6 Sep
2004
6 Sep
'04
11:35 p.m.
On Monday 06 September 2004 23:19, Teo Zenios wrote:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Finnegan" <pat(a)computer-refuge.org>
To: <dvcorbin(a)optonline.net>et>; "General Discussion: On-Topic and
Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 12:11 AM
Subject: Re: Fraud offer from GB, How to deal with it?
Yeah, but he has no *proof* that the guy is trying to be fraudulent, and
considering it's crossing international boundaries, the local cops
probably aren't going to be able/willing to do much. If you get the
guy to send you a bad check, you've got some proof that something's up.
Anyways, who doesn't like to be a little "reckless". This guy sounds
more like a scammer, it's not quite the same as screwing with your
local drug dealer/mob boss. :)
Pat
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If you accept the check, you should be able to call the issuing
bank or business and verify the authenticity of the account, and
that it has funds available, before submitting the check to your
own bank. Definately don't try and cash the check until you can
verify if it's authentic. If you are worried about your
"identity", you can have it sent to a business or a friend's PO box
if you can find someone willing to help you out.
If the deal smells funny then don't attempt to go through with it and
notify the law. Playing games with thieves is not a smart thing to
do.