What would u do if u got a check in the mail for 5000 dollars?

Question

i recieved a check in the mail for $5000 today to become a mystery shopper and i am pretty sure it is a scam

Answer 1

Its a scam. Tear it up and continue your living.

Answer 2

It is a scam. Do nothing, other then ripping it up and throwing it out, with the check. If you look carefully you will likely see that if you endorse it you are agreeing to pay someone for something you do not want or need.

Answer 3

it's a scam ... ask yourself ... has anyone ever given me a check for $5,000 in the past, for no reason?

Answer 4

Just because it looks real that does not mean the account it is tied too  has the money in it.

I can write a real check for 10,000 but that doesnt mean theres 10,000 in my account so the check will bounce.        Just discard it.

Answer 5

Oh that is a scam. do you know how many emails i have gotten about that? DO NOT put that check into your bank nor try to Cash it. As a matter of fact if you get a email about it..just delete it.

Answer 6

Do you have a bank account?  It might be a little bit embarrassing if there was anything on the check that said VOID, or NOT A VALID CHECK or something you overlooked, but your bank would be happy to check it out.  If it's legit, and can be cashed, then you should definitely check any fine print or attached documents.   Silent Shoppers are very legit and companies WILL pay you to shop.  No, you cannot cash it and have a ball.  You have to responsibly document where you went, what you bought, and I guarantee there are tons of questionnaires and reports they want you to fill out.   Legit silent shoppers is an occupation, and if legit, you were given "expense" money... and you now owe them your time to do the work.

Answer 7

Deposit it in the bank.  If it clears you rich baby.

Answer 8

WHAT WOULD I DO? I would submit the check to the police intelligence to be able to find the group of people masterminding this kind of scheme or scam to alert more people of their modus operandi.

SOME PEOPLE are so gullible that they will go to banks and encash this kind of check not knowing it is fake or bogus, so in order that these people know what they are getting in the mail they should be informed by the citizen itself who received this and informed in return the police not just keep the check or tear it apart. THERE IS MUCH MORE service to the public to let them know this kind of scam. THE MORE THE BETTER even advertising to television or radio and showing the check so that the public will have a clear view of it.

Answer 9

I would put it through the shredder.  If you cash the check, your bank balance will become a mystery.

Answer 10

It's a scam - we handle many of these per year.  You will be scammed - discard it.

Answer 11

I cashed a check for almost $6000 and I think it cleared I got cash. I was told to send $4200 western union it to some place. What do I do if It doesnt clear I dont have $4200 what do I do?