Midway Securities and Trust
Fraud/Scam
- 10-24-2008
- 116
I received a winning notification letter from this company and what looked like a real check. It was in the amount of $4875.00. I was asked to call the number to verify my winnings. I did so and talked to an extremely rude man that had an accent. He sounded maybe Nigerian or something. He said we were to deposit the check, then when it clears, call them back to get tax agent info. Then to send $2875 to the tax agent then my $125, 000 check would arrive via FedEx. The bank name on the check was 1st United Bank in North Palm Beach, FL. I called them and they informed me it was a fake check. I hope this will help catch these people or at least save someone else from falling for it. I'm glad I didn't just run to the bank!!!
Company: Midway Securities and Trust
Country: Canada
Province: Ontario
City: Toronto