Possibly...Probably a scam, forwarding money.

The more I look at similar stories the more I am convinced this is also a fake check, send money scam. In any case I will try to paste some of the email from "Media Dimensions LLC" ******************************



Media Dimensions Inc. to me

show details Feb 6 (6 days ago)


You are accepted for this position.
A certified check of $1,315 will be released in the morning for the position you applied for. It will arrive to your address within 4-6 days from today. Simply cash the check same day when you receive it, at your bank, and follow instructions. It is very important to post the ads exactly like we will send it to you, all words. After the ads are posted you still have 24 hours and you can modify the content, no problems if you make a mistake first time, simply forward us the confirmation emails that publications will send and we will correct if needed.
You will place 2 employment ads after you receive first payment in Chicago Tribune and Miami Herald newspapers. You will call an 1-800 number to do this task. You will receive instructions and complete "how to" specifications, also the text that will appear in the ads, it will take like 5 minutes to do it. Simply let us know when you will receive the cashier's check next week. Your commission is $200 from this order. You must place the order in max. 48 hours after you receive the money.

Requirements:
Do not cash certified checks at check cashing stores, they have huge fees and we don't support them.
Do not abandon your email addresses we have on file from you! Check your email every evening, check also BULK/SPAM folders, our updates may go there sometimes.
Do not play with our time and our money, do not apply if you are not able to perform the simple tasks!

Please confirm your full name and address that we have on file:

First name, Last name (No Nicknames):
Street Address (NO PO Boxes):
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:

Please reply with specified info to confirm that you received this email.

Thank you

Media Dimensions Inc., Contact: Diane Webb
11 Church Street, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W1 Canada,
Telephone: 416-861-1773

Carolyn Weber to me

show details 6:15 PM (0 minutes ago)

Task Info: First you must cash the $2,899 certified check at your bank, same day you receive it.
Then, deduct your commission $300 and send $2,424 to company we specified, the rest of $175 is the transfer fee.

Detailed instructions: If you have a Credit Card or Debit Card issued by banks in USA, you may pay by Western Union online or calling toll free phone number 1-800 Call Cash (1-800-225-5227) and one operator will assist you. Or you can go personally to one agent from your town. If you don't have Credit Card or Debit Card use method below.

Step 1. Locate the nearest Western Union office in your town, it can be found in local banks, big stores or travel agencies.
Step 2. From the Agent clerk, obtain a money transfer sending form and show them your identification card. They will help you with the application.
Here is receiver information (please double check name to be correct when you write):

Receiver's First Name: TIMOTHY E.
Receiver's Last Name: BORGES

City: TORONTO Zip: ONM4W 1L1
Country: CANADA

Step 3. Give the Agent clerk the filled-up form, specify you want MONEY IN MINUTES method, give cash and sign the receipt. If you transfer from home using your phone, the agent will confirm the info.
Step 4. When done, a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN)** will be provided. E-mail us back the following information:

Sender's First and Last Name:
City, State, Zip:
Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
Exact Total of Amount Sent (USD):
Receiver's First and Last Name:

**The Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) is a reference number used to by the payer and the recipient for tracking and collection of the transfer made. ************************************

There are redundant emails as well but these are the main two thus far. Received the "Security laden" check today for $2,899.00, drawn on Enterprise Bank and Trust, 222 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852.
Have not tried to cash and do not plan to but would appreciate shutting these cons down before anyone else gets taken.

The initial "AD" also stated I would be purchasing advertising for the Canadian company here in the US and in the end they now want the money sent to an individual in Canada...nope, don't plan to point that out to them...would much rather they keep making mistakes on their end.

Thank you for your time and efforts to help curtail the crooked. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. {I can't find any dirt on the company, the site, or the bank so far.}

Quotes added for clarity - Michelle

Hi leehometime
Welcome to Scamwarners.

I am glad you realised this is a scam before falling for it.

The cheque will undoubtedly be fake, everything they tell you is a lie designed to steal your money, in this case however it appears they are trying to get you to place and pay for more scam adverts for them.

Could you please post the email addresses used by these scammers, it will be a huge help in preventing others from falling for this scam.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask

Anyone who sends you a check and tells you to send some of the funds elsewhere by Western Union or Moneygram, is a scammer.
Paying someone to place classified adverts is a new scam variant to me though.

Check scammers don't want you to use check cashing services because those businesses are far more aware of fake checks than most banks are. They would be the ones caught in the middle if they paid out against a fake check so they are very vigilant about verifying checks. Banks can simply pass the responsibility back to the person who cashed it so they are less motivated than check cashing services whose business depends upon processing good funds.