Lawyer

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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OK, I will, but I just don't see how it could be forged when this guy, Mike Brett, walks in and gives the bank $9850.00 and they issue him this cashier's check.

 

[Scoop]

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SBN, I agree, I think somehow, the check is bogus. This story has been all over the news in the last 6 months. Unless the original bank teller got cash from the person, and possibly if the bank teller got cash, it is too suspicious. Maybe they forged a check that they then drew money out of the Bank against, then went and used that cash for a cashier's check. Heck, why not contact your attorney general and see what they say, or contact the local office of the FBI. The story I read was about a family business in a small village in Africa that does just this. This is all they do. Nigeria rings a bell. This story about a friend's Dad dying is right on target. 3 to 4 weeks later, you may find out. NOw if the guy that owes him money comes down with $9,850 in cash instead of a cashier's check, then deal with him. Just do it in public where you can be protected.<br /><br />Boy, I have to install this spell check at home. My typing bites especially when I'm tired.

 

[plywoody]

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I agree with all of those that say you are getting scammed. The absolute least you should do is go to an attorney, explain everything to him, and give him what money you have to hold in trust.<br />There are all sorts of subtle things you may have done that you don't realize that might put you at further risk. Contact a lawyer with all documents you can find, and/or contact authorities. You may think you are holding all the cards, but I'm betting they ain't the winning hand.<br /><br />John

 

[Beaux]

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SBN-<br />Rudeafrican makes some good points that he seems to have experience dealing with. Your situation definitely sounds sort of "fishy" but it also is not very similar to the nigerian police website claims and examples. AS you said, play it cautious and dont the spend the money yet. Most of the nigerian scams entice people by greed and tax evasion suggestions, this person also did not ask for bank information,etc from you and did not involve large sums of $$$. You said he used a check from a bank in your town, initially did you give him the name of that bank after he contancted you? Does the guy who got the cashiers check have an account there currently? I would get that bank involved asap and would start soon so you are prepared. Dont feel bad, I was ignorant to this type of scam as well and would have been just as likely to be trapped. I had heard of the dead relative scam and the send my some money to get a large amoount returned in compensation for your help scam but this was new to me. I still hope it works out for you, Good luck

 

[Beaux]

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Sbn- <br />rereading your posts, I saw where you said that this guy, mike brett, went in a gave the bank in question $9850.00. did the bank manager tell you that specifically? he said it was a cash deposit and then the cashiers check was written after that? If so , you should be in the clear because then you know its not a forged check that will clear on some unsuspecting account holder. If you are not sure, Check with the bank and see whether the funds were drawn from an account or cash deposit. if from an account, who's name is on it and get the bank to check with account holder asap for fraud. Got my fingers crossed for you.............I know everyone is waiting to hear from you about status.

 

[SlowlySinking]

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Spinner_Bait Nut, I also have my fingers crossed for you, stop thinking about it and enjoy the Holidays. <br /><br />BTW, there is actually a training film on this subject, it's a movie with George C. Scott and Michael Sarazin (sic) called "The Flim Flam Man". If you ever get a chance, see it.

 

[mellowyellow]

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SBN... what happened?

 

[miloman]

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SBN sorry to tell you this but you got scammed I hope Im wrong the exact samr thing happened to my buddy selling his car similar transaction, sent the money was out 3400 it almost is the same as I have read with you. He said that the rcmp in canada was investigating it and it was run from some office in Vancouver I'll ask him to email me everything and I'll post and see what you think

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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I can't say to much, but the bank admitted to making a mistake.<br />Will post more about it later.

 

[mellowyellow]

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dang!!! sorry to hear that SBN.<br />good luck.<br />M.Y.

 

[bayman]

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This is a scam. I have seen this exact scam with the same wording sent to several people.<br /><br />Whenever you see this scam you should just report it to the FBI and do not reply to the sender.<br /><br />- bayman

 

[ebbtide176]

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we will all be hoping the best outcome for you SBN. what a pain in the --- its been for you so far... i do hope you really had a great xmas.

 

[12Footer]

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Sloopy, I may be strange, but not quite a lawyer <br /><br />I'm an inspector for a municipality....For the next 249 days,at least. I'll be retiring Sept1,2003.<br />Then, maybee I'll become a lawyer

 

[OLFISHNFART]

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Well it seems he is in quite a pickle from what I have read.<br />His last post is interesting though.<br />If the bank is admitting a mistake on their part, this might be in his favor.<br />There is one thing for sure and that is that he is not the first one to be scammed and I am sure he will not be the last.<br />Good luck and I hope it turns out alright for you.

 

[88spl]

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Perhaps...... "NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS"

 

[SlowlySinking]

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web scams are everywhere, here's a sample e-mail request (scam) that I see a couple of times a week. Sounds like easy money, and it is, but not for you.<br /><br />URGENT REQUEST<br />I am a Solicitor resident and practicing in Lagos, Nigeria and I am using this correspondence to urgently seek and request your assistance and cooperation in a sensitive but highly beneficial financial arrangement. An important client of mine whose details and person I cannot release at this point has implored me to contact a reliable and trustworthy partner overseas to urgently receive and handle funds total FIFTEEN MILLION US DOLLARS(US$15.M)in CASH presently lodged in a security/finance outfit in overseas. Due to my<br />client inability to travel out of the country<br />presently and the fact that we continue to accumulate huge debts daily as long as this consignment remains in the security/finance company we need an associate and partner to proceed as soon as possible to receive<br />this funds for investment purpose as shall be<br />instructed by my client. We have agreed in principle to give twenty-five percent<br />(25%) of the total sum to whom ever shall handle this funds for us while the remaining sixty-five percent (65%)shall be for my client and ten-percent (10%) for me as the attorney. As soon as you are ready to proceed to receive this cash on our behalf we shall furnish you with the details and information you will need to accomplish<br />this task. <br />Please be rest assured that this arrangement is<br />absolutely risk free And cannot implicate you in any way. However I implore you to handle this matter with urgency and utmost confidence even if you do not intend to execute the project for us. Whatever the case, please acknowledge receipt of this mail via the my Email address.<br />If your response is positive we shall proceed<br />immediately without any delay.<br />Thank you in anticipation of your cooperation and<br />hoping to hear from you soonest.<br />Yours sincerely,<br />Barrister Usman Rabiu (LLB).

 

[Summer Fun]

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well what the heck happen???..did you get your money or what??? please let us know.....

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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All I can say right now is that I got the money and everything is in my favor.

 

[KeltonKrew]

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Good to hear that. Keep us Posted!

 

[Summer Fun]

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thats great you had me thinking of all the bad things that could go wrong........whew