Got this check from virgin atlantic bla bla bla to cash, get some money out and complete some payment directiv?

Question

was told to go and cash it and get some out of it to complete the payment directive. how far is this true and not fraud?

Answer 1

I would be sceptical of it...call and ask your attorney.

Answer 2

Let me guess.

1. They told you that you won something or its for some sort of job from a company/lottery that you never heard of.

2. They sent you EXTRA $$$ on the check so you can cash it the Western Union/UPS/Deposit directly to them.

3. A week Later you find out the check was a FAKE, you are out the $$$ you sent them + the $$ on the check + the banks BAD CHECK FEE.

ITS A SCAM, shouldnt have even cashed it. Better deposit that money back in your account right away, DO NOT SEND THEM ANYTHING. This way the only $$ your losing is from the banks Bad Check Fee which will be $35 or so

Answer 3

Scam.  Scam.  Scam.  

This is a classic check scam.  They send you a fake check that will hold up for just a day or two.  You cash it, then they ask you to send a certain percent of the check to them.

A few days later the bank declares the check is fake and you are out the entire value of the check AND the money you sent to the scammer!