I received a check yesterday and need to know if it's a scam.... It starts in part, that I'm receiving it because....
"because of a legal settlement between Paypal and the consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal governemnt agency that enforces laws that protect consumers. Under this settlement, you are entitled to a refund because you have, or previously had, a Paypal credit or Bill Me Later account. The check attached below is your refund. Please deposit or cash the check in the next few weeks.
If you have any questions regarding the check itself, please contact American Legal Claim Services at <removed> between 9am and 9pm Easter Time, Monday through Friday.
You can learn more about the Consumer Fiancial Protection Bureau at Http://www.consumerfinance.ogv. You can also see a copy of the settlement agreement Paypal entered into on the Bureau's website at http://files. consumerfinance.gov/f/201505_cfpb_consent-order-paypal.pdf.... " ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check states address on the left: Paypal claims Administrator, <removed> Jacksonville, FL 32241-3698.
Middle, top address states <removed>, El Monte CA 16-7038/3220
Check is dated: 5/20/2016
With an ALCS ID# on the bottom left.
Authorized Signature of Jeff (Can't make out the rest of this)... Looks like a backwards 7 and a Z of some sort.... With routing/transit information at the bottom.
I've been scammed (or had people attempt to scam me) so much in the last few years because frankly... people are JUST STUPID AND SICK. I have no idea if this is a legit or not. I had no part in this court settlement and have never received a check for such a thing... PLEASE advise.
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