Just thought I would pass this on in case anyone else runs across it. My wife got a letter in the mail today. It contained a check for $2962.30 and a letter from "Global Processing Group" identifying her as the winner of $50,000. Legitimate looking until you get to the third paragraph which reads "enclosed is a check of $2962.30 USD, payable to you and MUST be deposited into your bank account only to pay for your processing fees and international taxes...". Seems the GPG is located in St Thomas, Virgin Islands. Oh yeah, the bank is located in Roselle, Illinois. Did I mention the envelope didn't have a return address? Only
"060920 20:42 H4T 1A0 056
De Partout jusqu'a vous
From anwhere to anyone" and a stamp from Canada?
Well, the first thing that came to mind when I saw it was that motorcycle scam that's been going around. You know, here's a check for $5000 for a $2000 bike, please send us the remaining $3000? Well, I got on the internet and found this website: http://www.scamvictimsunited.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1984&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30
Fortunately, I wasn't that naive. Keep your eyes open and watch out for your family/friends!
"060920 20:42 H4T 1A0 056
De Partout jusqu'a vous
From anwhere to anyone" and a stamp from Canada?
Well, the first thing that came to mind when I saw it was that motorcycle scam that's been going around. You know, here's a check for $5000 for a $2000 bike, please send us the remaining $3000? Well, I got on the internet and found this website: http://www.scamvictimsunited.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1984&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30
Fortunately, I wasn't that naive. Keep your eyes open and watch out for your family/friends!