Bank Scams

The Nigerian Bank Scam

I first read about the Nigerian Bank Scam in the book The Informant by Kurt Eichenwald (Sept. 2000). The Informant is about Mark Whitacre who was a Vice.

Prime Bank Guarantee Scam Investment Fraud Schemes Offering High

Prime bank scams, fraudulent high yield prime bank instruments, trading programs and standby letters of credit which are used in investment fraud ponzi.

'Wells Fargo Security Service Notification' Phishing Scam

Phishing & Scams Main. What to do if you believe you've received a Wells Fargo Bank phishing scam: -- Do not click on links in the e-mail.

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Nigerian or 419 Scam

The real Central Bank of Nigeria tries to warn people about this scam, but it's a case of the guy with the broom following the elephant — the elephant.

ABC News: Don't Get Fooled by Bank Scams

Like most scams, the bank examiner scam seems easy to spot, but it still manages to fool vulnerable people and swindle them out of their money.

EBay Scams and Bank Scams

How to protect yourself from bank and ebay scamsand protect your home while you're away. Internet ScamBusters™ #63.

Bank and Banking Related Fraud

Bank fraud techniques such as kiting, check fraud and booster checks.

Advance fee fraud - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Though 419 scams are often perpetrated by e-mail alone, some scammers ..The check, and associated funds, will then be flagged by the bank when the fraud.

Prime Bank Fraud Information Center

A warning to all investors about bogus 'prime bank' and other banking-related investment schemes. Includes SEC legal actions in this area, contacts.

'Nigerian' money scam: What happens when you reply? - silicon.com

Of course those who fall for this scam never see these promised millions. Instead their bank accounts are often cleaned out once they have handed over all.