To add, it is against federal law to offer a loan over the phone, but require upfront money.
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0078-advance-fee-loans
"A loan that is offered by phone. It is illegal for companies doing business by phone in the U.S. to promise you a loan or credit card and ask you to pay for it before they deliver."
Cash Scam. Act like they're Advance America cash advance, but ask you wire $200 to receive your installment loan. I went to Advance Americas website and called their CSR she said to get a loan through them they would never ask to wire money and that they do not have an office in Brooklyn, New York. She said it was a scam.
To add, it is against federal law to offer a loan over the phone, but require upfront money.
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0078-advance-fee-loans
"A loan that is offered by phone. It is illegal for companies doing business by phone in the U.S. to promise you a loan or credit card and ask you to pay for it before they deliver."
I received this text today from 805-621-7646...... Hi,this is James Parker from CASH ADVANCE AMERICA and this text is regards to inform you that your loan application has been approved up to $8000.00 so if u are still in a market looking for loan text us back or give us callback on 347-670-0633. I called back and he told me I was approved for $8000 but I needed to send them $300 to show I can pay for the loan and I will get it back with the $8000. The crazy part is he had all my information.