Craigslist Scam?

[MAS RipCity]

I applied for this job on craigslist, they told me that that particular position was closed, but that I was qualified for another one (in their financial dep), so they had me fill out another questioner (nothing dif from whats on my resume except my bank's name), next thing I know they sent me a check for 2 grand. Obviously this is a scam... has anyone else heard of anything like this before? and what should I do with the check? If I did cash the check, would there be any way they could get any of my banking and account information?
thanks in advance!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

You already know the answer. It's a scam.

 

[Sedatedfork]

I saw a news piece on this recently http://www.katu.com/news/50789872.html

 

[MAS RipCity]

thank you zybot!
knew it was very fishy from the 1st e-mail..bad grammar, typing mistakes, and just didn't add up. Tried to tell them to not send me the check and asked them questions about their business but never got a reply.
Should I turn the check over the police or who can I report these scammers to?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

thank you zybot!
knew it was very fishy from the 1st e-mail..bad grammar, typing mistakes, and just didn't add up. Tried to tell them to not send me the check and asked them questions about their business but never got a reply.
Should I turn the check over the police or who can I report these scammers to?

Where do you live? I know that Washington County has an excellent internet crime division. I would contact KATU, tell them what happened and ask if they know who you should contact.

 

[PapaG]

Dude, cash the check. It's $2k! No need to be suspicious.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Perhaps call Consumer Protection Division of State DOJ office.

 

[MAS RipCity]

Where do you live? I know that Washington County has an excellent internet crime division. I would contact KATU, tell them what happened and ask if they know who you should contact.

Multnomah County, but will contact KATU tomorrow, thanks

 

[bbwchingy0007]

Open a new account, cash the check, then move the money into another account and close the other one. Or cash it to actual money rather than a bank account.

 

[ODENISGOD]

cash the dam check!

 

[Paxil]

Here's the thing... you cash the check... they call you up and say whoops!!! We only meant to send you $1000... send us a check or transfer us that... you do... then you find their check bounced and your are out a grand. I have heard of things similar to this but it is usually someone buying something you posted on Craigslist... they are out of town but they really want what you are selling... they send you a check and then the opps... I wrote the wrong amount... can you send me a check back for the difference?

 

[TripTango]

The check will not clear, and you will be charged by your bank for anything you kept from it. That's how they do.

 

[TehChad]

Yep, definition of a scam. What Paxil posted is exactly correct.