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Personal Narrative: United Bank's Fraud-For-Profit Scheme
I applaud your taking the time to speak with me on Friday. Most of the United Bank representatives I spoke with, in the past, refused me any courtesy. Those who spoke with me, refused to talk after our first conversation. From here, I decided to give you a few critical documents, until I see your designs. Also, I must continue to involve regulatory and investigative agencies; United Bank hid a mortgage fraud-for-profit scheme, because of the financial institution’s power, I doubt United Bank has plans to admit the fraud willingly.
After speaking with you I learned why no one told me Mr. Conway no longer worked for United. Fear, and not just fear of job loss. Ms. Morris, I do not claim to know the intricate details of the fraud scheme; however,


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