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- Richmond Hill, NY, USA
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I received a suspicious refund check in the mail allegedly from Lenox Hill Radiology. There was no personal information about me and no information about what it's for or related to.

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- El Cajon, CA, USA
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Sent me a fake check to deposit as a prepayment for the mural they were going to do for one of my Instagram posts and had me send $250 to their "art provider" for art supplies for the mural. Realized it was a scam before I sent more money and received death threats to me and my family after I didn't send the rest of the money.

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I listed my classic car on Autotrader.com and was immediately contacted by a "man" named Ben Kimmich, using email address [email protected] I responded to his email inquiring about the car for sale, things were fine first few emails, then he immediately wants to buy it site unseen for purchase price of $26,000. I asked if he wanted to see it, he acted like he was going to come by Saturday, but claims he lives in Dresher Pennsylvania...the address he gave me for the Bill of sale was not a valid address, (129 Sycamore St, Dresher, PA 19025) so that sent up even more red flags...starts priming me that the car would need to be shipped to him due to distance from Idaho to Pennsylvania. When I asked him about the incorrect address he said that was an error by him, gave me a different one, 120 Sycamore St...the whole thing was starting to get more fishy. I asked him if the number he used is the correct number to reach him at (774) 363-5221...he never responded to my specific identifying information (more red flags)
So then I start Googling his address, his name, his cell number provided and I came across another person with a car for sale on Autotrader.com! Who was sent a counterfeit cashiers check! And was almost scammed for $3000 shipping fee to Oregon! Be VERY AWARE, IF SOMETHING SEEMS SKETCHY, IT PROBABLY IS, NO one is going to send you that much money and not have the car in hand! I have notified Autotrader of his shenanigans.. and they are reporting this to their fraud department

in the other fraud transaction he used email address [email protected] see the report dated July 2, 2024...

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Thanks for posting your experience. I'm currently dealing with the same phone number and email address that you list. I'm selling a motorcycle. He won't be scamming me, because of what I learned reading your post. Thank you!

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- San Antonio, TX, USA
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My car was advertised on Classics.CarTrader.com I corresponded to texts from Ben Kimmich Orion 1-774-363-5221 to buy the car; a Certified Check (Bank of Arizona) was sent to me for the asking price ($24,500) plus $3000 for shipping. The check was deposited, and full funds were in my account (after 3 days). (On 7/1/24 2:24 PM) - Instructed to send via bank wire transfer $3000 (for shipping the car to CA) to Payee: Safeway Mover 9450 SW Gemini Dr Beaverton, OR 97008. Acct # 406302955530788653 (Receiving Finance Inst: Wells Fargo ABA 121000248 Swift Code WFBIUS6S). The wire transfer was delayed until following day. In the afternoon our bank SSFCU contacted us to say the deposited check was conterfeit; the funds were removed from my acct. Luckily, SSFCU was able to stop the wire transfer, so no money was lost.

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- Panama City Beach, FL, USA
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I constantly receive mail from this sender related since obtaining my mortgage at my local bank. They send fake checks and use a lot of threatening language that makes the mailer look like a non-payment with "Final Notice," etc. It wastes a lot of time trying to decipher if it is something legitimate or a scam.

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- Los Angeles, CA, USA
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I received a check from Apex Fund Services for $3980. Have no understanding why and cant confirm. It arrived to my office address via priority mail express.

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- Lewiston Woodville, NC, USA
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on social clubhouse his name is Herma's house

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- Jamaica, NY, USA
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The check arrived via postal mail. There was no corresponding personal information regarding reason for check and/or services rendered. So, I opted on the cautious side and shredded the check and report it.

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- Fairhope, AL, USA
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Be careful. Wanted to deposit a fake check in my bank account to buy their office equipment and software for the job.

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- Ringgold, GA, USA
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These scammers made a fake check and put my checking account number on the bottom of my check. Over 100$ was illegally withdrawn from my banking account. My bank didn't catch these and I had to tell my bank to close my bank account. The scammers use this fake company and many more. Saversclubllc.com IDGuardllc.com

I researched using 32 N Gould St wy and these scammers have been scamming people for many years and no one has put a stop to these scammers yet. I don't understand why this haven't been stopped by now. They have so many fake websites. It's unbelievable, how much money they are withdrawing illegally from all these hard working citizens. My bank may refund my money but I'm not 100% sure on this. I would love to catch these evil scammers.

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- Des Moines, IA, USA
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I received a check, deposited it and was told to buy 1500 worth of gift cards. I was then told to scratch off the silver thing on the back and email a pic of the cards. Luckily i waited to see if the check cleared. It was returned and i was out a $10 return check fee

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They sent me a cashiers check I spent the money how I was told and then 2 business days later the money was taken from my account because the check was bad

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They said they have a Email check waiting for me to receive it

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Sent me a check for services and I believe it might be a fake check

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- Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Random lady who said she’s a painter texted me on Instagram saying she would like to paint a portrait of me for a showing and would pay and I accepted. She then emailed me a check saying to mobile deposit it and show for proof. Then later she said to wake up at 3 am to send her 2000 and also asked if my relatives had any bank. I blocked her but although she has my number she’s been threatening me that she will get into my account and make my account go into negatives and threatened to sue me for stealing her money.

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- Parksville, NY, USA
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I received a priority mail from them with a check for $1950. I was told to keep 400 and buy $1500 in gift cards and the other 50 was for fees. I was then told to send text msg with pictures of the gift cards. If I did this in 24 hrs I would receive a $500 bonus if I did it in 48 hrs I would receive a $250 bonus

BBB Note as provided by the Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Alert

A scam story: Secret shopping and fake checks

By Emma Fletcher

Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC

May 16, 2018

Scammers need a good story to get to your wallet. Once they find one that works, they use it again and again. One of their old favorites brings together fake checks and secret shopping, and we’ve been hearing a lot about it lately.



Here’s how it starts. You get a check in the mail with a job offer as a secret shopper. You deposit the check and see the funds in your account a few days later, and the bank even tells you the check has cleared.



Now you’re off to the store you’ve been asked to shop at and report back on, often a Walmart. Your first assignment is to test the in-store money transfer service, like Western Union or MoneyGram, by sending some of the money you deposited. Or you might be told to use the money to buy reloadable cards or gift cards, such as iTunes cards. You’re instructed to send pictures of the cards or to give the numbers on the cards.



Fast forward days or weeks to the unhappy ending. The bank finds out the check you deposited is a fake, which means you’re on the hook for all that money. How does that even happen? Well, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. By the time you try to get the money back from the money transfer service, the scammers are long gone, and they’ve taken all the money off the gift cards, too. (By the way, money orders and cashier’s checks can be faked, too.)



The moral of the story? If anyone ever asks you to deposit a check and then wire or send money in any way, you can bet it’s a scam. No matter what they tell you.



Want to avoid the latest rip-offs? Sign up for free scam alerts from the FTC at FTC.gov/Scams. 

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- Lancaster, SC, USA
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I HAD A CHECK FROM A ALASKA CUSTOM TO BE SENT TO MY ADRESS THEY MAIL THE CHECK TO ME BUT IT STOP IN GEORGIA AT THE ANTERRIOTERIT PLACE THE SCAN MY CHECK AND SAY I NEED TO PAY THEM BEFORE I GET MY CHECK SO I SENT THEM THE MONEY AND THEY NEVER DID SEND ME MY CHECK

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- Rock Hill, SC, USA
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I received a check in the amount of $100.00 from this person or company. The check said "Please direct any questions to: 800-956-4442. I checked out this phone number on the ScamPulse.com website. It was used in a scam from 2018. I want to know whether this is a scam or a legitimate check for $100.00 that I may cash without incurring some kind of liability or loss of information. I tried to upload a picture of the check, but this form froze up and would not work.

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- Spring, TX, USA
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Cashiers check

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- Chesapeake, VA, USA
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Scammer used contract signed by Notary public Lauren M******* Reg # 7******. This contract had the lawyer J******** w******** on it. Scammer maintained contact upon till time for payment but was reluctant to pay. Started ditching calls

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