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Here is a compilation of complaints, accusations, and lawsuits 
all directed at First American Bank headquartered in Elk Grove Village, 
Illinois and its chairman and owner Thomas E Wells IV. that were taken from numerous court documents as well as from quoted opinions and 
customer reviews.
How many officers of this bank have been named or charged in the published court documents of legal actions?
Please send further details about them to Shylock's email below. 
This compilation of information is provided as a free public service to aid individuals or companies making informed decisions about a banking relationship with First American Bank and its banking officers. This site welcomes legitimate reviews and other information concerning 
First American Bank and its banking practices.
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"First American Bank's unclean hands" alleges Staff Judge Advocate, ret. United States Marine Corps
This accusation of First American Bank's conduct was obtained from a court document written by a certified military judge, USMC.
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guilty as charged says The Department Of Justice
The findings of the United States Government in its charge against First American Bank Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
This guilt was acknowledged by the signature of its chairman Thomas E Wells IV of Lake Forest, Illinois.
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One of the 30 "Bank's To Avoid" In the world! says eminent Harvard economist
First American Bank made his list of 30 "banks to avoid" with the author's recommendation of "Stay away from the banks listed above."
This appraisal was made by an eminent world economist, PhD. and teacher at Harvard, University of Michigan, And Boston University. 
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"unconscionable" reports Chicago Sun Times
Description of the practices of First American Bank in a four-count lawsuit against them claiming "breach of covenant, 
unjust enrichment, conversion, violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act."  Sun Times Media
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"fraudulent" says Corporate Director, U.S. Treasury
"They can't do this" said a Corporate Director, U.S. Treasury after a review of the change of terms and "the fraudulent recapitalization 
of interest rates" on the mortgage account of a First American Bank commercial borrower. 
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"they will lie to you. Thanks for stealing my money, you crooks!" says J M. Chicago, Il
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"the loan officer told me things that were not true. Crooked as hell." says Angel M. Chicago, Il
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"Stay away from this bank. They are unscrupulous" says Brian L. Chicago, Il
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"I would say that the events that transpired bordered on criminal" says David N. Chicago, Il
Evaluation of First American Bank practices after borrowers claimed that FAB changed the interest terms of their loan, told them to get 
a lawyer, and then told them they had to sell their house. Fortunately they refinanced with another lender and escaped this bank bully.
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"fraudulent transfer claims" charges against FAB says court trustee for Northern District of Illinois
In a four count complaint against First American Bank, Court trustee Richard M. Fogel charges two counts against the bank as 
"fraudulent transfer claims"
Gregory Godfrey, First American Bank VP, strikes a silly two faced pose!
Accused in both State and Federal Court documents in connection with consumer fraud!
 Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against First American Bank Of Elk Grove Village

    •  Smith v. First American   
    •  Fruitt v. First American      
   A Sampling Of Lawsuits Filed Against First American Bank Of Elk Grove Village, Illinois
   
    •  Department of Justice v. First American Bank    

    •  Burns v. First American Bank    
    •  Turczak v. First American Bank
    •  Palomar v. First American Bank                                    
    •  Fleisch v. First American Bank            
    •  Netherlands v. First American 
    •  Di Silvestro v. First American Bank                      
    •  Peterson v. First American Bank   
       Tounsel v. First American Bank                                          
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Aaron L Smith 
First VP
Accused 
in court documents 
of consumer fraud,
never convicted!
These two caricatures do not imply that these events actually occurred at First American Bank, Elk Grove Village, Illinois or its branches.
Daniel J Pische
Senior VP
Accused 
in court documents 
of consumer fraud,
never convicted!
Gregory I Bula
Loan Officer
Accused 
in court documents 
of consumer fraud,
never convicted!
Gregory S Godfrey
VP
Accused 
in court documents 
of consumer fraud,
never convicted!
Thomas E Wells IV
​Chairman
The Big Guy
Charged by DOJ

GUILTY
Unnamed Officer
Charged by 
Northern District Of Illinois Court with
fraudulent transfer
claims
OFFICERS OR FORMER OFFICERS OF FIRST AMERICAN BANK ACCUSED OR CHARGED IN PUBLISHED COURT DOCUMENTS OF LEGAL ACTIONS,
AN INCOMPLETE LIST?
Unnamed Officer
Charged by 
Northern District Of Illinois Court with
fraudulent transfer
claims