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Jamie
July 09, 2024
I have received several calls reporting "fraud" via online banking and my debit card, as well as wire transfers. These idits have my bank name, my name, my number, and they always request my user name which is the flag. At first it panicked me. I always check with my bank. These criminals have also used my own banks fraud phone number! How did they get my information?
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sonny s lawson
July 09, 2024
Thanks for the warning.
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S.levine
July 11, 2024
In reply to Thanks for the warning. by sonny s lawson
No. Worries any time...
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Darlin Jordan
July 09, 2024
I don’t know anything about this & I’ve not a such call or email from anyone trying ti move money from my bank acct , etc.
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CLINT
July 09, 2024
Hear you loud and CLEAR!!!!!
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Mark Anthony R…
July 09, 2024
The real question is, Is there a division or even a person that will help another person that has experienced identity theft without just stating in the fine print that any of the terms and (Agreements) can be changed at any given time. Or the person that stole your information has assigned a( representative) or (The Company) can continue to make any financial decision because they scammed you the best and certainly have the funds to pay or donate to the correct locations.
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FTC Staff
July 09, 2024
In reply to The real question is, Is… by Mark Anthony R…
Report identity theft at www.IdentityTheft.gov. Give details about what happened, and the system will help you create a recovery plan and Identity Theft Affidavit. Use the Affidavit when you contact businesses, debt collectors, financial services and others to correct problems.
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Anonymous
July 11, 2024
Unfortunately, Bank fraud begins within the Banks or credit unions. They apply for the bank jobs, hired. Thereafter, use this to their advantage. Transferring money to fraudulent account, from innocent members. Employees are guilty of this! A friend of mine stated that they blamed the member for the fraudulent activity. But, all alone it was their own tellers getting away with it. This happened with LA Capital Federal Credit Union. This Business needs to be investigated by the FBI immediately. It’s been going on for years.
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Andrea L Struble
July 15, 2024
I discovered my home has three lien at $200k due to fraudulent activity. My former co workers perpetuated the crime. My little brother set up so it be part my father’s family trust. I worked for a bank acquired by 5/3. I can’t wait to see what happens with my retirement that is secured with mortgages.
And that ain’t all.. I contacted your agency around 2019, among numerous of local, state and federal agencies. I was ignored.
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Josiah
July 15, 2024
We have complained and complained, we have well over $500 dollars worth of fraudulent activity on our accounts and yet no one can seem to help
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Garland Lundry
July 15, 2024
My neighbors and their people still trying to scam me I fear
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