bostonangler Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Information Request Dear Client, As a result of the US Government and the state of Texas crackdown on money laundering, we are now required to have a copy of US drivers license and social security number on every transaction. We do not have to have a copy of your social security card, just the number. We know this is a huge inconvenience but it is because of all of the new restrictions / regulations the Obama administration and US Justice department are applying to "cash" type businesses. For the 20 years First Liberty National has been in business, we have not encountered any such acts. We were audited in 2012 with no problems. There is no real alarm because the government is looking for "cash" transactions, which we do not accept. We still have to follow the rules on currency exchange. We would like to thank you for cooperation in advance. If you haven't done so yet, please fax or email a copy of your drivers license and just your social security number for our files. Please note this will be kept in a secure location. Our Fax: 832-717-4250 Thank you for business and we look forward to continue to work together. Ashley GunterFirst Liberty National Currency Specialist800-331-2338 877-810-5556 Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHi Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Danger danger...do not ever fax or email such information...classic scammer stuff. If it is genuine call in and see them at the bank! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonangler Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks... I wasn't planning on it, but I did buy from them several years ago and never received anything like this from them... I just wonder if there is something going on with the government and new wealth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiljor Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 This has fraud written all over it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHi Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Agreed this screams of Identity theft intentions. What the heck has USA and Texas law stuff got to do with Canadian banking!!!?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonangler Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 This company is in Texas, but also sells to Canada... I was just wondering if anyone has received a similar notice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwhite1971 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Do not do it!!! I am a detective working several fraud cases similar to this!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonangler Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks DWhite... I certainly wasn't going to send them anything. That's why I wanted to know if anyone else had received something like this and now everyone is aware. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Danger danger...do not ever fax or email such information...classic scammer stuff. If it is genuine call in and see them at the bank! My thoughts exactly..Sounds like either fraud or identity theft attempt Edited May 4, 2015 by umbertino 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJC Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 SCAM.. Boy, they made that easy to tell !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymrat76541 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 If you are dumb enough to respond - Fax me a copy of your birth certificate so I can verify that you are you! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Scam, bank do not ask for SSN over the phone or by fact. Be very careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeetdog Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'd imagine the closer we get the better the scams will become... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Hubby does works with Kroll.....i forwarded him this...he said there is not an alert for this paticular letter,,but it is a scam alert for sure~ do not do anything...next time you buy from them cross that bridge when you cross it Edited May 4, 2015 by SnowGlobe7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonangler Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks everybody... As I said I wasn't going to send them anything, I just wanted to see if anyone had received something like this from any other dealers. I bought a few dinar from them 5 years ago and they were great. Everything was authenticated. I am going to send them this email and make them aware they may have been hacked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artitech Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Don't respond to it. Its TROUBLE if you Do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivesman Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'm thinking I'd talk with someone in the FBI.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeB Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 I get this email almost every day: --------------------------------------------- U.s. Department of justice 950 pennsylvania Avenue, Nw Washington, DC 205330-0001 Department of justice Attention: The justice department hereby email you regarding the scam activities on the internet, we have a not right in front of us that you are having something to do with some internet spammers all in the name of the compensation funds and winning funds. this emails you get usually come from the spammers who claim to be the FBI, INTERPOL,EFCC,UNITED NATION, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND and some other scam names that mostly comes from Africa countries like, GHANA,NIGERIA,BENIN REPUBLIC. we got the not on our desk this morning from the inspector General of head internet security (Gen. Daniel Doherty) You are asked to stop all contact you have been in so far with any of those so called spammers or else your case file will be stamped as money laundry. You are advised to get back to us with all that have been sent to you by those spammers to hasten our investigation on who is behind all this and who have been collecting your hard earned income... Note: you are asked to get back as soon as possible...or we will have to inform the local police in your area. and your case will be worst if you don't cooperate with us to get those spammers red handed. That is why we email you to know more details first because that is the easiest way to reach our good citizen's, so you are to provide all the necessary details and we shall inform you if truly there is any consignment for you at all, our duty is to protect our entire citizen's and keep them away from any harm or what so ever damage they are into. You are advised to get back to us as soon as possible or your name will be listed among those to be prosecuting by the act of money laundry. You are warned. God Bless America. Best regard, General Mascott Bradley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWitte Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Hey Joe B. Maybe you could give them my name as a proof reader for their garbage writing. I might be able to make some money off of the deal. I think if my kids would have written that in the third grade they would have been punished for being so stupid. Just for laughs why don't you send them up to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave and they won't have to look so hard. Obama would be the name to attach to the affidavit. Let me know if I can be of any further help. Like I was any help in the first place. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinarThug Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks... I wasn't planning on it, but I did buy from them several years ago and never received anything like this from them... Did They Recently Hire Nadita As A Sales Agent ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeB Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hey Joe B. Maybe you could give them my name as a proof reader for their garbage writing. I might be able to make some money off of the deal. I think if my kids would have written that in the third grade they would have been punished for being so stupid. Just for laughs why don't you send them up to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave and they won't have to look so hard. Obama would be the name to attach to the affidavit. Let me know if I can be of any further help. Like I was any help in the first place. haha I have thought about answering many times but I know that you must not do it as they then know that the email address is active and you will get tons of spam from them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new york kevin Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Not to mention the scam thats going around where they call claiming to be from the US Treasury Dept, claiming to have sent you an official letter that you didn't respond to. Therefore of you don't send money now you will be arrested, placed in hand cuffs, and marched off to jail to the embarrasment of all your neighbors. All in clear violation of the fair debt collections practices act that even the feds must follow. Don't fall for this one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theseus Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I have a money market account with Ally bank. I tried to open a separate checking account with them. They asked for that info because of the laws passed due to money laundering shortly after 9-11. Never reply to an email or click on a link in an email when personal information is asked for. Always initiate the contact with the bank through the use of their number found on their website. This way you will always know that you 1) are at their official website and 2) it is actually their number. Going into a brick and mortar bank is always the first option before calling. Unless it is a bank like Ally and an internet based bank. There is nothing wrong with internet based banks. I have dealt with them since early 2000. Always do your homework and research the bank thoroughly before opening an account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantach Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I bought mine from them. I get a news letter, much like from Adam, every quarter. That is all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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