brandymac27 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 OK, this is really weird. I called Fremont Bank. The number that they have listed on their website and explained the situation to her. Told her about the weird guy who's number is listed on the check, etc. She basically got MAD at me and thought I was accusing the bank of being involved in some type of scam! She said " we don't scam people here!" with a major attitude. I told here I didn't think the bank was scamming people, I thought someone else was scamming people who happened to be using Fremont Bank. She then proceeds to tell me that I need to bring the check to the Livermore branch to find out what's going on. I told her I live in NC and then she got REALLY angry! She told me there is nothing fraudulent about the account or the check. IMO, nobody sends you that kind of money just for ****s and giggles. SOMETHING weird is going on. Anyone live in Cali that can verify Fremont bank? I'm starting to think they're in on this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 yeah good luck with that, the guys are probably in nigeria or something probably, but if it brings heat on them and might possibly stop them from scamming more people, it's worth it. and i didn't know people in Nigeria were untouchable. i'll have to remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 probably, but if it brings heat on them and might possibly stop them from scamming more people, it's worth it. But it's a California phone number and the person answering the phone does NOT sound like he's from Nigeria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benskins26 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 OK, this is really weird. I called Fremont Bank. The number that they have listed on their website and explained the situation to her. Told her about the weird guy who's number is listed on the check, etc. She basically got MAD at me and thought I was accusing the bank of being involved in some type of scam! She said " we don't scam people here!" with a major attitude. I told here I didn't think the bank was scamming people, I thought someone else was scamming people who happened to be using Fremont Bank. She then proceeds to tell me that I need to bring the check to the Livermore branch to find out what's going on. I told her I live in NC and then she got REALLY angry! She told me there is nothing fraudulent about the account or the check.IMO, nobody sends you that kind of money just for ****s and giggles. SOMETHING weird is going on. Anyone live in Cali that can verify Fremont bank? I'm starting to think they're in on this too. Call the local CA police. get them to verify the bank. then call the bank back, and ask to speak to a branch manager, or even their regional manager, or whatever. take it to the highest level you can. And get pissy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSkins Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 But it's a California phone number and the person answering the phone does NOT sound like he's from Nigeria. oh well i'd trust them then :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Sounds weird. I think you should give it to me for safe keeping just in case :-D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 oh well i'd trust them then:doh: I am completely lost about your entire point. We all understand it is a scam. No one trusts them. She just thinks the scam is not run out of Nigeria, but instead someone maybe in Cali. Some people are interested in finding out if they can pass this information onto people in law enforcement. Why is that so weird or stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 oh well i'd trust them then:doh: That's not what I meant. All I'm saying is that this is probably not a Nigerian scam. It is probably some scam, just not Nigerian. The address on the envelope, check, etc are all in the US. TY Duckus. That's exactly what I meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 lol @ "jetskins fail" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSkins Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Some people are interested in finding out if they can pass this information onto people in law enforcement. Why is that so weird or stupid? it's illegal to mail someone a check? you aren't going after criminals just retarded people who think they are getting free money in a recession. sorry i wouldn't want to waste my time doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty dread Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Probably not a good idea to cash it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 wow, this is interesting. I'd call the bank back. You probably reached some lady who is just a ***** or in a really bad mood. Thanks for keeping us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsngibbs4life Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 very interesting thread. Thanks for keeping us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 it's illegal to mail someone a check? you aren't going after criminals just retarded people who think they are getting free money in a recession. sorry i wouldn't want to waste my time doing that. well, it's a felony and needs to be pursued and prosecuted. No skin off your back, no need to be a jerk either. So you wouldn't "waste time" doing that. Its' obvious that Brandy and most others on here think it's not a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeping Wizard Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Did you sign on to any kind of class action suit? It might be a settlement check... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeping Wizard Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 what about this. Put it in a short term CD and let it earn interest. If they catch it stall until the CD matures and collect interest on their money. haha. It won't be much, but whatev. Good thinking but you would probably make about $5 for a ton of hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Did you sign on to any kind of class action suit? It might be a settlement check... Actually, I did. But it was like 3 years ago. And it didn't have anything to do with Erosion Pros (company on the check). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 well, it's a felony and needs to be pursued and prosecuted. No skin off your back, no need to be a jerk either. So you wouldn't "waste time" doing that. Its' obvious that Brandy and most others on here think it's not a waste of time. Thank you. If someone is trying to scam me, I want everyone to know about it so it doesn't happen to them. Plus, and I know it's a longshot, but I want these people in jail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 it's illegal to mail someone a check? you aren't going after criminals just retarded people who think they are getting free money in a recession. sorry i wouldn't want to waste my time doing that. Clearly you have better things to be doing…..like reading this thread and posting your thoughts about the merits of if it is or is not a waste of time to be dealing with this. So in fact, wasting your time on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 it's illegal to mail someone a check? you aren't going after criminals just retarded people who think they are getting free money in a recession. sorry i wouldn't want to waste my time doing that. Good for you and opinion noted.Recommendation: Stop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armstrong001 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mail fraud. You can contact the USPS, but they might not mess with it (too small an amount). Do you still have the envelope it came in? To get a conviction, you'd have to prove: A) They intended to get your money through fraud, and They did it through the post office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuraitengai Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 This thread is fascinating.Is there no check cashing place that will take a check this big? Would love to see you somehow rip these people off. seriously. i dont usually read past the first page of threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueinBuf Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Did you try getting the guy that was mentioned on a previous page from the bank on the phone, after that rude woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuraitengai Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 yeah good luck with that, the guys are probably in nigeria or something right...cuz the people running the nigerian scams are really in nigeria... :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ding!Does the number match this: Erosion Pros Inc - Looks like an environmental engineering company. Are either you or your husband in that type of field? Address: 4265 Camino De Abro Byron, CA, 94514-7627 Phone: 925-516-8966 If not, try that number. If I understand the law correctly, even if they give you the check, if you cash it when its not your money, its still considered theirs, and if they discover their error and contact you, you have to give them the $2600 back. Just like if you find a big bag of money on the ground, its not yours until its gone unclaimed for 30 days. Don't know if there's a statute of limitations on this sort of thing, but its possible. More info: http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_jrhf7c I just got off the phone with someone from Erosion Pros at this number you posted. They were totally shocked about all of this. All the info on the check is correct except the phone number. Also, they obviously did not send me the check. She took my phone number and is going to do some research w/ her bank and account payable department and call me back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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