Check Cashing Scams

To see how a good description of this scam see this article.

Nigerian Scamsters often approach publications directly via email. They pose as legitimate companies seeking work-at-home agents.

IDENTIFYING CHECK CASHING SCAM ADS

First the basics regarding Nigerian Scam Ads apply (see these here). CHECK CASHING SCAM ADS, however, USUALLY SHOW BETTER SPELLING, GRAMMAR, etc.

In addition:

The biggest giveaway is the email-only, hotmail type response method.

Typically the ad is relatively well-written.

Other oddities:
Expansion program. The scamsters really like this phrase.

Age requirement: 19. Many of these ads demand respondents be at least 19 (nineteen) years old. Nineteen?? Also, the age requirement is written as 19yrs of age. Note no space; yrs not years, year of age not "19 years old."

Takes only a little of your time. The scamsters really like this phrase.

Should be a computer literate.

EXAMPLE CHECK CASHING SCAM AD

As part of our expansion program a small company is looking for part time work from home account managers and sales representatives, it pays $3000 a month plus benefits and takes only little of your time. Please contact us for more details. Requirements - should be a computer literate. 2-3 hours access to the internet weekly. Must be over 19yrs of age. Must be efficient and dedicated. If you are interested and need more information, contact ralph david, email: ralphdavid113@yahoo.com