Originally Posted by
oldskoolwrench
Send the check back to the Sender, DOCUMENTING every step of the Process. Request a Delivery Confirmation for the Letter to make sure SOMEONE signed for it.
This way you aren't left out in the lurch, and it only cost you the price of Postage. The documentation is proof should ScamMaster Flash try embezzling you.
Nasty thing, that Mail Fraud...
Better still tell the scammer to send you cash to cover the return postage and tell him you're holding the suspect check until he does.
I still favour talking to the police if you've got any contact details at all for this guy. If not talk to the police about the shipping company because there seems to be a good chance they're in on the scam.
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