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Check for $2,000

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bsuthjwu
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so today i walk back from classes and open my mailbox before riding the elevator up to my dorm. theres a letter in it, w/ stamps from england. I listed a textbook on facebook for sale and this guy contacted me about it saying how he runs a company buying books for clients. I agreed to sell him the book and have the book picked up, and the fee he charged his client would be in the check. that excess fee i have to wire him. i open the letter though and this check is for 2 large. going to the bank tomorrow to see if it cashes, if so YEEE~!

Mar 9 2010 4:04PM
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Joshua.
Posts: 2957 - Karma: 6,230
Cool...
Mar 9 2010 4:09PM
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powday
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You're an idiot if you cash that check...

those scammers are looking for dumb fucks like yourself, you obviously haven't ever heard of a nigerian scam....have fun when that check bounces, your a bumbass for even getting this far into the deal. Wow, kids like you make me have no faith in humanity.
Mar 9 2010 4:09PM
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geteducated
Posts: 6410 - Karma: 86
oh fucking lol
Mar 9 2010 4:09PM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 609
yea srsly.

ever heard of the phrase "too good to be true"


Why would somebody give you 2 grand for a textbook?
Mar 9 2010 4:15PM
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corona
Posts: 12791 - Karma: 32,701
Yea, you for sure just got scammed. but what I don't get, is why would someone go to that much trouble for a textbook?
Mar 9 2010 4:19PM
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jeremy.g
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wow.
Mar 9 2010 4:25PM
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skiierman
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hahaha awesome.
Mar 9 2010 4:27PM
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TechnoPotamus
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i really hope he reads this thread again before he goes and willingly lets himself get scammed.
Mar 9 2010 4:31PM
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dave44
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Definitely a scam.

We don't know the full details of the deal, but if it's a 419 scam as suggested above, it may cash, but it will reverse and leave you responsible for the sum.

Did you really think someone would send you 2g's for a textbook?
Mar 9 2010 4:32PM
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Norred
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oh please come back and let us know what happens next.
Mar 9 2010 4:32PM
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skrilla_MAC
Posts: 517 - Karma: 10

this.

check the numbers on the bottom of check. there should be eight of them i think. if not check is fake.

Mar 9 2010 4:36PM
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Dustin.
Posts: 13839 - Karma: 7,704
Well I hope you know that you will be held responsible for trying to cash a counterfeit check, not the Nigerian who mailed it to you.
Mar 9 2010 4:43PM
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connoroh
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hah.
Mar 9 2010 4:44PM
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bryanw
Posts: 533 - Karma: 284
yo thats a legit scam that has been happening to alot of ppl around my area
Mar 9 2010 4:46PM
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gmack24
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My only question is HOW are you in college.
Mar 9 2010 4:47PM
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Broseph_Stalin
Posts: 3745 - Karma: 178
well are you sure its in dollars, because otherwise, you claimed about being a scammer.
Mar 9 2010 4:49PM
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bsuthjwu
Posts: 320 - Karma: 8
is that so? well i'd talk to a banker beforehand either way
Mar 9 2010 4:50PM
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bsuthjwu
Posts: 320 - Karma: 8
in college w/ a 3.94, suck it
Mar 9 2010 4:52PM
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FreeskierRocco.
Posts: 3740 - Karma: 91
I got a check for over $57,000 once from some african country for "winning a book contest". damn I wish it was real.
Mar 9 2010 4:53PM
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karmagod
Posts: 925 - Karma: 11
You're in no position to insult people when you're too stupid to realize a scam of this magnitude.
Mar 9 2010 4:54PM
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Big_Spence
Posts: 16177 - Karma: 4,352
glad you finally got my check!
feel free to cash it at your leisure and i will be looking for that textbook sometime in the next couple weeks!

cheers,
The King of Nigeria
Mar 9 2010 4:56PM
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Dustin.
Posts: 13839 - Karma: 7,704
What college, how many hours, and what major?

Believe it or not, that makes a difference.  Either way, my 9 year old cousin was smart enough to realize the one he got was bull shit.
Mar 9 2010 4:58PM
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alex.bgk.
Posts: 607 - Karma: 74
DO NOT GO THROUGH WITH THIS

classic scam.. check will bounce in two weeks, you get hit with the bill, while the cash is already to him untraceable..

seriously do not do this.. adn the bank WILL cash it. itll just be on you if it bounces, not him
Mar 9 2010 4:58PM
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.frenchy
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dont do it johny boy
Mar 9 2010 4:59PM
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PaleCelery
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proof that book smarts and common sense do not go hand in hand
Mar 9 2010 5:27PM
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pmw
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mhm
Mar 9 2010 5:31PM
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GreekAR6
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Do you have any common sense at all?
Mar 9 2010 5:31PM
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jakepwilliams
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stack pape
Mar 9 2010 5:37PM
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oreopancake.
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I think you should do it. The King of Nigeria needs a new swimming pool
Mar 9 2010 5:41PM
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cobra_commander
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god your dumb.
Mar 9 2010 5:56PM
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steezmoe*
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Mar 9 2010 6:30PM
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MangoSteeze
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HAHAHAHAHAHHA





I bet it is printed on regular paper and cut out with scissors?
Mar 9 2010 6:45PM
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Ski.Ballet
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LOL
Mar 9 2010 6:48PM
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