i just got scammed

[pirate44]

a little girl about 7 and an older lady who i thought was the mom came by my office wanting donations for the american diabetes association. i wrote a check for $10 and wrote my name and address on the paper she provided. she said she was going to be in a diabetes walk tomorrow. i assumed she was a kid of one of my colleagues since we dont allow solicitation in our building. anyway, i was later informed nobody knew who she was. i later went to the american diabetes association website and their next "walk" isnt until october 7th. im 100% sure i got taken. the ten dollars, im not worried about. im not concerned about them making the check to look like $110 instead of $10 cuz i called my bank to flag that check. what i am worried about is identity theft. they have mine and my wifes home information not to mention our drivers license numbers, our bank account number and routing number. i feel like an ass just for trying to be generous.

:flamingma

[Cameron Crazy]

You did the right thing they did the wrong thing!

[Bullaholic]

This site looks "legit", P44---

http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/

[pirate4state]

I would try and make you laugh, but I think I'd be coming across as a little harsh and some people might get their feelings hurt.

So I'll say this...hope they don't screw you over.

[Cameron Crazy]

I like the way you put that!

[wedo]

Thats is one reason why i never write checks! If i don't have cash I pay with my card! But you did the right thing anyways by trying to help!!

[pirate44]

Originally posted by pirate4state
I would try and make you laugh, but I think I'd be coming across as a little harsh and some people might get their feelings hurt.

So I'll say this...hope they don't screw you over.

i know you pretty well as a friend, and i know your sense of humor, so i can take it.

[pirate44]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
This site looks "legit", P44---

http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/

thanks bull. ill take a look asap

[olddawggreen]

Originally posted by pirate44
a little girl about 7 and an older lady who i thought was the mom came by my office wanting donations for the american diabetes association. i wrote a check for $10 and wrote my name and address on the paper she provided. she said she was going to be in a diabetes walk tomorrow. i assumed she was a kid of one of my colleagues since we dont allow solicitation in our building. anyway, i was later informed nobody knew who she was. i later went to the american diabetes association website and their next "walk" isnt until october 7th. im 100% sure i got taken. the ten dollars, im not worried about. im not concerned about them making the check to look like $110 instead of $10 cuz i called my bank to flag that check. what i am worried about is identity theft. they have mine and my wifes home information not to mention our drivers license numbers, our bank account number and routing number. i feel like an ass just for trying to be generous.

:flamingma

Yep, your toast man

[pirate44]

Originally posted by olddawggreen
Yep, your toast man

i know. i need some advice from ap panther fan

[CHS_CG]

sorry p44 that is just wrong.. how could people go that low to scam people outta money and say its for a good cause! The people in this world today

[pirate44]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
sorry p44 that is just wrong.. how could people go that low to scam people outta money and say its for a good cause! The people in this world today

after thinking about it, there were a lot of signs of it being a scam. my excuse is that i have been working late hours and waking up real early. i wasnt on top of my game yesterday.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by pirate44
after thinking about it, there were a lot of signs of it being a scam. my excuse is that i have been working late hours and waking up real early. i wasnt on top of my game yesterday.

Unfortunately it happens all the time...but to drag a kid into it is the lowest of low!!

[AggieJohn]

Originally posted by pirate44
after thinking about it, there were a lot of signs of it being a scam. my excuse is that i have been working late hours and waking up real early. i wasnt on top of my game yesterday.

what red flags do you see now?

[Tiger Baseball]

scam artist they come in all ages