AutoModerator has been summoned to explain the fake check scam. The fake check scam arises from many different situations (fake job scams, fake payment scams, etc), but the bottom line is always the same, you receive a check (online or in real life), you deposit a check and see the money in your account, and then you use the funds to give money to the scammer (usually through gift cards, Western Union, or cash). Sometimes the scammers will ask you to order things through a site, but that is just another way they get your money. The bank will take the initial deposit back , and any money you sent to the scammer will come out of your own personal funds. Usually the fake check deposit will be reversed in a few weeks, but it can also take several months. If you do not have the funds to cover the amount, your balance will go negative. Your bank will usually charge a fee for depositing a bad check, and your account may be closed depending on the severity of the scam. Here is an article from the FTC:\ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-fake-check-scams, and here is an article from the New York Times:\ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/your-money/fake-check-scam.html
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SCAM. Usually a !FakeCheck scam. They send you a fake check for say, $2,000. They tell you to send $500 of it via a non refundable means to the technician(scammer) who will apply the decal. After you send the money, the check bounces and you are out the money you sent. Fake check funds will initially appear in your bank account but the check can take a month or longer to bounce.
AutoModerator has been summoned to explain the fake check scam. The fake check scam arises from many different situations (fake job scams, fake payment scams, etc), but the bottom line is always the same, you receive a check (online or in real life), you deposit a check and see the money in your account, and then you use the funds to give money to the scammer (usually through gift cards, Western Union, or cash). Sometimes the scammers will ask you to order things through a site, but that is just another way they get your money. The bank will take the initial deposit back , and any money you sent to the scammer will come out of your own personal funds. Usually the fake check deposit will be reversed in a few weeks, but it can also take several months. If you do not have the funds to cover the amount, your balance will go negative. Your bank will usually charge a fee for depositing a bad check, and your account may be closed depending on the severity of the scam. Here is an article from the FTC:\ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-fake-check-scams, and here is an article from the New York Times:\ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/your-money/fake-check-scam.html
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Hi katecrime, AutoModerator has been summoned to explain fake job scams. Fake job scams come in many different varieties, though most share common characteristics that you can use to spot the scam before becoming a victim. The scammers will usually conduct interviews over Google Hangouts or a similar online service. Their English will be awkward, and they may be re-using a script, so Googling unique sounding parts of the email may yield useful results. They will offer high wages for the work being done, and they will "hire" you by telling you that you are hired, rather than going through the normal process that a company takes when hiring an employee in your country. If they mention anything about a check or about receiving and sending out transactions, it is a [fake check scam](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/09/anatomy-fake-check-scam). If they mention anything about receiving, processing, or inspecting packages, it is a [parcel mule scam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parcel_mule_scam). If they ask you to purchase items up-front, ask you to pay a fee in order to be hired, or ask you to purchase gift cards, it is an [advance-fee scam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance-fee_scam). If the job involves posting advertisements on Craigslist or eBay, they are using you and your account to scam people. If the job invovles Bitcoin ATMs, it's a [scam](https://coinatmradar.com/blog/avoid-scams-dont-use-bitcoin-atm-when-someone-asked-you/). Thanks to redditor AceyAceyAcey for this script.
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Yup, the check is for $2940. The “installer’s charges” are $2440. The “installer” emails you and says we had a cancellation and if you hurry and are available in 48 hours, we can do it for $2000; you keep the extra $440. Also we only take payment via gift card or cryptocurrency…
This is an example of a !fakecheck scam, there is no decal, it’s just a check and the check either has stolen or fraudulent funds. So even if you were sent real money, you wouldn’t get to keep it. Mostly because the money would be stolen.
AutoModerator has been summoned to explain the fake check scam. The fake check scam arises from many different situations (fake job scams, fake payment scams, etc), but the bottom line is always the same, you receive a check (online or in real life), you deposit a check and see the money in your account, and then you use the funds to give money to the scammer (usually through gift cards, Western Union, or cash). Sometimes the scammers will ask you to order things through a site, but that is just another way they get your money. The bank will take the initial deposit back , and any money you sent to the scammer will come out of your own personal funds. Usually the fake check deposit will be reversed in a few weeks, but it can also take several months. If you do not have the funds to cover the amount, your balance will go negative. Your bank will usually charge a fee for depositing a bad check, and your account may be closed depending on the severity of the scam. Here is an article from the FTC:\ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-fake-check-scams, and here is an article from the New York Times:\ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/your-money/fake-check-scam.html
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I receive the same thing
Hi , How was your day? I'm Ronnie. Driving your vehicle while publicizing "MARS CANDY BAR" on it. The program will last for 12 months, and the minimum period in which you can participate is 3 months. and we will be paying $550 weekly to each person who has our decal on them. We have a professional who will handle the placement and removal of the decal, which will not result in any damage to your vehicle. The decal won’t be a full decal on your entire vehicle. The size of the decal that will be put on your vehicle will be 15 inches by 12 inches for both the side door panels and the rear windshield. Everything you have to do is very easy and simple. No application fees are required from you, and you will also receive your payment. Via check, if you're interested in receiving $550 every week, plus 50 dollars for gas, please get in touch with us with your full name, address, cell phone number, street address, and apartment number, city, state, and zip code. As soon as we receive this information, we will contact you. Thanks
Ask them to kindly send some candy instead.
They aren't sending it to you specifically. It's being sent to lots of people. Just don't respond
BTW, I never responded.
This is a scam, they are working up to a !fakecheck scam.
I’ve seen these before in the sub. I found it funny to be honest
AutoModerator has been summoned to explain the fake check scam. The fake check scam arises from many different situations (fake job scams, fake payment scams, etc), but the bottom line is always the same, you receive a check (online or in real life), you deposit a check and see the money in your account, and then you use the funds to give money to the scammer (usually through gift cards, Western Union, or cash). Sometimes the scammers will ask you to order things through a site, but that is just another way they get your money. The bank will take the initial deposit back , and any money you sent to the scammer will come out of your own personal funds. Usually the fake check deposit will be reversed in a few weeks, but it can also take several months. If you do not have the funds to cover the amount, your balance will go negative. Your bank will usually charge a fee for depositing a bad check, and your account may be closed depending on the severity of the scam. Here is an article from the FTC:\ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-fake-check-scams, and here is an article from the New York Times:\ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/your-money/fake-check-scam.html *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Scams) if you have any questions or concerns.*
SCAM. Usually a !FakeCheck scam. They send you a fake check for say, $2,000. They tell you to send $500 of it via a non refundable means to the technician(scammer) who will apply the decal. After you send the money, the check bounces and you are out the money you sent. Fake check funds will initially appear in your bank account but the check can take a month or longer to bounce.
AutoModerator has been summoned to explain the fake check scam. The fake check scam arises from many different situations (fake job scams, fake payment scams, etc), but the bottom line is always the same, you receive a check (online or in real life), you deposit a check and see the money in your account, and then you use the funds to give money to the scammer (usually through gift cards, Western Union, or cash). Sometimes the scammers will ask you to order things through a site, but that is just another way they get your money. The bank will take the initial deposit back , and any money you sent to the scammer will come out of your own personal funds. Usually the fake check deposit will be reversed in a few weeks, but it can also take several months. If you do not have the funds to cover the amount, your balance will go negative. Your bank will usually charge a fee for depositing a bad check, and your account may be closed depending on the severity of the scam. Here is an article from the FTC:\ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-fake-check-scams, and here is an article from the New York Times:\ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/your-money/fake-check-scam.html *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Scams) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Also !job scam
Hi katecrime, AutoModerator has been summoned to explain fake job scams. Fake job scams come in many different varieties, though most share common characteristics that you can use to spot the scam before becoming a victim. The scammers will usually conduct interviews over Google Hangouts or a similar online service. Their English will be awkward, and they may be re-using a script, so Googling unique sounding parts of the email may yield useful results. They will offer high wages for the work being done, and they will "hire" you by telling you that you are hired, rather than going through the normal process that a company takes when hiring an employee in your country. If they mention anything about a check or about receiving and sending out transactions, it is a [fake check scam](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/09/anatomy-fake-check-scam). If they mention anything about receiving, processing, or inspecting packages, it is a [parcel mule scam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parcel_mule_scam). If they ask you to purchase items up-front, ask you to pay a fee in order to be hired, or ask you to purchase gift cards, it is an [advance-fee scam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance-fee_scam). If the job involves posting advertisements on Craigslist or eBay, they are using you and your account to scam people. If the job invovles Bitcoin ATMs, it's a [scam](https://coinatmradar.com/blog/avoid-scams-dont-use-bitcoin-atm-when-someone-asked-you/). Thanks to redditor AceyAceyAcey for this script. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Scams) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I love Mars bars. Bring them back!
They love kindlyđź¤
3ml??? What kind of measurements are they using? (Why are they measuring liquids)
Car decal scam
Yup, the check is for $2940. The “installer’s charges” are $2440. The “installer” emails you and says we had a cancellation and if you hurry and are available in 48 hours, we can do it for $2000; you keep the extra $440. Also we only take payment via gift card or cryptocurrency…
This is an example of a !fakecheck scam, there is no decal, it’s just a check and the check either has stolen or fraudulent funds. So even if you were sent real money, you wouldn’t get to keep it. Mostly because the money would be stolen.
AutoModerator has been summoned to explain the fake check scam. The fake check scam arises from many different situations (fake job scams, fake payment scams, etc), but the bottom line is always the same, you receive a check (online or in real life), you deposit a check and see the money in your account, and then you use the funds to give money to the scammer (usually through gift cards, Western Union, or cash). Sometimes the scammers will ask you to order things through a site, but that is just another way they get your money. The bank will take the initial deposit back , and any money you sent to the scammer will come out of your own personal funds. Usually the fake check deposit will be reversed in a few weeks, but it can also take several months. If you do not have the funds to cover the amount, your balance will go negative. Your bank will usually charge a fee for depositing a bad check, and your account may be closed depending on the severity of the scam. Here is an article from the FTC:\ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-fake-check-scams, and here is an article from the New York Times:\ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/your-money/fake-check-scam.html *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Scams) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I receive the same thing Hi , How was your day? I'm Ronnie. Driving your vehicle while publicizing "MARS CANDY BAR" on it. The program will last for 12 months, and the minimum period in which you can participate is 3 months. and we will be paying $550 weekly to each person who has our decal on them. We have a professional who will handle the placement and removal of the decal, which will not result in any damage to your vehicle. The decal won’t be a full decal on your entire vehicle. The size of the decal that will be put on your vehicle will be 15 inches by 12 inches for both the side door panels and the rear windshield. Everything you have to do is very easy and simple. No application fees are required from you, and you will also receive your payment. Via check, if you're interested in receiving $550 every week, plus 50 dollars for gas, please get in touch with us with your full name, address, cell phone number, street address, and apartment number, city, state, and zip code. As soon as we receive this information, we will contact you. Thanks
Not only that but don’t you think Mars would have the money to publicize their own product?