Scam or Not?

RKKay

Last month, there was a post about a burglary of a coin store in Indiana. As the story went, their entire inventory was stolen. Several board members agreed to send off some coins to help them replenish their inventory. Anyone who sent anything hear from them? I did not and am beginning to feel stupid again. Here's a link to the post.

Burglary Story

satootoko

I have verified that there is an Indiana bank of the name mentioned in the news article, and I have sent them an inquiry about the existence of the trust fund. I'll post their response.

Edited to add: They do have a branch at the specific address listed in the article.

satootoko

My e-mail to Home Federal Bank, Greensburg, Indiana on 3/10/03:


<< <i>Can you confirm the existence of a "OAKEL HARDY TRUST FUND" account at your Greensburg branch? As a retired bank attorney I understand the privacy issues, and am only seeking confirmation of the existence or non-existence of such an account, to which a client has been requested to make a donation. Thank you. >>



Response received 3/13/03:


<< <i>I have received your email in regards to a trust fund account. At the present time I do not show a trust fund account setup in that name to make donations in. >>

Russ

This one does not feel like a scam - at least I hope it isn't.

satootoko,

Did your eMail response come from some low level functionary, or somebody who might actually know what they're talking about?

Russ, NCNE

jeffnpcb

There was a post last week and it mentioned that they were doing okay and thankful for the donations. I can't remember who posted it last week. I think it was on a Friday.

Russ

It was Cameo CC that posted. Thread is here.

Russ, NCNE

satootoko

<< <i>Did your eMail response come from some low level functionary, or somebody who might actually know what they're talking about? >>



I e-mailed the address shown on the bank's website for that particular branch, and the answer was signed

<< <i>Amy Hirtze
Customer Service Specialistl >>



That's a position title I would direct inquiries of this nature to, based on my 40+ years as a bank/financial institutions attorney.

It doesn't say there never was such an account, but again based on my experience I would expect that type of account to stay in existence for at least 6 months.

cointoast

Russ, What did you send them?