Anon Cheque

NewbieMoneySaver**

Hello all,

I recieved a cheque through the post today for £4000.

I have not got a clue what its for but its got my name on it and it is an HSBC cheque.

This is serious.

What do you suggest?

Cheers

ckerrd

From a company/individual?

Fred333

I would look into it before cashing it. Could be a scam.

Zazen999

Hi.
it must say somewhere on it who it is from; if it is HSBC it could be someone has applied for a loan in your name or something like that...best investigate. If there is an name/address on it, google it and see if anything comes up.

frivolous_fay

Let me guess... someone has 'overpaid' you for something and wants you to send them the difference.

Perhaps they forgot to give you the actual details of the scam, just sent the dodgy cheque (Google 'advance fee fraud')

(I wouldn't waste your time banking it until you know who and where it's come from)

misskool

Hi,

I'm moving this thread to current accounts board where you will be more likely to receive suitable responses.

Homework

I'd contact HSBC and ask them about it. They should know if it is a genuine cheque

NewbieMoneySaver**

Hi again.

All it says is pro-activ publications. I have looked into it but cant really find much wrong.

Bossyboots

These appear to be pro-activ's details



3 High Street
Chistlehurst
Kent
BR7 5AB
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 8295 1414
+44 (0)20 8295 1401

It looks as though they publish magazines for the security industry. They are mentioned on a lot of websites and appear at first quick glance to be legit. Best thing at this stage would seem to be to give them a call and ask what the cheque is for.

NewbieMoneySaver**

Hello Bossyboots.

Cheers for that info, I have looked at this on the internet and found the same as you.

I have spoke the bank and after ten days they can't do anything about it. Cheque cashed yesterday. Fingers crossed.

Gareth

peggydoodaa

Nice bonus if it cashes without problems! lol