I too thought this sounded like a good deal. I even called the FBI - they had no knowledge of any scam and said that as long as I was not being asked for money up front it was probably on the level.
I call IRS, who directed me to forms concerning taxes on money sent out of the country. The contract seemed to have that covered.
All seemed okay. Enough so that my daughter and son-in-law decided to try it too.
My check for $9925 was held by the bank long enough for it to be returned as counterfeit before I withdrew any money. My daughter and son-in-law were not so lucky. They deposited their check for $4300 and withdrew it 3 days later to wire western union. Now all their accounts are frozen and they are really hurting financially.
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