Submitted: Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Terrance
Redondo Beach
U.S.A.
This is a common scam these days. People say they have a bunch of money for you, and need a smaller amount for a processing fee, or something else.
A new variation of this is when someone is trying to sell something, say for $500. You will get a (bogus) check from someone for some amount that is much higher than the cost of the item. They say to cash the check, and send them the difference, usually via Western Union. You send the money, and ultimately find out that the check they sent you was worthless.
Bottom line: There are a lot of these scams going on -- don't let greed cloud your vision.