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Description

This scam involved a fake bank and a gold inheritance fraud. I was contacted by someone claiming to be affiliated with a financial institution (with an official-looking website) and told that I was the beneficiary of a large gold inheritance. The scammer used fake legal documents, bank websites, and forged court communications to build trust. They claimed the gold had to be shipped internationally and I was required to pay several "processing" and "logistics" fees, including: Gold transportation fees U.S. Customs clearance and tax fees Federal court filing fees Legal representation costs Insurance and delivery guarantees Each payment was framed as urgent and essential to receive the inheritance. Over time, the scammer fabricated new obstacles that required additional payments. I paid through [insert method, e.g. crypto currency / wire transfer], and was continuously pressured to send more money to avoid “legal consequences.” Eventually, I realized that the entire story was fabricated, and the inheritance did not exist. The bank and law firm websites they used were fraudulent and designed to deceive. Please be aware: Any unsolicited message about an inheritance involving gold, legal claims, or international fees is likely a scam. Always verify independently with a real attorney or government agency.

Dollars Lost

$800000

Targeted Person's Location

AZ, USA - 85260

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Unknown Location

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(908) 502-5585

Web logo

https://midlandbank.org

Scam Type

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter

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Business name

midlandbank

Date Reported

July 23, 2025

Scam ID

1021912


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