It says: Yes, as a representative to our outfit (Company) in your region, your duty is to recieve payment made by our customers. And these payment could be by cheque, wiring and Money Order. \n\nWhat the hell does that mean? What will I actually be doing? I'm worried it's like money laundering or something. Can you get into trouble with the law if you innocently get involved in something illegal?
200508
I would be VERY leery of these people. You may not have heard so I will tell you. There is a scam going on out there where people are preyed upon to "take Payments" for a company. The problem is that the "payments" that come in are bogus checks, stolen money orders, etc. They want you to deposit those funds into YOUR bank account (so that you will get charged with fraud, etc.- instead of them) and then do a wire transfer of the funds into their bank account. Save yourself the heartache- do NOT do it. It isn't a job- it's a scam.
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The question still isn't easy to answer. Your best bet would be to contact a local attorney, or take the advise of the previous responder.\n\nBut the truth is, this is a free country and they can't make you do anything. The answer might be, however, do you want to continue to work for them and receive a paycheck?
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CheckSmart is feeding you a line of bull$h!t.  As long as you are making a reasonable effort to pay off a just debt they CANNOT turn you over for collection (under the Fair Debt Collection Act)and they sure as heck CANNOT have a warrant issued for your arrest if they can't prove that you deliberately committed bank fraud.  \n\nHere's what you do:  Get the name, address, telephone number, and FAX number of the manager of the Columbus CheckSmart office.  Write him/her personally and explain the situation.  Be sure to FAX a copy to them ASAP and make sure you keep a copy of the letter.  Let them know that you're willing to pay the debt but you simply can't hand over that kind of money right now because you got scammed out of a huge chunk of money yourself.  Send the original via UPS or FedEx so you can ensure your letter makes it there before noon on Friday.  If you don't hear from the manager by Friday, call on Monday and ask to speak to him/her.  If this person is not willing to accommodate you, that's when you start playing hard-ball.\n\nIf the manager says he/she is going to get a warrant sworn out for your arrest, then tell him/her your lawyer will be in court the very next day filing a damages lawsuit against CheckSmart for wrongful prosecution, and that he/she will be named as one of the defendants in the suit.  \n\nIf the manager demands payment in full, tell him/her that you will pay what you can on a schedule but that's all you can do.  \n\nIf he/she tells you that's not acceptable, your reply is that you're not asking -- you're telling him what you can and will do and he/she will just have to live with it.  And if he/she has a problem with it, encourage him/her to read up on the Fair Debt Collection Act.\n\nYou should probably contact a lawyer as well.  Look in the Yellow Pages for attorneys that give free initial consultations.  You might get someone who will take your case pro bono (for free).\n\nGood luck!
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This has got to be a huge fraud.\n\nAnyone who asks you to send money to them before they can send money to you...should be sending up BIG FAT RED WAVING WARNING FLAGS.\n\nPost more info in the question (by editing it)...I bet we'll find a weblink that nails this person in short order.
248307
I would check with the better business bureau.  \n\ndo not give ANYONE your bank account information. \n\nit sounds fishy to me...you should check with the police if they have had incidents with this company.
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They have to sue you first before they can "take" anything from you.  If they do sue and win, then it's up to the courts.  But any kind of threat or statement in saying what you are doing is illegal by not paying is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  Read that act front to back.  It's dry reading but quite eye opening.
301581
Hello: I already sent you the money, I paid you this money from my paypal address, I didn't buy that coin it was my partner and I made the payment, he was the one that bounced (booted, kicked out, threw out, rejected) you, not me.  I pay for the purchases since he does not have a paypal account.  Cheers.\n\nNote: moneda can refer to both currency and an actual coin.  I'm guessing that this was regarding the sale of a coin, and that's why I've translated moneda as coin in one place and money in another.  Am I right in my assumption?
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here you go it is a lagent business that ask for no money because if they ask for money they are not lagent for when you work for someone they pay you , you don't pay them!\n\n\nhttp://www.west.com/\nwww.workathomeagent.com.
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Unless you signed some sort of contractual agreement, then he has legal holding to force you to pay that, plus there is no law he can use against you either.\n\nThe worst he can do (and I am assuming there is no fraud involved) is that he can fire you, but you may want to contact your local dept. of labor to see what your recourses are in case he does fire you.\n\nBut, don't pay whatever he's trying to force you to pay!
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If it's too good to be true, it probably is" as the saying and you say.  \n\nYahoo! finance does not do this.  They state different companies do this, craigslist, ebay, google.  They are not a middleman.  \n\nWestern Union is your tip-off.  A person only has to have their name on the money and can pick it up.  They don't even have to show ID!    So if you send it to Yahoo!finance, care of Andrew Smith, he gets your money and there is no traceability.  Bye -bye money.  \n\nI would shut-off all contact immediately.  I played a game with an Andrew in the UK on craigslist about 6 months ago for a $40,000 car he was offering for $14000.  Same story as yours above.  I told him the only way I could pay him was with a certified cashiers check for $19000.  Use $2000 to cover shipping and I need to have the $3000 over that sent back to me.  I reversed the situation back on them as to what they were trying to do to me.  Never heard from him again, but I reported the e-mail address to yahoo at abuse@yahoo.com and to craigslist, who promptly removed the ad.\n\nAnd they can give you a tracking number easily.  "I have shipped the vehicle via Universal car shippers out of London.  Your tracking number is bs1423-34v-23fd-3432."  How do you know if that's real?  You are only going to check it when you don't get the merchandise.  \n\nContact a customer service person at Yahoo!finance and ask them if it's legit.
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It means the company is being asked by the State to explain their actions in this matter.  Unless you haven't told us the whole story (like maybe you co-signed for the loan) they should stop harassing you.\n\nYour deadbeat boyfriend is another matter entirely.  Why don't you tell him to pay his debts so you don't have to keep answering phone calls from his creditors?
365185
could be a mistake from their side, or some one is using your paypal account...  contact their costumes service...
568751
if you see someone stealing from another person you wouldn't ask this question. You are simply asking it because the government is such a financial titan that such "appropriation" won,t harm it. Still it is stealing. Do what is right and talk to you superiors about it immediately. GL
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Your local law enforcement organization would be happy to talk to you about this. Seek there advice.\n\nTrust me on this one.\n\nYour issue about working under the table shouldn't even come into question unless something illegal was going on. We've all had to work under the table at some point in our lives to make ends meet.\n\nWhatever you do, avoid lying about anything. Leaving a small item out is one thing, lying is entirely different.\n\nBut really, police officers, especially old school guys are happy to talk to guys seriously interested in joining the force.
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Hello,\n\nI would be very careful in this situation, they shouldn't be asking for your Credit Card details just to offer you a prize.\n\nIf they are trying to scam you then your A/c number is worthless, but the Credit card details can be used to steal your money.\n\nI would not give them any details and go to the head-office in of the company (in person) to demand what is going on.\n\nThanks
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I think this is a new area of concern and that there isn't policies as to rights set in place yet.  I could be wrong.  Talk to a lawyer.\n\nBe thankful that your company told you so you can keep an eye on your credit reports and be more aware if something looks fishy.
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It's a lot of crap. I can tell at a glance. This is just the internet equivelant of the old "stuff envelopes at home and make BIG bucks!\n" You are right to be suspicious of it , esp. considering the very BIG "pay here" part. Avoid this kind of trap like the plague.