Canadian money scam hits US...

Beware!

I received a check in the mail today for $2,950. It was from a company called Save "N" Shopping. I read the enclosed letter and learned that all I had to do was to deposit the check in my bank account and then send them a Western Union wire transfer for $2,600. I could keep the other $300 plus become a Mystery Shopper at WalMart and spend the other $50 on whatever I wanted.

I noticed the envelope had a Canadian stamp on it. So I did a bit of research. This is a huge scam that is aimed at Americans. After you deposit the check you are supposed to call the phone number on the letter and they will tell you where to send the $2,600. The bad news is, the check won't clear, and your bank will never credit the balance to your account. So you will be out the $2,600 that you've written the check for.

How do people get away with such low-life robbery? It pisses me off. I think I'll call them tomorrow and find out where I'm supposed to send the money. I'll turn that over to whatever authorities deal in matters of this type and see if we can put this rotten bunch out of business and behind bars.

If you receive such an offer, don't fall for it.