I got a check from the Mountain DEW one, went to cash it at AMSCOTT, and they said that it was a counterfeit check. They kept the check. And reported it to the cops

they send you a check and you cash it and wire some cash  back to them, minus your pay and your bank ends up calling you and letting you know that the check is not real and is fraudulent - and you are out and will owe the bank.

I have been having fun with these scammers for years tell them you cashed the check (but don't cause it is fake) and keep sending them fake western union #s and put them on a wild goose chase, and tell them I'm sorry is must have wrote it down wrong try this one and keep doing that  but only one a day till they give up cause you have to keep them running back and forth. I have fun with this all the time.

Doesn't make any difference where you cash the check and if you knowingly attempt to cash a bad check you can be held legally as well as financially responsible. The check cashing stores cannot verify validity any faster than a bank can and often slower.  Best bet is to let your bank verify before you attempt to cash or deposit the check. Chances are almost 100% that the check is fake.

I did it too.  So I received $2500 and deposited it into a brand new bank account.  Once it was cashed (Friday) there was a mad rush of phone calls from him to get me to expedite the payment to the "specialist".  Well, with the deposit that big it was a 24hour notice to clear the check.  I took the $2K to western union but there was a red flag on this that they wouldn't transfer the money (thank god).  The person (I called the number and a "Jenny" was unavailable) pushed for me to send at least half at least.  He was texting me every ten minutes getting an "update".  Well, finally I told him, "I can't have the car wrapped until Monday anyway so I will wait till then."  He was a bit pushy saying that he was losing trust in me having that money.  I told him he had to wait, it was his decision to send ME the money and not straight to the installers so I took control of the situation and he stopped texting.  I never sent the money and now waiting the check to be officially turned down and the money to be removed from my bank account.

What about cashing it at the check cashing place instead of your bank? Has anyone ever tried the check cashing place?

I replied to a post on Craigslist. After a google search i found these posts.they have contacted me twice. Here is the email.   I hope someone finds out who they are.


Thanks for your response once again JOHNNIE WALKER is a cabonated soda drinks, you have been adjudged qualified, you will be compensated with a $500 (Five Hundred dollars per Week),which is essentially a "rental" payment for letting our company use your car . JOHNNIE WALKER

shall provide Experts that will handle the advert placing on your car, these experts have been tested and confirmed perfect for the job in order not to leave any damage on your car after 3 months he will be the one to remove the advert when the advert period is over .You will receive an up front payment inform of cashier's check for accepting to carry this advert on your car and you will be the one paying the expert from this first check you get to build up a mutual relationship between both of you, so he will not be coming to fix your car as a total stranger, as he will be coming to you for placing of the ad on your car after we have agreed with all terms and conditions . He will also be the one to remove the ad after 3 months when the advert is over, and he will also be the one to make any change(s) of advert on your car if need be , so the payment you will be sending to him will cover placing and removing of the ad on your car. Other weekly payments will also come in the form of checks and will be delivered at your address provided weekly . There will be no fee for gas since you are not driving to anywhere else apart from your daily routine.

The following information will be needed from you so we can add you to the participant's list ;

Full Name: Age: Occupation: Make of car/ year: Address:(NOT PO Box) City: State: Zip code: Do you have a driver's license: Phone Number(s) mobile and home : Email Address:

I will be contacting you again as hiring manager, as soon as we receive these information we will proceed immediately, JOHNNIE WALKER" looks forward to working with you.

you cash the check at your bank, receive the cash, your instructed to keep your first payment and send the rest to the tech, your bank discovers the check is no good takes your funds from your account and your scamed. call bank to see if funds available. they'll tell you if it real

SCAM ALL THE WAY

DONT DO IT  I MADE SURE IT CLEARED  THEN IT DID  THEN I WAITED ANOTHER DAY AND IT WAS A FAKE

I got same e-mail. So far i am just waiting ,no check ,no response ,no calls ,I dont know what is going on ,but it is to good to be true. Just waiting to see what happen next ,

These guys are scammers using the Johnny Walker name to try and get you to give them a money gram for materials.  I have emails and texts that I need to turn over to the police.  They worked on me to get the moneygram for two weeks.

using a stolen fed ex account scamming people what a low life you must be shame on you for sending hundreds of these checks out and i talked to the man with the real fed ex acct. he is getting lots of calls from angry people i feel for him. THE DEVIL RUNS RAPID and you will have to answer for your actions!!!!!! get a real job like everyone else

this is a complete fraud don't do it i got a check for 2484.29 and it was from a law firm in GA. i called they said it was a scam and they have been getting call from all over the u.s.i emailed this robert ortiz and he reassured me i would be getting paid 400.00 a month not a week  these peps are using a stolen fed ex account and my check was sent by a banjamine fleming with a cell phone number that only has a recorded message if you have a check dont cash it tear it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it is a scam, i checked with Johnnie walker themselves. i emailed them forwarding the email and they said they are not involved with them and will forward the info to appropriate authorities. DO NOT DO!!!!

this is a scam, i received emails and they are sending check. i emailed Johnnie Walker com and they just emailed me back confirming that this is a scam!!!!!

I recieved the same offer for a car wrap for a Johnny Walker ad.
They have sent me a phony Cashiers check wanting an Weatern Union cash transfer # 1  to
New Orleans then after I said I do not use  this method of cash tranfers they wanted a money
gram sent to  San Antonio TX ,this is nothing but a PISH trying to get you to send them monies
out of your account that you will never see again and be stuck paying out of your own pocket.
We have a scam squad in the city and but  they probably will not be caught.
Take your corespondence to the local officials maybe they can be nailed before some oldster
gets stuck paying them
I recieved another car wrap deal saying Xerox was doing the the same type of add campaign.
When you get one of these offers be sure to print them out that way the officials may be able
put them where they belong

I got the same thing..got a HUGE check today granted I havent even signed any papers and they want me to take it to my bank ..deposit it, immediately wire money to some guy..I keep 400 dollars and then someone will conatact me to wrap the car...I am going to contact the person on the check monday as it ita real person who is an investor in a company but I am sure its a scam and I am sure he would love to know a compampay is forging his name and using his real company. for a scam..

It is a HUGE Scam do not fall for it!! I got a check from them and they want you to take it to your bank cash it keep your upfront payment and send them the rest. Not happening I told the guy I was going to turn over the check to the police and haven't heard from him since.

I have read all these posts (above); and they all repeat the same information.....but unfortunately, there is no other comments.....Has anyone received the check? Have they done it?  Contacted the BBB?  I tried to get the phone number and/or -mail for Johnny Walker; not to no avail.  
My story so far::  got the e-mails(s) and awaiting my check (lol), and to be contacted by the person that s/b doing the "wrapping" of my car.
There was a # to call; and when I called it; it rang a long time, and then it was a generic phone message that I had reached that number (that I dialed) and asking me to leave my name and phone number and my call would be returned; needless to say; I didn't leave it; I just hung up.
Please help me....anyone go any farther w/this whole deal (scam)?
I eagerly await your answers/replies.
Thank you, and have a nice day.
Stay Safe/Healthy.
Barb

I am very interested in this proposal.  I have three cars, one a 1979 Corvette, an 2004 Honda SUV and a 2000 30' Rexall Airbus.  I have tried to respond to an e-mail from Christopher Blake Agent #0233sn but no return response.  I would like to see a picture of what could be placed on the side of a 79 Black Corvette.

Also do you have any other advertising programs like this I may have access to other vehicles.

Name                      Jack Parks
Mailing Address       PO Box 27
                             Los Alamitos
                             California, 90720
Auto                       1979 Corvette and/or  30' Motor Home, 2000 Rexall Airbus
Cell Phone              562 810-1026
Home Phone           562 425-0732

Havent got a call yet-but i get a similar email. I did some checking
Nothing makes sense. I am sure its a nigerian scam judging from the
grammer! They almost got me again-third time this year.
Thx guys

I just got this email and I'm in Australia. Have contacted Johnnie Walker to confirm it's a scam.

I just got the same email....Please post if anyone gets any info on this.

I got it too and also a reply.  Im in California.  Tried o contact the ad agency but no reply

What ever came of it? I got the same e-mail, is it legit? ?

what do they get out of it besides exposure.  The did you bring check to the bank and if so what did they tell you.  My husband got one today.... just doing a little research.  
thanks

FIRST MESSAGE----------------------------------

Hello,

We are currently seeking to employ individual's Country wide. How would you like to make money by simply driving your car advertising for JOHNNIE WALKER.

How it works

Here's the basic premise of the "paid to drive"

Concept: JOHNNIE WALKER seeks people -- regular citizens, professional drivers to go about their  normal routine as they usually do, only with an advert for "JOHNNIE WALKER"  plastered on your car. The ads are typically vinyl decals, also known as  "auto wraps" that's almost seem to be painted on the vehicle and which will cover any portion of your car's exterior surface.

What does the company get out of this type of ad strategy? Lots of exposure and awareness. The auto wraps tend to be colorful, eye-catching and attract lots of attention. Plus, it's a form of advertising with a captive audience, meaning people who are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car alongside them. This program will last for 3 months and the minimum you can participate is 1 month.

You will be compensated with $500 per week which is essentially a "Rental" payment for the use of space. No fee is required from you, "JOHNNIE WALKER" shall provide experts that would handle the Advert placing on your Car. You will receive an up front payment of $300 inform of check via courier service for accepting to carry this advert on your car. It is very easy and simple, No application fees required,  Contact the E-mail along with the information's as requested, if you are interested in this offer.

Kindly fill this information's below-

Full Name:

Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Make of car/ year:
Telephone numbers
Home:
Mobile:

-Austin Don- of Agent No: 9876.
E-mail address: austindon111@gmail.com

You will be contacted you as soon as this information's is received.

Kind Regards
Austin Don
Hiring consultant
Alpha advertising Agency?





SECOND MESSAGE-------------------------------

Thanks for your response once again,  Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch Whisky owned by Diageo and originated in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. It is the most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky in the world, sold in almost every country with yearly sales of over 130 million bottles. you will be compensated with a $500 (Five Hundred dollars per Week),which is essentially a "rental" payment for letting our company use your car . JOHNNY WALKER shall provide Experts that will  handle the advert placing on your car,(We have done random test for experts and we have chosen the best expert as our expert because we are sure he will not leave you car with damage after the during and after the advertisement period) these experts have been tested and confirmed perfect for the job in order not to leave any damage on your car after 3 months .You will receive an up front payment inform of cashier's check for accepting to carry this advert on your car and you will be the one paying the expert to build up a mutual relationship between both of you, as he will be coming to you for placing of the ad on your car after we have agreed with all terms and conditions . He will also be the one to remove the ad after 3 months when the advert is over, and he wil also be the one to make any change of advert on your car if needed , so the payment you will be sending to him will cover placing and removing of the ad on your car. Other weekly payments will also come in the form of checks and will be  delivered at your address provided  weekly . Therefor, you need to reconfirm your address and other neccessary informations for registration as outlined below.  There will be no fee for gas since you are not driving to  anywhere else apart from your daily routine. Attached here is what your car will look like, open the attachment and see.


We need to reconfirm the following information from you so we can add you to the participant's list ;


Full Name:
Age:
Occupation:
Make of car/ year:
Address:(NOT PO Box)
City:
State:
Zip code:
Do you have a driver's license:
Phone Number(s) mobile and home :
Email Address:

I will be contacting you again as hiring manager,  as soon as we receive these information we will proceed immediately, " JOHNNY WALKER " looks forward to working with you.

Hiring Manager

Austin Don- of Agent No: 9876.
E-mail address: austindon111@gmail.com
954-482-9798

When I called it, it said something about being a magic jack line. I received a check for $2950.00 yesterday thru the mail from him. He claims he is mike rogers and he lives n the UK but traviling here on business. Pure bull crap! DO NOT FALL FOR IT!!!!!