Warning: Fake Check or Money Mule Scam
6 Responses to "Warning: Fake Check or Money Mule Scam"
Hot Scam Specifications:
Scam Type: Fake Check or Money Mule Scam
Fake Names: Mrs.Linda Charles
Offer Type: Job Offer
Scammer Location: Claims to be from Helsinki, Finland, but now based in Malaysia
Scammer Email: Yahoo.Co.UK
Based on the description of the job offer, we sensed that this is going to be a "fake check" scam. Just look at the job description:
1. Receive payment from Clients
2. Cash Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the
offices you will be contacted to send payment to(Payment is to
forwarded either by Money Gram,Western Union Money Transfer or Bank
Transfer).
Case 1: You will receive a fake check (that looks absolutely real), and asked to remit cash money to other accounts belonging to the scammer.
Case 2: If you received real money from unknown source, beware you could be setup as a money mule. If caught, you may be prosecuted as a "helper" of the scammers.
In either case, the job offer sounds too good to be true. Why would someone offer you such an easy paying job when they can keep that 10% themselves. Do they really need an overseas representative who does not need to get out of their
house to work?
They may also give all sorts of reasons to explain why they need you, and why you are the only person who can help them. But the fact that you are "special" is simply because you have been targeted to be scammed.
If you decide to proceed and "try this out", please becareful of any personal information that you release to the scammers.
If they don't make any money from you, they can still use your personal information against you.
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From: "Mrs.Linda Charles" <mrs.lindacharles2@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: mrslinda018@o2.pl
Subject: JOB OFFER
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007
Greetings,
I am Mrs Linda Charles. I am from Helsinki, Finland now based in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.
I got an office in Helsinki and here in Malaysia.I am a Tourism Consultant and have many clients in the United States. I need representatives in the United States, canada, Australia or any where in Europe as well to work from home and get paid and maybe a Visit to Europe as well.
JOB DESCRIPTION?
1. Receive payment from Clients
2. Cash Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the offices you will be contacted to send payment to(Payment is to forwarded either by Money Gram,Western Union Money Transfer or Bank Transfer).
HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, later it will increase up to 12%
ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work as an independent contractor right from your home office.
REQUIREMENTS
i) 18 years or older.
ii) Legally capable.
iii) Responsible, Reliable and Trustworthy.
iv) Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
v) Able to check and acknowledge to emails often.
vi) Easy telephone access.
I hope all is well understood. I would be glad if you accept my proposal and I propose to commence as soon as you are ready. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if accepted, do send promptly by e-mail the following details below.
If you are interested in this offer, please respond with the following details in order for us to reach you:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
PHONE NUMBERS:
AGE:
SEX:
OCCUPATION :
Regards,
Mrs Linda Charles
Scam Type: Fake Check or Money Mule Scam
Fake Names: Mrs.Linda Charles
Offer Type: Job Offer
Scammer Location: Claims to be from Helsinki, Finland, but now based in Malaysia
Scammer Email: Yahoo.Co.UK
Based on the description of the job offer, we sensed that this is going to be a "fake check" scam. Just look at the job description:
1. Receive payment from Clients
2. Cash Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the
offices you will be contacted to send payment to(Payment is to
forwarded either by Money Gram,Western Union Money Transfer or Bank
Transfer).
Case 1: You will receive a fake check (that looks absolutely real), and asked to remit cash money to other accounts belonging to the scammer.
Case 2: If you received real money from unknown source, beware you could be setup as a money mule. If caught, you may be prosecuted as a "helper" of the scammers.
In either case, the job offer sounds too good to be true. Why would someone offer you such an easy paying job when they can keep that 10% themselves. Do they really need an overseas representative who does not need to get out of their
They may also give all sorts of reasons to explain why they need you, and why you are the only person who can help them. But the fact that you are "special" is simply because you have been targeted to be scammed.
If you decide to proceed and "try this out", please becareful of any personal information that you release to the scammers.
If they don't make any money from you, they can still use your personal information against you.
----Attached----
From: "Mrs.Linda Charles" <mrs.lindacharles2@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: mrslinda018@o2.pl
Subject: JOB OFFER
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007
Greetings,
I am Mrs Linda Charles. I am from Helsinki, Finland now based in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.
I got an office in Helsinki and here in Malaysia.I am a Tourism Consultant and have many clients in the United States. I need representatives in the United States, canada, Australia or any where in Europe as well to work from home and get paid and maybe a Visit to Europe as well.
JOB DESCRIPTION?
1. Receive payment from Clients
2. Cash Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the offices you will be contacted to send payment to(Payment is to forwarded either by Money Gram,Western Union Money Transfer or Bank Transfer).
HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, later it will increase up to 12%
ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work as an independent contractor right from your home office.
REQUIREMENTS
i) 18 years or older.
ii) Legally capable.
iii) Responsible, Reliable and Trustworthy.
iv) Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
v) Able to check and acknowledge to emails often.
vi) Easy telephone access.
I hope all is well understood. I would be glad if you accept my proposal and I propose to commence as soon as you are ready. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if accepted, do send promptly by e-mail the following details below.
If you are interested in this offer, please respond with the following details in order for us to reach you:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
PHONE NUMBERS:
AGE:
SEX:
OCCUPATION :
Regards,
Mrs Linda Charles
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6 Responses to "Warning: Fake Check or Money Mule Scam" 
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said this on 19 Aug 2007 6:13:46 PM CDT
I had just received this same email about this job offer.
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said this on 17 Nov 2007 3:18:02 AM CDT
I received a similiar email with different names. I was thinking it may be a scam when UPS showed up at my door with a check and nothing else in the envelope. The check is at my bank right now. I questioned the authenicity of it and it was given to the security manager at the bank. I received a realistic sounding job offer off of Career Builders.com where I have my resume posted.
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said this on 12 Jan 2008 9:24:23 AM CDT
iI received a similar email with the name raymondjohnsoncostacoffee32@yahoo.uk.co something of the sort but they wanted to wire money into my account they say they are 100% legal, how do i know for sure? because a money transfer is simply done with cash isn't it? please help me!
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said this on 22 Jan 2008 9:41:27 AM CDT
I got contacted different, but same concept. A girl from the Netherlands wanted to rent my condo I have posted online. Things quickly declined into wanted to use my bank account to funnel business transaction through it me keeping 5%. Watch out it's not just employment!
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said this on 26 Mar 2008 5:53:32 PM CDT
be aware of any one emailing you about coasta coffee name mercadoliber_limited08@live.co.uk scam fraud he will send you a check via ups of $3500 with different company name askin to cash the check and send to the regional office in greece, be careful his name is mr. claude
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said this on 24 Apr 2008 9:42:01 AM CDT
I was almost scam. Now I won't give out any info. Even to you guys.This sounds like the scam I received. It's called TOYS4ME and there located in the Neverlands 97 Higfield RD,Black Pool,FY42JE. THey sent me a check and I did my research.I'm glad I found this website.If it sounds to goo d to be true don't beleive it. How can I stop them from using my info. I also ask them why is it important that they want to know my sex and age.FYI When an employer ask that info don't answer, their not supposed to ask that question.
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