Amanda
Green Bay,#2Consumer Comment
Sat, August 16, 2008
I wanted to let you know that you are not alone! This happened to me last year in July. I was pregnant with my 3rd child and had previously worked as a "secret" shopper. I decided to go online and check out options. You never know what companies are legit and which are not. A few weeks later I received a check in the mail, my instructions were the same as yours. I looked up the company on the FBI's list, on consumer protection and on the BBB website. Nothing, I contacted the bank in which the check was from (I used the number on their web site and not the number on the check) I was told the check was legit. I waited a few days and took the check to the bank, which put the money into my account, I waited 2 weeks to do anything, once I took out the money to do what was needed of me, I called, did my "jobs" and then another week later I get a call from the bank stating that they took the $4998 and fees from my checking account. Just feel lucky that the check never made it into your account, the bank I guess can legally call the police and have you charged with check fraud. At least they can here. I was threated, contact the FBI, the officer of consumer protection and the BBB. It will help others not get into this siutation. Amanda