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Complaint Review: Zurich & Shaw Chase Bank F.A Richard & Assoc Inc - North Bay Ontario
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Zurich & Shaw Chase Bank F.A Richard & Assoc Inc
2660 Trout Lake Road North Bay, P1B7S7 Ontario, Canada
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Zurich & Shaw, Chase Bank, F.A Richard & Assoc fraudulent check and prize winnings North Bay Ontario
My husband got a letter and a check in the mail from this company claiming he has an unclaimed award winning of 65,000.00 It had a check of 3,185.75 with it to pay for International clearance fee. Then you have to call a number to claim the prize which in the letter gave a claim number to reference for security protocol. I took the letter and check to my local police department who investigated into it and found it to be fraud. I also took the check to a local Chase branch and to my surprise they were notified of the scam through the main branch although this was the first they have had in my area.
I was told by the bank manager that it is being investigated. I left my check and letter with the bank manager after having her make a copy for me to keep. When you call the number to claim your prize you are told all operator's are busy and to leave your name and number and you will be called back. The scam then works by you being told to mail the $3185.75 to an address they give and once they receive the money your winnings will be sent to you. The money is never sent to you and you now owe your bank the $3185.75 because the check is fraud as well. I am glad I didn't do anything until looking into the matter first. I want to let as many people know as possible so they don't fall for this trick. I wish there were something that could be done to catch the monsters behind all this but in the mean time everyone be safe.
Steven
Port Huron, Michigan
U.S.A.
I was told by the bank manager that it is being investigated. I left my check and letter with the bank manager after having her make a copy for me to keep. When you call the number to claim your prize you are told all operator's are busy and to leave your name and number and you will be called back. The scam then works by you being told to mail the $3185.75 to an address they give and once they receive the money your winnings will be sent to you. The money is never sent to you and you now owe your bank the $3185.75 because the check is fraud as well. I am glad I didn't do anything until looking into the matter first. I want to let as many people know as possible so they don't fall for this trick. I wish there were something that could be done to catch the monsters behind all this but in the mean time everyone be safe.
Steven
Port Huron, Michigan
U.S.A.
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David
Mandeville,Louisiana,
U.S.A.
These checks are fake and this is a scam. Legitimate company names like mine are being used to make the offer seem real
#2UPDATE Employee
Mon, June 11, 2007
FARA has recently learned of a check fraud scam involving criminals who have obtained copies of our company's checks that were issued to legitimate payees. Information from these checks is being used to create new bogus or fake checks. These new checks, which look real, are made payable in various amounts to new individuals and are being mailed throughout the United States. People receiving these checks are being informed that they have won a lottery, sweepstakes, or contest and that all they need to do is to deposit or cash the check. Then they want the recipient to send the scammer a portion of the money. If you have a check like this, it is no good! Do not attempt to cash or deposit it. It will not be honored by JPMorgan Chase Bank. The individuals behind the scam are hoping you will send them your check or money and may even attempt to electronically access your personal bank account or trick you into sending them a money order. FARA is not a party to this scam and we have notified the proper authorities. Our bank is aware of the problem and is working with us and the authorities to catch the individuals who are responsible for this illegal activity. If you have received one of these checks, we recommend that you contact your local law enforcement authorities and inform them of this scam (if you have been a victim) or throw it away as you would any other piece of junk mail. In the past, we have represented Zurich Financial Services and the Shaw Group on specific insurance losses, but there is no such company named "Zurich Shaw Financial Services". The phone numbers ring overseas. These scammers will loose money if everyone throws away the letters and checks they receive. Sincerely, L. Dubuc, CPA Chief Financial Officer F. A. Richard & Associates, Inc. \ FARA Mandeville, LA Public Information Line on this matter: 985-674-4646
