I was sent a check for $3,980.00. The envelope was from NJ but the stamp was from Canada. My instructions were to shop at Wal-Mart, Home Depot, or J.C. Penny and spend $170.00. The second phase was to call my assigned coordinator and get an address to wire $3,340.00 via Western Union or Money Gram. Once complete with both tasks I was required to fax all my receipts to the number provided.
I deposited the check in my account and asked the teller if the check looked ok or was there something I could do determine its validity. She told me to keep the check in the account for approximately 5-7 business days and the check would probably clear. Four days after the check was deposited I received a letter from my bank that told me they had put a hold on the check for 10 business days while they did more investigation on the check.
Thank goodness I found this web site and thank goodness I didn't spend any of the money.
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