@JayJay_2424 wrote:
They sent me a check also for $2,180.00 to deposit in my bank account & allow 24 hours to pass then check to see if the money is in there. Then I'm suppose to spend $1,980.00 at Wal-Mart & keep the other $200 for myself for doing the shopping..but they are communicating with me Via Text Messaging by sending "task received" then after deposit "check lodged" then after that I'm suppose to send two more, I don't remember saying what..I even texted them asking if I could use my Husband's bank account because I don't have one and they sent back "yes you can"..I just find this very, very odd..especially communicating via text message & no other way available if you have any questions / concerns..its like they don't want to talk to you over the phone..
The number they gave me to text them is: (707)709-6900
Banking regulations require the money be available to you within 24-48 hours but that does not mean the check is viable! It just means the bank is required to release the funds and the scammers bank on this that folks do NOT know that it takes up to 2 weeks to detect a fraudulent check. This is why the rush, rush to get you to cash it and tell them the money is in there. They know at that point you are a "great mark" meaning you believe them and pretty soon they are going to have a LOT of money. YOUR money. Because the bank is going to pull that bad check amount right back out of your account!
They are communicating with you via text because they are likely foreigners who live in another country and don't want you to detect their strong accent. The last two messages you would send would be that you arrived at the Western Union or Walmart and you have sent off the money they have asked for. From there, you are sunk! Unless you wised up and STOPPED the transaction, which if done early enough, can reverse and you are not at a financial loss. The whole thing is a SCAM!
PS: The REAL Whiteclay is amazing and they pay about $25-30 for the furniture shops and give great feedback! You are NOT dealing with Whiteclay in this case,
You are dealing with SCAMMERS!