Have anyone tried online scams when offshore party "deposits" money into US bank account?

I am not sure how that works, they advertise lucrative payout for participating in such transaction, which is basically illegal and US party get into big trouble for depositing check for few thousands dollars. I learnt about it at school. Did anyone try that kind of business??

Have anyone tried online scams when offshore party "deposits" money into US bank account?
Yes, I got taken...The check's are drawn on someones account via computer on a credit card. You cash it, send the money. The person here gets their credit card statement and disputes the charge. The credit card company finds that it is "fraud" and comes after you for the money, and they have up to a year.
Reply:It is a scam that has been going on for years...


They want your bank account information to drain your account, not deposit money into it. Always be very careful in giving out any financial information or your social security number.
Reply:Obviously its a scam. First thing they'll ask for is your bank numbers so they can send a deposit-next thing you get is an overdraft notice from your bank telling you all your money is gone.


Best thing to do is ignore them and treat them as spam.
Reply:it's a scam, is illegal, and if you get involved in it in any way then you go to jail. I saw one women who went to jail (it was on tv) and she was still feeling sorry for her scammers because she still didn't understand it was a scam. I hope by now someone has made her realize what she did was illegal.





In addition, overseas sends a lot of bogus checks, money orders, transfers, lotteries, etc. Just don't fall for it.
Reply:no, it is a scam.
Reply:no but I got an email about this scam and I can see where people can be fooled by these scams it looked legit.
Reply:Nope..
Reply:no up to my memory......