I just got a money order by mail. It was sent from Melanie Kennedy of Lubbock Texas. The money order was supposedly from Gary Lemco of San Jose California. I was supposed to cash the money order at my bank and evaluate a Western Union center. I was supposed to keep $200 for myself and wire the rest to Simi Bay at 402 Wassey Road in Manila Philippenes. I did a white pages search on Gary and Melanie. The addresses are real and so are the people. I could not find anything on Simi. I tried calling the numbers listed for Melanie and Gary and got answering machines. I checked the USPS homepage and got a money order verification number to call, but it says they are experiencing technical difficulties at this time. According to everything I have googled, my money order is a fake. There was also a note from James Giles with the money order that had instructions on what to do. Mr. Giles is supposedly affiliated with the Mystery Shopper Providers Association. Once I cash the check and wire the money I am to send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].
I assume that this is some type of scam and have no desire to get in trouble for participating in fraud.
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