I found a job posting on Craigslist, that sited help needed as a PERSONAL ASSISTANT. I answered with an email requesting consideration for this position. About a week later, I received an email explaining that I would be working for someone named Teddy Wayne, who was abroad on business at the moment, but needed me to take care of certain business matters in the states. I received a envelope shortly after that which contained (2) postal money orders in the amount of $865.00 each. When I checked my email I found an Pasadena, Ca address and instructions concerning cashing the money orders and sending them by Western Union. I was instructed to remove $350.00 as payment. I followed the instructions, cashed the money orders at my bank, took out $350.00 and took the rest to a grocery store that offered Western Union Transfers. I wired the remaining $1,380.00 to Pasadena, Ca as instructed. I pay for the wiring fee out of the $350.00. I received an email later that day informing me that the money had been received, and to expect another package soon. About 4 days later I received a UPS package which contained (5) postal money orders all in the amount of $865.00 each. I took them to the bank and was told I needed to pay a $70.00 overdraft fee before I could cash them. I left and took the money orders to the Post Office. I hand the clerk the money orders and told him I needed them cashed. He immediately explained that those money orders were not legitimate. I was Stunned. Then he explain about the actual SCAM process. I was in shock, and thought that it was all just some mistake on the clerks behalf. But the Post Office took the money orders. About 9 days later, I get a call from the bank concerning a collection agency collecting $1,700 odd dollars from me. They said I was still held responsible even if I didn't know it was a SCAM. I'am presently without a job, and have no way to pay the bank. I have placed a report with the local police department.
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