SnowMobile Information| SnowMobiles

Money gram scam question?

I gave money gram all my info to setup an account, cuz I was going to wire a guy $150 for some snowmobile parts. I then relized that this guy is probably a scamer!!!! This guy already has my phone#, address and e-mail. I haven’t completely setup my account with MG. I still have to confirm my bank account by entering in the exact amount that they deposited in my account.

Since I’ve been waiting for the deposit, I’ve read enough horror stories in the last half hour on how money gram has scammed thousands of people. I don’t want to be one of those people!!!! I shouldn’t have been so foolish and did some research before I gave them all my information, but they seemed legit. Then again what do I know???

My question is…. is it safe with MG having my info or Is it too late to cancel my account? Am I in to deep, now that they have all my info and can give it to anyone?

I am also wondering dose this potential scammer have enough information to make my life a forever living hell? He dosn’t have my middle or last name just my e mail phone # and address. This guy seemed like a real honest guy , until he couldn’t provide me with any pictures and was constantly assuring me that these parts are in mint condition and that I would be satisfied… He originally contacted me through a community snowmobile forum that I had posted a topic that stated "I need parts for such and such snowmobile". The next day he e-mailed me that he had what I needed in mint condition. I asked if there was anyway we could do a money order. Like half now and half when I receive the parts in satisfactory condition, or paypal since I already have an account with them, he replied "no I onley do money gram or via western union" so I figured I’ll setup an account with money gram they seem just as legit as paypal.

I am now backing out of this deal and have not yet wired any money to anyone yet. I’m just worried about MG having all my info!!! What should I do???

You’re right not to wire any money to this guy - definitely smells like a scam. As far as MG having your info, I don’t think you’re in danger. Be sure to check out FBI warnings, ripoff report & complaints board. Here’s a great list of resources for scam-checking:

http://www.squidoo.com/Scam_on_you

good luck!
;-) karin

powered by Yahoo Answers


One Response to “Money gram scam question?”

  1. By kittycat karin on Apr 9, 2010 | Reply

    You’re right not to wire any money to this guy - definitely smells like a scam. As far as MG having your info, I don’t think you’re in danger. Be sure to check out FBI warnings, ripoff report & complaints board. Here’s a great list of resources for scam-checking:

    http://www.squidoo.com/Scam_on_you

    good luck!
    ;-) karin
    References :
    http://www.squidoo.com/Scam_on_you

Post a Comment