<VV> E-Mail Scam

[Kenneth N. Wildman]

Great idea to keep detailed records.  It will make it much easier for the
prosecutor to make his case against you for fraud.  And using the U.S.
postal service to send the "fee-reduced" funds only elevates it to a federal
crime.

Hint:  You are not given a free ride to engage in criminal behavior just
because someone "may have" tried it with you.

When the dust settles please let us know the visiting hours.    <grin>

Ken 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]
> On Behalf Of Charles Lee at Proper Pro Per
> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 5:07 AM
> To: Mike Demeter
> Cc: Virtual Vairs
> Subject: Re: <VV> E-Mail Scam
> 
> The scam is for you to cash her check, and then send her a money order or
> cash.
> 
> The victim will do this BEFORE the check clears, on "good faith," and then
> of course, the scammer's check bounces.  Sometimes, the scammer's check
can
> bounce even after you thought it was cleared.  Check with your bank and
make
> sure they don't "un-clear" it after you've sent "her" the money  !!!
> 
> So, you might even be able to scam the scammer by cashing it with a *NEW*
> account, wait for the check to clear, then help yourself to a healthy
"check
> cashing fee" before sending "her" (probably a guy) the balance.
> 
> Make copies of everything and keep good records, and send them the money
(or
> some of it) so they can't take legal action against you.
> 
> However, there may still be a scam there, by giving them your account info
> on their copy of the check that is eventually returned to this "gal."
Hence
> the NEW account, and not an existing account.
> 
> If you want to take the risk, give it a whirl, but be very careful.
> 
> Has anyone done anything but delete these scams ?
> 
> NOTE : I'm not an attorney, so I can't give legal advice. Anyone out there
> know about this (besides just deleting the scam) ?
> 
> I wish someone would try that with me.  I'd love to take my theory for a
> test drive.
>