David
Mandeville,#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