's account and he or she is made liable for the lost money. http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/Careers/1...ams/index.html |
Thank for you that. I was convinced already the first time I read it that it was a scam because I 've heard of people from Camroon or Nigeria sending fake checks, etc. and end up getting all of your information somehow, so ofcourse i questioned her and I would in no way open a new account for a babysitting job, and accept $200 in advance if I did no work. Well anyway I emailed her this just to see what her response was...
"Why must I open an account with Wells Fargo bank? Can't he just send the money to my bank account? Or to me? Also when would you like to set up an interview? Oh yea I thought that the job was for the weekends...I think I misread.....Well anyway I would be delighted to babysit little Kathy. I love children!"
I said my bank account so see if she would actually say oh yea give me your account number, etc. lol And in the ad I believe it said the job was babysitting on the weekends....I just want to see what her response is and what they intend on doing to get money out of me. I hate when people mess with me like this