I WAS going to say I hadn't received the first check (expecting it to come via regular post) and try to lead them into sending it via courier (and to scam them out of some of THEIR money). Well, well, pre-emptive strike! Got a FedEx International Priority envelope today. International, with a sender's address of 159 Palm Ave, Maryland (no city)! Tracking says it originated in Lagos, 159 Palm Ave. A check on fedex.com says this should cost $61.88; it was paid by credit card. I just hope it's actually their card.
Call to the bank (and the check looks very good: dual color, watermark back AND microprinting) confirms it's counterfeit.

Any suggestions out there as to another step, prior to telling that THEY are the fool?

caveat emptor everyone

made my day, Dr Dave

 DANGER - hifitommy 18:50:47 10/7/04 (0)
 do you honestly think they are spending their own money?(nt) - darkstar 05:47:48 10/8/04 (1)
 actually, yes, because.... - suburbanDK 11:32:06 10/8/04 (0)

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 DANGER - hifitommy 18:50:47 10/7/04 (0)
 do you honestly think they are spending their own money?(nt) - darkstar 05:47:48 10/8/04 (1)
 actually, yes, because.... - suburbanDK 11:32:06 10/8/04 (0)
 How about if... - wunhuanglo 09:00:11 10/9/04 (0)

You'll need to forward the check to your friend, who is able to cash it, and that your friend will forward the funds to Nigeria. But you will need some cash to cover the insured mailing of the check to your friend, and the friend's expenses in forwarding the proceeds to Nigeria.

Randy
This summer I swam in a public place and a reservoir to boot,
At the latter I was informal,
At the former I wore my suit,
I wore my swimming suit.
--- L. Wainwright III