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- Additional Info:Nationwide Marketing is using an address that belongs to Pioneer Federal Credit Union. Nationwide Marketing does not exist at the location of 250 W. 3rd in Mountain Home, ID.Additional Information supplied by Pioneer Federal Credit Union."Pioneer Federal Credit Union's name is being used in a scam involving counterfeit checks that appear to be drawn on PFCU. Here are the details you will need to know to protect yourself against the scam:* The credit union logo is not correct. The spacing of the logo is not correct and we do not put the address and phone number under the logo.* Various fraudulent phone numbers are listed on the checks for verification instead of our actual phone number.* The checks were issued by INTERGRATED PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC from Englewood, Colorado.* Nationwide Marketing and a globe of the world may be in the upper left hand corner of the check. This is the current scam as of 9/18/08.* The checks say "Cashier's Checks." We do not issue cashier's checks.* The checks are from: "RE: Sarah Pearson, Linda Flemmington, Mary Donovan or Patricia Collins."* The check signer is Fred L. Kent or Barbara Miller.* Various check numbers appear on the checks and the checks come in different colors.* The routing and transit number of 122087341 is not correct.* Some checks are sent from Canada* The checks vary in amounts from $980 to $5900.00 and higher.* A letter is sent with the check to inform the recipient they have either won a lottery, been chosen as a Secret Shopper or to buy a car they might have listed for sale on the Internet. They are to keep a portion of the check for their time and services and then are instructed to wire the rest of the money to Canada by "Money Gram" available at any Wal-Mart location.PLEASE BE ADVISED THESE CHECKS ARE NOT ISSUED by Pioneer Federal Credit Union and this is a counterfeit check scheme.If a person deposits these checks into their credit union or bank account, the checks will be returned as counterfeit items. The payee will have a legal obligation to pay back any funds that were received from the check.Please remember, if you receive a check or correspondence from an unknown person or business THAT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, it usually is!If you receive one of these checks, keep the envelope and letter and notify your local police department or one of the agencies listed below.Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/crossborderCanadian Anti-Fraud Organization: www.phonebusters.comPostal Service Inspections Office: www.usps.com/ostalinspectorsInternet Fraud Complaint Center: www.internetfraud.usdoj.gov/
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