A new client with hotmail account wants my home address and tel number to send me a cheque. Thread poster: Maria Cristina Cavassa
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Hello,
a new potential client says he's going to pay me in advance, but only through check, and that to send it he needs my address and telephone number. I don't know why, but it sounds weird to me. I looked for his name and address on the web and I couldn't find them, but I don't know if there is the possibility of a fraud or not.
I would very much appreciate an advice.
Thank you for your time.
| | | | | | | I'll write to the support | Oct 19, 2015 |
Hello Alejandro,
Thank you for your prompt response.
I'm quite sure it was a scam because when I told him that I had to reject his offer, he just didn't answer to me anymore.
I was going to write his name here but then I read the forum rules and made up my mind, so I'll write to the support.
Thank you very much.
Kind regards,
Maria Cristina
| | | | Jeff Whittaker 
United States
Local time: 11:13
Spanish to English
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| Client + hotmail address (and no other verified contact details) = scam | Oct 19, 2015 |
Maria Cristina Cavassa wrote:
Hello,
a new potential client says he's going to pay me in advance, but only through check, and that to send it he needs my address and telephone number. I don't know why, but it sounds weird to me. I looked for his name and address on the web and I couldn't find them, but I don't know if there is the possibility of a fraud or not.
I would very much appreciate an advice.
Thank you for your time.
[Edited at 2015-10-19 20:38 GMT]
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| Many agencies do not accept emails from "gmail/hotmail and similar" | Oct 19, 2015 |
"Regrettably", they mention.
| | | | Elena Pavan
Local time: 17:13
Member (2005)
French to Italian
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I received the same offer this morning.
First just a request for price et delivery. When I asked him more information about him, he said he was ready to pay in advance with a cheque. I did not answer his message.
I am sure it is a scam.
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