Posted by Mistarella on 6/3/05 9:50pm
Msg #42212
Signing scam email heads-up
Got the following email sent to me by a local SA club: I guess we all have to watch out!
Subject: [SigningAgent] Phone scam?
>Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:02:10 -0700
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>A fellow notary in my area got a call today from a fast talking man who
>stated he had a signing in "her area" and he would pay $150 by direct
>deposit to her account....so all he needed was her routing number and they
>could get her set up! My friend said there was no way she was giving him
>her bank information and he tried to cajole her into it but she again
>refused and this person hung up. I asked her who he said he was with and
>she said that he did not say...so, this is just a little warning to be
>careful. I'd also like to know if you have received this call...it appears
>to be a scam but he seemed to know "the signing business".
>Mary Jane
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Reply by CAtitlegal on 6/4/05 11:15am
Msg #42293
Wanna bet? In order to pass a fraudulent check through your account, the criminal needs your routing number and your account number. Having additional info, like the name, address, and the phone number of your friend obtaining through a website (such as a site the SS would use to find you), gives them carte blance to your account. I speak from experience - it's no fun dealing with a situation like this. Pretend it's Christmastime, you're going shopping, you check your bank balance, and it's $800 less than you anticipated. You call the bank, obtain a copy of the check, and instead of a signature, it shows 'authorized by phone'. Sort of ruins your holiday spirit.
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