"fake" money orders
07-26-2010, 01:10 PM
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this afternoon I took some checks and MO to the bank
normally they clear in 1 day.
the clerk told me it may take up to a week for the MO funds to be available.
when I asked why she said that they have been having problems with the Moneygram and a few others that are sold at supermarkets and chain stores.
They have had several "fakes"
So just thoungt I would give you all a heads up!
normally they clear in 1 day.
the clerk told me it may take up to a week for the MO funds to be available.
when I asked why she said that they have been having problems with the Moneygram and a few others that are sold at supermarkets and chain stores.
They have had several "fakes"
So just thoungt I would give you all a heads up!
07-26-2010, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mlaceruby
this afternoon I took some checks and MO to the bank
normally they clear in 1 day.
the clerk told me it may take up to a week for the MO funds to be available.
when I asked why she said that they have been having problems with the Moneygram and a few others that are sold at supermarkets and chain stores.
They have had several "fakes"
So just thoungt I would give you all a heads up!
normally they clear in 1 day.
the clerk told me it may take up to a week for the MO funds to be available.
when I asked why she said that they have been having problems with the Moneygram and a few others that are sold at supermarkets and chain stores.
They have had several "fakes"
So just thoungt I would give you all a heads up!
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April
07-26-2010, 01:57 PM
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It is a terrible problem now because of all the scammers out there! I can't tell you how many requests I get on behalf of the Prince of Nigeria or what have you when I have posted things for sale on a local Craigslist. I have stopped advertising any machines I am selling on CL for that reason and am only sticking to legit. lists. I recently had put a Pfaff on CL-it was my M-i-L's, Bless her heart, and I got this terribly written, spelled, and organized email about how they would "send a representative" to pick it up after I received a cashier's check... what a story. That is when the delete button comes in handy!
07-26-2010, 02:03 PM
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It is scary out there! I keep recieving emails about the various Lotteries I have won in foreign places. LOL I have never bought a Lottery ticket in my life! LOL Geesh, wonder how many get sucked into these scams? The Delete button is almost my best friend.LOL
07-26-2010, 02:08 PM
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Location: western Pa
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With the new computer printers people are able to duplicate checks, MO, and paper currency pretty accurately. We had a guy pay his co-pay with a fake $20.00 bill-even the bank was "impressed" with his work.
If I had won all the lotteries I get notices for and bought all the male enhancement products I get ads for, I'd be the richest person with the largest male member!! Don't you love some of the phrases they use in these scams????
If I had won all the lotteries I get notices for and bought all the male enhancement products I get ads for, I'd be the richest person with the largest male member!! Don't you love some of the phrases they use in these scams????
07-26-2010, 02:15 PM
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Thats why I usually just get Postal MO's if they send a MO but nine times out of ten I deal with people here so I just tell them to write a check. I do not want to think there are crooks in our forums.....
Billy
Billy
07-26-2010, 04:24 PM
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I got a call this morning from my credit card company. It seems someone has been trying to charge large amounts on my card. Fortunately they declined the charges as they suspected fraud. There were almost $2000.00 in fraudulant charges. So they cancelled the card and are sending me a new one. Since I seldom use the card, I wonder how someone got the numbers!
The scammers are trying, thank goodness my card company is on top of things!!
The scammers are trying, thank goodness my card company is on top of things!!
07-26-2010, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
LOL, the Prince of Nigeria always wants my help too!!!!!!!! Plus, Ive won the British Lotto, alot, and I am still living on beans, lol!!!!!!
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