Check for $2,000

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so today i walk back from classes and open my mailbox before riding the elevator up to my dorm. theres a letter in it, w/ stamps from england. I listed a textbook on facebook for sale and this guy contacted me about it saying how he runs a company buying books for clients. I agreed to sell him the book and have the book picked up, and the fee he charged his client would be in the check. that excess fee i have to wire him. i open the letter though and this check is for 2 large. going to the bank tomorrow to see if it cashes, if so YEEE~!

Mar 9 2010 4:04PM

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Joshua.

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Cool...

Mar 9 2010 4:09PM

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powday

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You're an idiot if you cash that check...

those scammers are looking for dumb fucks like yourself, you obviously haven't ever heard of a nigerian scam....have fun when that check bounces, your a bumbass for even getting this far into the deal. Wow, kids like you make me have no faith in humanity.

Mar 9 2010 4:09PM

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geteducated

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oh fucking lol

Mar 9 2010 4:09PM

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PaleCelery

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yea srsly.

ever heard of the phrase "too good to be true"

Why would somebody give you 2 grand for a textbook?

Mar 9 2010 4:15PM

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corona

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Yea, you for sure just got scammed. but what I don't get, is why would someone go to that much trouble for a textbook?

Mar 9 2010 4:19PM

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jeremy.g

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wow.

Mar 9 2010 4:25PM

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skiierman

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hahaha awesome.

Mar 9 2010 4:27PM

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TechnoPotamus

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i really hope he reads this thread again before he goes and willingly lets himself get scammed.

Mar 9 2010 4:31PM

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dave44

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Definitely a scam.

We don't know the full details of the deal, but if it's a 419 scam as suggested above, it may cash, but it will reverse and leave you responsible for the sum.

Did you really think someone would send you 2g's for a textbook?

Mar 9 2010 4:32PM

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Norred

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oh please come back and let us know what happens next.

Mar 9 2010 4:32PM

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Jodi

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The Better Business Bureau recently released its list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2009. Many of those continue today and seek to take advantage of people suffering in tough economic times.

A large number of scammers use the Internet to target large audiences of people and purchase e-mail lists to prowl for their prey online. Other offers come by phone or in the mail. All are designed to appeal to desperate, vulnerable people in need of a quick dollar to help make ends meet.

OVER PAYMENT SCAMS Small businesses, landlords, and sellers on classifieds or sites like Craigslist are targeted. The scammer will pretend to be a customer and will send a check for more than the amount requested. Scammers instruct the victims to deposit the check and wire the extra amount somewhere else — and that is usually back to the scammer.

Mar 9 2010 4:34PM

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skrilla_MAC

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this.

check the numbers on the bottom of check. there should be eight of them i think. if not check is fake.

Mar 9 2010 4:36PM

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Dustin.

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Well I hope you know that you will be held responsible for trying to cash a counterfeit check, not the Nigerian who mailed it to you.

Mar 9 2010 4:43PM

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connoroh

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hah.

Mar 9 2010 4:44PM

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bryanw

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yo thats a legit scam that has been happening to alot of ppl around my area

Mar 9 2010 4:46PM

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gmack24

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My only question is HOW are you in college.

Mar 9 2010 4:47PM

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Broseph_Stalin

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well are you sure its in dollars, because otherwise, you claimed about being a scammer.

Mar 9 2010 4:49PM

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bsuthjwu

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is that so? well i'd talk to a banker beforehand either way

Mar 9 2010 4:50PM

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bsuthjwu

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in college w/ a 3.94, suck it

Mar 9 2010 4:52PM

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FreeskierRocco.

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I got a check for over $57,000 once from some african country for "winning a book contest". damn I wish it was real.

Mar 9 2010 4:53PM

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karmagod

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You're in no position to insult people when you're too stupid to realize a scam of this magnitude.

Mar 9 2010 4:54PM

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Big_Spence

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glad you finally got my check!
feel free to cash it at your leisure and i will be looking for that textbook sometime in the next couple weeks!

cheers,
The King of Nigeria

Mar 9 2010 4:56PM

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Dustin.

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What college, how many hours, and what major?

Believe it or not, that makes a difference. Either way, my 9 year old cousin was smart enough to realize the one he got was bull shit.

Mar 9 2010 4:58PM

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alex.bgk.

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DO NOT GO THROUGH WITH THIS

classic scam.. check will bounce in two weeks, you get hit with the bill, while the cash is already to him untraceable..

seriously do not do this.. adn the bank WILL cash it. itll just be on you if it bounces, not him

Mar 9 2010 4:58PM

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