OT: Current Scam happening in Michigan

polyhymnia23 · February 2013

Hey Ladies, so I am an attorney and I can not stand it when people fall for the ridiculous scams that are out there. I have seen my own brother fall for one of the "here is a FREE check, cash it and send me money" scams. It REALLY makes me angry.

I wanted to bring light to a new scam that is happening right now in Michigan. It may or may not be happening where you are, but take note just in case.

A person will receive a phone call from "express couriers" asking if someone will be home in an hour to receive a delivery. Sure enough, an hour or so later there is someone at your door delivering a basket of wine and flowers. (Sounds awesome right? WRONG.) The delivery person will then ask for payment of a $3.50 fee "TO PROVE THEY DELIVERED TO AN ADULT" (This is your second warning sign. The first was getting an unsolicited gift.). When you try to pay cash, the delivery person says it is their policy to ONLY accept debit or credit cards. They take out a machine, you swipe, ENTER YOUR PIN AND SECURITY CODE (warning sign number 3) and they leave.

A few days later, you find out that you have had various ATM withdrawals and you are a victim of a crime.

This machine is allowing them to create a fake card and use it.

Please do not fall for this. It is coming up to Valentines day and I know some people get flowers and such. However, please keep in mind that if someone you know is sending you flowers (or hell, even if a secret admirer is sending you a gift) they will pay in full. I have NEVER heard of a company requiring a credit card to prove they delivered to an adult.

It is my mission to make sure that the word is being spread about these scam. Please let your friends and families know.

If you have questions, PM me!