Immediate Financial Services Germain Gabriel, Ashley Frye, are con artists, Immediate Financial Services is a scam Ripoff Virginia Beach Virginia
I have just been a victim of Immediate Finacial Services scam. I was "guarenteed" a personal loan by Ashley Frye in the amount of $7000.00. I was told by Ms. Frye that all I needed to do was to send a collatoral payment in the amount of $1750.00. Once the payment was to be recieved than my loan would be deposited into my checking account within 24-48 hours. I believed Ms. Frye and due to my needing this loan desperatly, I sent the 1750.00 (plus 109 fee from western union) to a Shauvonne Young in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Once the payment was sent I faxed Ms.Frye the Western Union reciept and was told that my money would be available by 10:00am the next day.
At 10:00am the next day I check my account and no money was deposited. I called Ms. Frye and asked her why the money was not sent and was than told that she failed to notify me that I would need to send another payment in the amount of $975.00 for insurance in case I was to become unemployed, injured, etc. I told Ms. Frye that I wanted my money back and was told that it would take 6-7 days for the return. I tried to call Ms. Frye on several occasions to see why it would take a week when it did not take a week for them to receive my money yet my calls were never returned.
I was than able to get in touch with Germaine Gabriel who identified himself as being the manager. Mr. Gabriel advised me and guarenteed me that once the $975.00 payment was sent than my funds would be sent. I believed Mr. Gabriel since he proclaimed to be the manager. I than sent the $975.00 (plus the western Union fee to be a total of 1009.00) to Shavonne Young, Oakville, Ontario Canada. Once this was sent I called Mr. Gabriel gave him the contol number from the money transfer and was told that the money would be sent within 24 hours. 24 hours passed and still no money.
I decided to go on line to look up Immediate Finacial Services and read about another person from Michigin (Tom) who expierenced the same lies and broken promises as I did. I couldnt believe my eyes, I thought I was going to throw up. I foolishly used my rent money to send those payments and feared that now my family was going to be evicted.
I called Mr. Gabriel and told him of my findings and he denied that this was a scam and that my money would be sent now by 3:00 that day. I again trusted Mr. Gabriel.
Well 3:00 came and guess what.. no money.. I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown. I immiediatly called Mr. Gabriel and told him that the money still was not there. He told me that they were working on it and it was in the hands of the accounting department. I asked him if there was a number that I could reach someone at the accounting department and he said that there was not. I asked to speak to a manager ( as I at this time doubted anything and everything that Mr. Germaine Gabriel said to me including him being a manager) and he told me that he was the manager. I called several hours later and was than told that the money would be sent as it was just released.
The next morning I again checked on my account and surprise surprise no money. I again called Mr. Gabriel and he now tells me that I need to send another payment in the amount of eight hundred and something to cover the tax since the payment was sent to Canada. My jaw nearly hit the ground. I could not believe this. How can the money already be released as I was told the night before, and now I need to send more money??.. I was a fool twice, not a third. I told Mr. Gabriel that he was a liar, and what I read about him by Tom was true. He told me that Tom was a liar and again that this was not a scam. I told him that I didnt believe him and that I wanted my money back.
Mr. Gabriel told me that he would send the money and it would take about a week to recieve it. I asked him how it would be sent to me (if it would be sent via FedEx as he told Tom) and he said that it would come through the mail. He than told me that Tom recieved his money back last week. I told him that as of 11.25.05 Tom did not recieve it as that was the date that Tom wrote his Rip Off report, and of course Mr. Gabriel informed me that Tom recieved his money after the 25th. I would like to know if Tom has even recieved his money.
Mr. Germaine Gabriel, Ashley Frye, Immediate Financial Services is indeed a scam. They prey on people who are in such financial despair that they believe all of the broken promises that they are told and send them the only money that they have.
I am now without my rent money, I cannot get my van out of the repair shop and my life is in complete turmoil over this. I have 3 children and will have no money to get them anything for Christmas. I am crying now as I write this because I cannot believe that I fell for this.
I hope that Mr. Gabriel, Ms. Frye and all Immediate Financial Services associates are caught and will be stopped. I do not know how they can sleep at night knowing well enough of the evil deception that they are doing.
Samantha
Hudson, New Hampshire
U.S.A.
7 Updates & Rebuttals
Samantha
Hudson,New Hampshire,
U.S.A.
Immediate Financial Services, Virginia Beach Virginia, Scam artisits, thieves.. please beware!!!
#8Author of original report
Mon, December 12, 2005
If anything good can come from this it is that immediate Financial Services will not be able to scam hard working honest people again.
When I saw the new posting from Melissa I was so scared that someone else had fallen prey to this scam. I was so happy to hear that she took the extra step to look into this and saw Tom's and myselfs posting. I have come to the realization that I may need to chaulk this up to one of lifes lessons as I do not believe at this point that I will see my money again. But in a way I am ok with it as long as I know that I can prevent any further losses.
I recieved a call from the Better Business Bureau in Virginia Beach as well as an email and they are investigating this. So if anyone else has fallen prey or has been contacted by these low lifes, it may help if you contact them as well.
P. Edwards, Conciliations Coordinator
Better Business Bureau of Greater Hampton Roads, Inc.
586 Virginian Drive
Norfolk, VA 23505
main (757) 531-9400
fax (757) 531-1388
complaints6@hamptonroadsbbb.org
and if anyone has been affected by these jerks and has sent money I am eager to know if they have received their money back... please spread the word that these people are not legit, they are wicked. Anyone who can steal from other people knowing well enough that these people are at their mercy, are nothing but complete low lifes and I know in my heart of hearts that they will be punished. Karma is a nasty thing..
Samantha
Hudson,New Hampshire,
U.S.A.
Immediate Financial Services, Virginia Beach Virginia, Scam artisits, thieves.. please beware!!!
#8Author of original report
Thu, December 08, 2005
Well I have received notice from Phil Pritchard who is an investigator for Virginia Beach, and low and behold the address of 310 Aragona Blvd that Immediate Financial Services uses does NOT exist. I noticed to that on their fax sheet they listed 23402 as their zip code when that is not a valid zip code either. Virginia Beach is 23462....
I wish that I would of done this much research prior to giving my money away to these low lifes.
Mr. Prirchard suggested that I now do the following:
1. Since you have already filed a complaint with the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), I would also make a complaint to another Government Office, the "IFCC", Internet Fruad Complaint Center located in West Virginia,
web site, www.ifccfbi.gov This is a clearing house run by the FBI and private business together to gather internet complaints on internet fraud.
2. Try your local Police in New Hampshire to see if they will take a report or can direct you to the proper Federal Agency. I would even call your US Postal Inspector's office, even though no mails were used. They handle alot of these Canadian Scams with the Canadian Royal Mounted PD and
might be able to direct you further.
3. Since you filled out a loan application with you and your husband's personal data, checking account infomation, and DOB, etc info, I would call your bank to alert them. I would also suggest you contact the three major credit bureaus: TransUnion www.transunion, Equifax www.equifax, and Experian www.experian in case someone tries to obtain credit using
your personal information. I would also check your husbands and your credit report every four months or so. You are entitled to three free checks a year and most people check their report every four months using one check (different company) each time.
So if anyone else has been a victim of this.. here are some avenues that you might want to explore.. I have yet to recieve my money back.. I know that I am probably going to have to swallow this and let it be one of lifes lessons.. but I will not rest till I know that these people are stopped...
Samantha
Hudson,New Hampshire,
U.S.A.
Immediate Financial Services, Virginia Beach Virginia, Scam artisits, thieves.. please beware!!!
#8Author of original report
Wed, December 07, 2005
I have been in touch with an investigator from the Consumer Affairs Division, Office of the Commonwealths Attorney. I have learned that the address of 310 Aragona Blvd. that Immediate Financial Services uses is not a business address, it is a resident address and that there is no legit business by this name in Virginia Beach. I was advised that they will be going to this address for me to check it out.
I have also filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau in Virginia. I will now be contacting the Royal Canadian Police as well as my local police department. An email has also been sent to the ClassAction@ripoffreport.com as well as the Virginia Beach police department.
Germain Gabriel needs to be stopped. He has become so cocky on the phone and has proclaimed himself to be a millionaire. Of course-he steals innocent peoples money. When it was told to Germaine that he WILL be stopped and that we are not stupid his reply was "you are the one who sent me the money".. this infuriates me even more.
If anyone else can assist please do. I have never felt so violated before in my life.!!!
Samantha
Hudson,New Hampshire,
U.S.A.
Immediate Financial Services, Virginia Beach Virginia, Scam artisits, thieves.. please beware!!!
#8Author of original report
Wed, December 07, 2005
I have been in touch with an investigator from the Consumer Affairs Division, Office of the Commonwealths Attorney. I have learned that the address of 310 Aragona Blvd. that Immediate Financial Services uses is not a business address, it is a resident address and that there is no legit business by this name in Virginia Beach. I was advised that they will be going to this address for me to check it out.
I have also filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau in Virginia. I will now be contacting the Royal Canadian Police as well as my local police department. An email has also been sent to the ClassAction@ripoffreport.com as well as the Virginia Beach police department.
Germain Gabriel needs to be stopped. He has become so cocky on the phone and has proclaimed himself to be a millionaire. Of course-he steals innocent peoples money. When it was told to Germaine that he WILL be stopped and that we are not stupid his reply was "you are the one who sent me the money".. this infuriates me even more.
If anyone else can assist please do. I have never felt so violated before in my life.!!!
Samantha
Hudson,New Hampshire,
U.S.A.
Immediate Financial Services, Virginia Beach Virginia, Scam artisits, thieves.. please beware!!!
#8Author of original report
Wed, December 07, 2005
I have been in touch with an investigator from the Consumer Affairs Division, Office of the Commonwealths Attorney. I have learned that the address of 310 Aragona Blvd. that Immediate Financial Services uses is not a business address, it is a resident address and that there is no legit business by this name in Virginia Beach. I was advised that they will be going to this address for me to check it out.
I have also filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau in Virginia. I will now be contacting the Royal Canadian Police as well as my local police department. An email has also been sent to the ClassAction@ripoffreport.com as well as the Virginia Beach police department.
Germain Gabriel needs to be stopped. He has become so cocky on the phone and has proclaimed himself to be a millionaire. Of course-he steals innocent peoples money. When it was told to Germaine that he WILL be stopped and that we are not stupid his reply was "you are the one who sent me the money".. this infuriates me even more.
If anyone else can assist please do. I have never felt so violated before in my life.!!!
Samantha
Hudson,New Hampshire,
U.S.A.
Immediate Financial Services, Virginia Beach Virginia, Scam artisits, thieves.. please beware!!!
#8Author of original report
Wed, December 07, 2005
I have been in touch with an investigator from the Consumer Affairs Division, Office of the Commonwealths Attorney. I have learned that the address of 310 Aragona Blvd. that Immediate Financial Services uses is not a business address, it is a resident address and that there is no legit business by this name in Virginia Beach. I was advised that they will be going to this address for me to check it out.
I have also filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau in Virginia. I will now be contacting the Royal Canadian Police as well as my local police department. An email has also been sent to the ClassAction@ripoffreport.com as well as the Virginia Beach police department.
Germain Gabriel needs to be stopped. He has become so cocky on the phone and has proclaimed himself to be a millionaire. Of course-he steals innocent peoples money. When it was told to Germaine that he WILL be stopped and that we are not stupid his reply was "you are the one who sent me the money".. this infuriates me even more.
If anyone else can assist please do. I have never felt so violated before in my life.!!!
Samantha
Hudson,New Hampshire,
U.S.A.
Immediate Financial Services, Virginia Beach Virginia, Scam artisits, thieves.. please beware!!!
#8Author of original report
Tue, December 06, 2005
Well I keep calling Mr. Germaine Gabriel and I am still receiving the run around regarding the return of my money. I have foolishly sent over $2000.00. This so called "man" as a real man would have a legitimate job and would not have to lie and scam hard working people out of their hard earned money, has the nerve to constantly hang up on my husband and I when we try to get information as to why our money has yet to be returned to us. I see again that Mr. Gabriel is the biggest liar as another person who has been scammed has not received their money back as Mr. Gabriel stated that it was sent back when I asked about it. I have contacted the Virgina Beach Police Dept. as well as the Virgina Beach Commonwealths Attorney office for their assitance in stopping these low lifes. I honestly do not know how they can put their heads down to sleep knowing well enough that what they are doing is not only against the law, but it is ruining peoples lifes. I have not slept in days. I need help as I feel as though my hands are tied and I cannot afford to lose that money that I sent.. PlEASE if anyone else has been through this or can help advise as to what else I can do.. I need your help!!!!....