Did Ameritrade buyout someone else?
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You would know if Ameritrade was buying a company with whom you had an account. Sounds like they are phishing for your info. Happens all the time.
That's what I think, too; however, they are quoting an account in my name, address, etc......
I don't recall receiving anything that they've bought another company. Maybe I should cash it in before they realize they've made a mistake!
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What? they sent you a check? Good luck. It may cash for a minute, then three weeks later it will bounce, and you will be hit with late fees, and the crooks will likely have access to your account.
More typically, they want your routing numbers to direct deposit it... yeah, right.
Oddly, something is up with this. I wonder if a credit card got transferred as it mentions last digits, etc............unfortunately, have played with y'all so much I am now behind, but that's nothing new around here. Can't call them until Thur. now.
But, something is up.....isn't Ameritrade AMEX? Oh no, that's AmeriPrise.....hmm, I don't know. But, if it's cash, I'm going to one of those dark check cashing places....take Sweet Pea with me! Not run it through my own account.
I might get some new shoes afterall! Groovy!
Oh well!
But, something is up.....isn't Ameritrade AMEX? Oh no, that's AmeriPrise.....hmm, I don't know. But, if it's cash, I'm going to one of those dark check cashing places....take Sweet Pea with me! Not run it through my own account.
I might get some new shoes afterall! Groovy!
Oh well!
Lynnie, first and foremost do not call any of the numbers on the letter. Go to Online Trading - TD AMERITRADE - Online Stock Trading and Investing and click on contact us. That'll give you their real 800 numbers. Also they have a FAQ's:
Phishing - TD AMERITRADE - How to spot phishing
Phishing - TD AMERITRADE - How to spot phishing
I just had a minute to glance at this a little more closely. It's a brokerage account - talking about policy on the sweep, FDIC and SIPC insured.
The only number it's referencing: If you do not want the Insured Deposit Account to your new sweep option, please call Client Services at ......by June 1, 2009. But, it does not discuss buying out another broker dealer or even taking over my account from someone else. And, it's earning 5%?????? What cash account/money market is earning 5% right now?
I received a similar letter from Wachovia Sec wanting my info. updated. I took the letter to a branch to verify legitimacy. And, it was legit.
SWGB, I will not call this number. I'll call your number......
The only number it's referencing: If you do not want the Insured Deposit Account to your new sweep option, please call Client Services at ......by June 1, 2009. But, it does not discuss buying out another broker dealer or even taking over my account from someone else. And, it's earning 5%?????? What cash account/money market is earning 5% right now?
I received a similar letter from Wachovia Sec wanting my info. updated. I took the letter to a branch to verify legitimacy. And, it was legit.
SWGB, I will not call this number. I'll call your number......