Check Scam?

[Hungmixedboi88]

Hey guys! So already have a question. I have now been hit up twice by people saying they want to book me for a very nice sum of money and they will be sending me a check to pay for hotel.. and travel.. and I'd have excess money on the check which is to be sent to their "colleague". Though I do think this is a scam.. what's up with that? How strange...

[+ deej]

It's a scam. Walk away.

[marylander1940]

Hey guys! So already have a question. I have now been hit up twice by people saying they want to book me for a very nice sum of money and they will be sending me a check to pay for hotel.. and travel.. and I'd have excess money on the check which is to be sent to their "colleague". Though I do think this is a scam.. what's up with that? How strange...

 

It's a scam. Walk away.

 

Exactly!

 

[+ azdr0710]

Very common racket. Ignore any "excess money" thing like this.

[Hungmixedboi88]

Thanks! I figured it was, you guys are sweet

[Becket]

Taking checks in general is just poor business practice. If you must take the check insist that it is in certified funds.

[Hungmixedboi88]

Taking checks in general is just poor business practice. If you must take the check insist that it is in certified funds.

 

 

Yea I've had a few clients wait until after our date was finished to try and pay by check and politely declined

[marylander1940]

Taking checks in general is just poor business practice. If you must take the check insist that it is in certified funds.

 

Yea I've had a few clients wait until after our date was finished to try and pay by check and politely declined

 

PayPal upfront too, not after...

[+ Funguy]

However, the majority of clients will tell you no to payment up front (unless we are talking about extended visits, travel, etc.) but a regular 1 or 2 hour visit - nope, don't even try.

[Jbdesc]

Common check scam. Similar to buying goods online. You are selling a $100 item, they will send you a check for 500, and you send them, or give to someone else the remainder. The check will most likely clear, and then later be flagged as fraudulent. At this point you've sent them money, you're out the item, $400 of your own money, and it can cause massive headaches if the bank flags your account for fraudulent activity.

 

Don't walk away, Run!

[dlee02]

Checks are still being used? What year are we living in?

[LADoug1]

Besides, if they write a check then they'll know your real name. You probably won't want that.