You don't know how close I was to being scammed today. I was actually at the Western Union office and the clerk had started the transaction when I stopped it to do some further investigation. Boy am I ecstatic that I did. My problem is that I have already deposited the money orders (I even asked the teller if there was any way it would come back to me and she told me no, that she had checked them out closely and they looked real) this afternoon. What I was wondering is if I should go in first thing Monday morning and try to get them back (or is it already too late) being that it was deposited on a Saturday? I would like to take them to the post office to get the official word. What sent red flags up for me is, why is this person sending me the shipping charges (that I was supposed to Western Union to the 'shipper') and why is the shipper in France, not to mention how it all had to be done TODAY (which she probably mentioned no less than five times)? Of course there were other signs and after discovering this site it all fits exactly. Also, as far as the scammer is concerned I am still on the hook. They think I will be emailing them back with the W. Union #. Is there anyone I can contact with the info who could help me catch the person who goes to the W union office for the 'shipping fees'? My mind is racing with thoughts but I would prefer to get the advice of someone more knowledgeable so that I do the right things.
Thank you
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