I reviewed a text ask me to use car wrap from Kai perfume oil they would pay me $500 a week so I fill out info so nxt week I received an email saying I’m sending you the tracking number of a check we sent you when I came home there was a package on my doorstep I opened it and a check was in there for $4756 open it and later that night someone called and asked me did I I told them yes they asked had a deposit I told them yes which I had not deposit it at that time I figured out that it was a scam so they text me back and asked me when was the funds going to be available I told them the next day I had to look up the bank the fraudulent company and at that time the address or the The routing number on the check did not match the bank that was on the check so at that time I knew it was a scam I asked them why would you send me a A $4000 check and I was the only get 1000 and send you the rest I told them I was going to scam them and keep all the money they responded by saying the FBI is going to come get you I said no I’m the FBI and I got you never have to hear it from them again I burn the check soBe aware of what’s going on there are people out there that’s doing some of everything to try to get money from you everybody be blessed They do not belong to or represent views of the Federal Trade Commission. Opinions in comments that appear in this blog belong to the individuals who expressed them. To protect your privacy and the privacy of other people, please do not include personal information. The comments posted on this blog become part of the public domain. We don't edit comments to remove objectionable content, so please ensure that your comment contains none of the above. To file a detailed report about a scam, go to. We won’t post comments that include personal information, like Social Security numbers, account numbers, home addresses, and email addresses.We won’t post threats, defamatory statements, or suggestions or encouragement of illegal activity.We won’t post comments that include vulgar messages, personal attacks by name, or offensive terms that target specific people or groups.We won’t post off-topic comments, repeated identical comments, or comments that include sales pitches or promotions.We expect commenters to treat each other and the blog writers with respect. We review all comments before they are posted, and we won’t post comments that don’t comply with our commenting policy. But keep in mind, this is a moderated blog. Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns are welcome, and we encourage comments. The purpose of this blog and its comments section is to inform readers about Federal Trade Commission activity, and share information to help them avoid, report, and recover from fraud, scams, and bad business practices. Has this happened to you? File a complaint. Want to know more? Read our articles to learn how to spot variations on fake checks and money wiring scams. And if this were a legitimate car wrap opportunity, wouldn’t the company directly pay the car-wrapping vendor, instead of asking you to do it? If you get a message urging you to deposit a check and wire money back, it’s a scam. ![]() And, of course, no one’s wrapping your car. On top of that, you’re on the hook for paying your bank back for the fake check. The money you kept as “your share” disappears, and the money you wired is long gone - no getting it back. Weeks after you wire the money, the check bounces and your bank tells you it was a fake. They tell you to deposit the check, keep part of it as your share, and wire the rest to another company that will wrap your car. But when the “company” sends you a check, it’s for much more than that - a couple thousand dollars. The message says you’ll make a couple hundred bucks. ![]() Or someone might send you a message - maybe because they saw your profile or resume on a job site. You might see an ad on a job board or on social media. It’s only easy money for the scammer who placed the ads. Have you seen ads promising easy money if you shrink-wrap your car - with ads for brands like Monster Energy, Red Bull, or Pepsi? The “company” behind the ads says all you have to do is deposit a check, use part of it to pay a specified shrink-wrap vendor, and drive around like you normally would. Identity Theft and Online Security Show/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items.Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts Show/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items.Money-Making Opportunities and Investments.Jobs and Making Money Show/hide Jobs and Making Money menu items. ![]()
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