What is the name of your state? New Jersey
I am selling a drum to a guy in Amsterdam, Holland. The cost is $850. He had a friend of his in the US send me a $5000 cashiers' check (drawn on a credit union in Montana) and asked me to wire the balance via Western Union to his friend in Manchester, UK.
Something did not feel right about the transaction. I told the guy that a $650 bankers' fee would be added to the cost of the drum -total $1500 would be deducted (from $5000) and the remainder sent with the drum to Manchester, UK. He said 'OK'.
This still does not feel right and was considering calling the FBI for advice - As I think this may be money laundering. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. Maybe this guy it totally legit.
But, I'd hate to be in the middle of a money laundering scheme, or worse.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am selling a drum to a guy in Amsterdam, Holland. The cost is $850. He had a friend of his in the US send me a $5000 cashiers' check (drawn on a credit union in Montana) and asked me to wire the balance via Western Union to his friend in Manchester, UK.
Something did not feel right about the transaction. I told the guy that a $650 bankers' fee would be added to the cost of the drum -total $1500 would be deducted (from $5000) and the remainder sent with the drum to Manchester, UK. He said 'OK'.
This still does not feel right and was considering calling the FBI for advice - As I think this may be money laundering. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. Maybe this guy it totally legit.
But, I'd hate to be in the middle of a money laundering scheme, or worse.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.