Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

I recently responded to a Craig's List post asking for a mystery shopper. I received an informal email response from the owner of the posting indicating that I was selected for the opportunity, and that a check and info packet would be sent to me.
I received the aforementioned check with instructions to use Western Union to wire it across the country, but no packet - and I have neither the name of the individual nor the name of the business being represented.
It has been days since I was supposed to have received this information packet, and the individual has been sending me emails in all capital letters demanding to know where the money is - even though I explained how my bank put a 48-hour hold on the funds due to the size of the check.
This whole situation now reeks of a money-laundering scam to me (I got caught in one very similar to this before), and I'm curious to know what legal retribution I might face if I simply cut off correspondence with the Craig's List poster and keep the money sent to me.

Asked on 12/15/11, 12:52 pm

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Patrick Tracy Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,

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I think that this is a question for the FBI. Being forthright with them is a good way to resolve the case and keep yourself from being prosecuted in this instance. Most of these schemes are looking for ways to launder drug money. Please also remember ang transaction over 10,000 is reported by your bank.

Good luck!

Answered on 12/15/11, 1:10 pm

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