They got me for 799.00and then wanted another 475.00 for taxes my daughter got on the phone and this person was trying to get hèr to have phone sex with him his name was Jordon so I call consumer people and now the police are involved.
they said I had a loan for 1,000 dollars that I needed to go an get a green dot refill card for 183.00 and then give them the numbers off of it I did that then they had another man call me to do the same thing but for 350.00 I haven't done that one yet do u think that its a scam
DO NOT go and buy another card, all that will happen is NOTHING they will take your mney and you will never see your loan money. The answer to your question is YES THIS IS A SCAM. how I know this is because it happened to me. These scam artist are praying on your weaknes, any loan company that is legitimate will NEVER make you mpay money to get money, so chalk up your loss to a lesson well learned.
Things to remember about loans offered by phone or e-mail:
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1. No reputable lender will lend you money over the phone.
2. No reputable lender will lend you money by e-mail
3. On-line lenders are nothing more than conduits for another loan scam.
4. Advance fees for loans are always illegal. At least in most American states.
5. If you want to borrow money, go to an established brick and mortar lender that has been around awhile.
6. If you receive a call from someone with an Indian accent either a. threatening you or b. offering you something, you know it’s a scam and you should hang up immediately.
7. These people are predators, the calls are not random, they have information that they have bought from various sources and know your financial history. If you have ever taken out a pay-day loan, they have all your information. They know who they are calling. They like to pick on women, single mothers, the elderly and sometimes members of the immigrant community. Also, those who might be in financial difficulty.
8. Report them here: http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html