ChatterBank1 min ago
Scam?
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I have been contacted in my capacity as a writer to proof and edit a document, and asked for a quote.
We have agreed a fee, and I have asked for £50 deposit.
The client advises me that a cheque has been sent, but for £220, could I refund the difference?
Now, in theory, nothing can go wrong - if the money is not credited to my accont, obviously i send no money back, but something is not quite ringing true.
I have written back asking for a cheque for £50 for the deposit as agreed, and I will complete the task on its receipt, and invoice for the remainder.
the erronious cheque I have agreed to return or destroy as the client wishes.
So - i can't lose, but even so, this is sounding very much like a scam - anyone got any thoughts?
We have agreed a fee, and I have asked for £50 deposit.
The client advises me that a cheque has been sent, but for £220, could I refund the difference?
Now, in theory, nothing can go wrong - if the money is not credited to my accont, obviously i send no money back, but something is not quite ringing true.
I have written back asking for a cheque for £50 for the deposit as agreed, and I will complete the task on its receipt, and invoice for the remainder.
the erronious cheque I have agreed to return or destroy as the client wishes.
So - i can't lose, but even so, this is sounding very much like a scam - anyone got any thoughts?
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You obviously missed my thread about this Andy, where my son and DiL were scammed for £3000:-(
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ladybirder - "You obviously missed my thread about this Andy, where my son and DiL were scammed for £3000:-(
I did, but I have read the details, and I'm so sorry to hear that your family has been robbed like this.
I am surprised that my thief has only tried to take me for £170 - I would have thought at least another zero would have made it worth his while.
I have (surprise surprise!) received another mail saying the cheque sent to me is from his 'sponsor, so can't be recalled.
The worst thing is, he says the money is being used for famine relief.
Snake!
I did, but I have read the details, and I'm so sorry to hear that your family has been robbed like this.
I am surprised that my thief has only tried to take me for £170 - I would have thought at least another zero would have made it worth his while.
I have (surprise surprise!) received another mail saying the cheque sent to me is from his 'sponsor, so can't be recalled.
The worst thing is, he says the money is being used for famine relief.
Snake!
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Thanks Andy. Prudie I passed on Methyl's advice to them and they are in the process of taking the case to the banking ombudsman. Their neighbour is a retired bank manager and is astounded at Santander's stance over this and is helping them prepare the case, so fingers are crossed.
And thank you Methyl.
And thank you Methyl.
