BENDIX ISSUES NEW ROUND OF CONSUMER FRAUD ALERTS
Barbara Gould
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
(440) 329-9609
barbara.gould@bendix.com
The past few weeks have produced an outbreak of repeat fraudulent activity involving multiple sweepstakes and employment scams falsely representing Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and our joint venture, Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC. Click on the fraud alerts below for complete details.
Bendix is working closely with the appropriate federal, state, and local legal authorities in their ongoing investigation of this matter. While the number of consumers who received the letters is unknown, we are aware that the fraudulent mailings have reached individuals across the United States. Recipients are not limited to those individuals who have an affiliation with the commercial vehicle industry.
Close scrutiny and continued caution against this type of damaging activity can help protect innocent citizens from becoming a victim of fraud. We appreciate the assistance from savvy consumers who made us aware of this situation, giving us the opportunity to issue a warning to others. It is unfortunate that our companies’ identities are being used in this manner, and we hope consumers will question and research this scam before falling victim to it.
Bendix advises recipients of the fraudulent mailing to follow these guidelines:
• Do not call the numbers provided in the letter.
• Do not attempt to cash the fraudulent checks.
• Alert your local authorities that you have received the fraudulent mailing.
• If available, send copies of the fraudulent documents to Bendix for use in the investigation. Documents can be sent to the companies’ headquarters, c/o the Bendix Legal Department, at Bendix Commercial Vehicles Systems LLC, 901 Cleveland St., Elyria, OH 44035.
Bendix Fraud Alert of May 6, 2008- Mystery shopper scam appropriates Bendix name
Bendix Fraud Alert of April 16, 2008- Bendix plagued by second sweepstakes scam
Bendix Fraud Alert of March 28, 2008- Sweepstakes scam fraudulently assumes Bendix identity