OK, I’m in talks with a guy from Atlanta wanting to move in as a roommate. He says his name is Dennis, and that he wants to move in for a 6-12 month lease. Things were going well until I got this from him:
How are you doing today ? Well, I just want to let you know that I just had a slight change in my schedule. I had an urgent call about my Mum’s death and had to leave immediately. I hope this wont change anything ? since I haven’t concluded with my shipper, a check was sent out to you today in the amount of $3700. I hope we can handle this matter maturely. Kindly deduct the money for the room and send the rest of the funds to my shipper,the remaining balance will cover for my shipping fee.
I already shipped my desktop computer and 3 luggage, those wont deliver until Next week My car and other essential needs will ship after payment has been made.So as soon as you receive check, deduct money for the room and kindly send the remaining balance to the shipper.
I will keep in touch you with. I will also let you know my traveling details so that you know what time and day i will be arriving . Kindly get back to me to know that you will take care of that.
Have a good day
Dennis
So what do you think? Scam? I’m starting to feel it. How about you?
Well, the big hint here is that he’s asking me to forward anything. I call BS right there. Just wanted to get a 2nd opinion.
well, if you get a pile of stuff from this guy on your doorstep and then a check for $3700.00 comes in the mail, i doubt it…
Sounds like it. Dont send any money until that check clears – if it does.
yeah like they said before wait until the checks clears
It’s a scam. But if there is any doubt is is a simple matter to wait until the check clears – 4 to 5 days.
scam! – this was big in idaho for a while. they send you a check that is forged. then they send you out to cash it. dont do it man. you can get jail time for cashing a fraudulent check. then you send them some money and they keep it.
It is a scam, no question about it, modeled after the so called Nigerian Scam. The checks look real, but they are actually forgeries and banks usually do not detect it until several weeks later; in the mean time you deposit the check and mail the shipper a certain amount and you never hear from them again. You will never see the lap top etc.
Who is he kidding, he could not provide a check to the shipper, but had time to deliver his furniture. Wake up!
Edit: It is true that usually the hold on the check is released in a few days, but when the check turns out to be a forgery, you are on the hook; banks have gone after customers months after the check hold was released.
My advise, Don’t get involved with Checks,Sad story but appears to
be a not so good deal or situation,If you knew the person that might
make a difference,Follow your first mind.