I took did a thourough check on Pertus Worldwide before sending them any of my information. Nothing turned up. So, after discussing the details with my husband, we decided to do it.
We got our first check for $4729 on October 14 and immediately deposited in our account. A few days later, we called the bank to see if the check cleared. The teller at the bank, said she would call us back. She called the bank the check was written thru and verified the funds. She called us back and said it would clear that day.
A few days later, I transferred the funds to a local account that I established because my primary account is out of town. That day I took the funds, minus $600 to Western Union and sent it off. This morning, our bank calls notifying us that the check was counterfeit and we are responsible for the charges.
Unfortunately, we have no money because we are both unemployed. To make matters worse, what little money we had is now being used to cover that bad check; therefore, all bills that have been paid via check will bounce and incur MORE fees and charges.
We don't know what to do. There has to be something that will protect us since we called the bank to verify. Who is there to protect us? If anyone can offer suggestions, please let us know. We are hoping that the bank will give us a loan to cover the check so that we can pay them back slowly.
They probably won't do that, but it is the only option we can come up with. If you have ANY information on protection of those of us who have been scammed, please let me know.
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