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  • Report:  #867179

Complaint Review: Sun Trust Bank

Sun Trust Bank 0rlando Utilities Commission Account no.10000077778602 Routing no. 610000104 PAY TO THE PORTEE LTD CORP .APT 308 LINCOLN ST.APT 1a MT.HOPE WV 25880 . MY BANK HONERED THE CHECK FOR $2,550.00 TO BE CASHED . CASHED $1,558.75 SENT TH Internet

  • Reported By:
    andre — mount hope West Virginia USA
  • Submitted:
    Wed, April 11, 2012
  • Updated:
    Thu, April 12, 2012
  • Sun Trust Bank
    Orlando Florida 32802
    Internet
    United States of America
  • Phone:
    1-407-237-4153
  • Category:

I put a ad with craiglist for listings in Montgomery WV.The ad post was for two furnished rooms in a apt in Mt. Hope .All utilities included , fully renovated, electric baseboard heat ,share kitchen and bath , queen size mattress and box spring in plastic , furniture , satellite ,internet, cleaning person to clean hall, bath ,kitchen, garbage removal and lawn care .Access to the big yard and front porch.No smoking inside but can on front porch,No pets .i was contacted by a person whom was called Tessy Ashley.The person sent a picture and these messages .

4/3/2012 9:37:00 AM THE CUSTOMER WAS NOT AVAILABLE ON THE 1ST ATTEMPT. A 2ND ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE BECKLEY, WV US
4/3/2012 7:57:00 AM OUT FOR DELIVERY BECKLEY, WV US
4/3/2012 6:24:00 AM UNLOAD SCAN BEAVER, WV US

I want you to be around to receive the package in the next attempt or pick it up at the nearest UPS station listed in the tracking.I will really appreciate if you help me send the money to my travel agency through western union today.I will await your swift response.see you soonest.

From: ANDRE PORTEE <porteeandre@yahoo.com>
To: "tessy_caring22@yahoo.com" <tessy_caring22@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: Payment information
do you have a face book so i can see more pictures of you?if so what are you wearing so i will not miss it. pls invite porteeandre@facebook.com did you receive the balance back in the western union yet ? when to expect your arrival?we have made a bridge of trust ok.

From: "tessy_caring22@yahoo.com" <tessy_caring22@yahoo.com>
To: ANDRE PORTEE <porteeandre@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 2, 2012 11:02 PM
Subject: Re: Payment information
hanks for the Fund,I will let you know the moment my travel agent get it.My full name is Tessy Ashley
From: ANDRE PORTEE <porteeandre@yahoo.com>
To: tessy_caring22@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 2:27 AM
Subject: Re: Payment information
DEAR TESSY WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME TO PUT ON YOUR RENT RECIEPT?

From: "tessy_caring22@yahoo.com" <tessy_caring22@yahoo.com>
To: ANDRE PORTEE <porteeandre@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 2, 2012 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: Payment information
Thanks for your prompt response to my email.The check should clear within 24 hours and my travel agent's correct information goes thus..NAME:===========MARIE ORIENTAL
ADDRESS:=========2494 Temple Avenue
CITY:=============MARIETTA
STATE:=============GA
ZIP CODE:============30060
From: ANDRE PORTEE <porteeandre@yahoo.com>
To: "tessy_caring22@yahoo.com" <tessy_caring22@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 2, 2012 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: Payment information
OK RENT $750.00 SECURITY$750.00 $1,500 TOTAL RUNNING AROUND SERVICE $80.00 TOTAL $1,580.00CHECK AMOUNT $2,550.00 REMAINING AFTER DEDUCTIONS $970.00 TO SEND TO WESTERN UNION YOUR TRAVEL AGENT .SEND MONEY TO WESTERN UNION IN MINUTE.A. GIVE CONFROMATION NUMBER TO YOU. B. GIVE YOU TOTAL SENT AFTER WESTERN UNION TAKES THERE DEDUCTIONS .C.GIVE YOU SENDERS NAME AND ADDRESS AGAIN.

******** SEND TO ********MARIE ORIEALNTADDRESS - 2494 TEMPLE AVE . CITY - MARIETTASTATE - GAZIP - 30060 PLS CONFIRM THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED FOR ME TO DO AND EVERYTHING IS RIGHT AND EXACT OK TESSY. I HAVE A COPORATE ACCOUNT FOR MY BUSINESSES I AM NOT SURE HOW LONG THE BANK WILL HOLD BUT IF THEY RELEASE TODAY OR TOMORROW I WILL DO OK.

From: "tessy_caring22@yahoo.com" <tessy_caring22@yahoo.com>
To: ANDRE PORTEE <porteeandre@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 1, 2012 3:48 PM
Subject: Payment information
Hello,

How are you doing?,However,Am very happy to know that check as been delivered to you..All you need to do is take it to your Bank immediately and get it cashed,deduct First month rent fee and also deduct an extra $80 for your moving around for me.To make it easier you can deposit it through the ATM because it take 24 hours for it clears.

This $80 is just to compensate you because you will need to move around in getting the remaining money sent to my travel agent via WESTERN UNION,you and I guess more appreciation can be done in person soon because it takes faithfulness for things like this to work which I believe you can handle.I will sign the lease when am back in the state.

HERE are the instructions :1.GET THE PAYMENT2.GET IT DEPOSITED AT YOUR BANK3. AFTER YOU HAVE DEDUCTED YOUR FIRST MONTH RENT FEE, SEND THE REMAINING CASH VIA WESTERN UNION to my travel agent4. Pls deduct your first month rent and make sure you deduct $80 for your running.

HERE IS MY TRAVEL AGENT INFORMATION: ADDRESS:=========2494 Temple Avenue CITY:=============MARIETTASTATE:====NAME:===========MARIE ORIEALNT=========GAZIPCODE:============30060

After you have the money sent to the travel agent Via Western Union, here are what I will require from you: 1. M.T.C.N number(10digit)......2. Total Amount Sent after deducting the sending charges.3. Senders name and address again

I will keep you posted on the exact arrival date as I will have a copy of the flight details emailed to you so you can be sure of when i will be arriving. You are to forward the remaining money to my travel agent via WESTERN UNION so he picks up the money.. Western union,will charge you for sending money so have them deduct it from my money.N.B:Send money in Minute via western union and make sure you deducted western union charges from my money.

Thanks, Tessy.

2 Updates & Rebuttals


Robert

Irvine,
California,
U.S.A.

Be very careful...

#3Consumer Comment

Thu, April 12, 2012

Never EVER wire ANYONE money until you can VERIFY that the check has cleared your bank. This can take up to 10 days.
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About making statements like this.

Depending on the situation it may be weeks before the check is found out to be fraudulent and even if it has "cleared" your account the bank may still reverse the deposit.

There are so many scams that it is never a good idea to even attempt to deposit a Cashiers Check or Money Order from someone you do not personally know.  This is even more true if they expect you to send them any portion of that check to someone else, through a Western Union, Money Gram, Money Orders or Green Dot(or similar) cards.

Just using some common sense and not letting your greed get the best of you is the best way to stop these types of scams.


Ashley

springfield,
Missouri,
U.S.A.

Let me guess

#3Consumer Comment

Thu, April 12, 2012

They contacted you and want to rent the place. Then they mailed you a 2500$ check, told you to deduct rent and wire the rest back? so you wired them around 1000$ and then the check bounced, correct?

You fell for one of the oldest scams in the internet book. Unfortnately the bank is not going to work with you on this one. You owe them the 1000$. You can file a police report, and I encourage you to do so, but they likely did not give you any real names or real information. This scam is similar to all the nigerian emails about winning the lottery or you have a huge inheritance.

Never EVER wire ANYONE money until you can VERIFY that the check has cleared your bank. This can take up to 10 days.

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