I was indeed looking for a Payday loan. I was contacted by Michael Johnson of A1 Cash Advance advising me that I was approved for a $3000 loan. However, because of my bad credit I would need to secure to make a deposit of $225.00 on a Green Dot Money Pak. I should have known this was a scam because one particular Walmart no longer carries the Money Pak. I called Mike Johnson and he informed me to go to Radio Shack or CVS, now that I think back he was in a panic. I got the Money Pak and felt nervous but he assured me that I had his word that the money would be deposited in my account in 30 minutes. I received another call telling me that because of the fee to transfer money from State to State it would be another $200 for me to send them. I broke down crying now that I realized that it was a scam and he began to laugh and say, "Lady your tears are not going to help".....that really hurt.
When Greendot said it was nothing I could do, I thought I would have a heart attack. I am a single mother, who lost my job and just wanted to keep our furniture and pay rent. I wished from all the other ripoff reports that someone would put a STOP to this company. They have hurt so many people.
Very, very sad...they must be stopped!!!