Gothic Girl
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? California
On Wednesday, I received a check in the mail for $3000 from a company called Infinity Micro Computers Inc. There was a stub attached that said it was issued by QCHEX. I had thought that since I fill out a lot of sweepstakes, and for free stuff on the internet, that I had won a prize. So I went to the bank it was drawn upon to cash it on Thursday, and next thing I know I'm being arrested for trying to cash a stolen check. I did not know the check was stolen or fraudulent in any way. Everything looked okay to me. I am now being charged with 2 counts of making a fictitional check, and 1 count of burglary. I have never been in trouble before for more than a speeding ticket, and I don't know what to do. I am currently out on $30,000 bail.
I am beginning to believe that I am a victim of a scam. A couple months ago, I listed a rare action figure I have for sale on Craigslist. I received an email saying:
Does anyone have any advice for me? I don't know what to do. Should I tell the cops about this email? Or will they use this against me, accusing me of being an accomplice? Do I try to plea bargain? Or do I take this to jury trial since I really believe that I'm an innocent victim of a scam?
Thanks in advance.
On Wednesday, I received a check in the mail for $3000 from a company called Infinity Micro Computers Inc. There was a stub attached that said it was issued by QCHEX. I had thought that since I fill out a lot of sweepstakes, and for free stuff on the internet, that I had won a prize. So I went to the bank it was drawn upon to cash it on Thursday, and next thing I know I'm being arrested for trying to cash a stolen check. I did not know the check was stolen or fraudulent in any way. Everything looked okay to me. I am now being charged with 2 counts of making a fictitional check, and 1 count of burglary. I have never been in trouble before for more than a speeding ticket, and I don't know what to do. I am currently out on $30,000 bail.
I am beginning to believe that I am a victim of a scam. A couple months ago, I listed a rare action figure I have for sale on Craigslist. I received an email saying:
I was excited that I had sold my action figure, so I sent the guy my info, thinking he would be sending me a check or money order. It is obvious that he is foreign, so I thought he had made a mistake with the amount of the action figure (which was only $150). So I reminded the guy of the amount and I figured that he if there really was anything left over after I shipped the item to him, I would send that to him.i have seen the price and its ok by me then i will issue a poster money order to you.meanwhlie i will also include $300 on the payment so you should expect a poster money order of $2800 . the excess is for my shipper that will be coming for pick up.the funds will be used for the shipping of the {Rare Dumbledore Action Figure}i'll imploy you to wire the balance via western union money transfer to my shipper as soon as you RECEIVE the poster money order .My SHIPPER will come for pick up on a specicified date that will be convenient for you.i hope i can count on you for my balance I ALSO WANT THIS TO BASE ON TRUST CAN I TRUST YOU?... Pls i need ur contact info,such as name in full,adress,ur city ur state ur zipcode ur phone#both cell and home.pls email me asap with all details.
Regards,sen........
n.b, if you feel like contacting me here is my phone contact +447031848143
Does anyone have any advice for me? I don't know what to do. Should I tell the cops about this email? Or will they use this against me, accusing me of being an accomplice? Do I try to plea bargain? Or do I take this to jury trial since I really believe that I'm an innocent victim of a scam?
Thanks in advance.
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