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Complaint Review: American Financial - Largo Florida
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American Financial
americanfinancialcard.net Largo, Florida, U.S.A.
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American Financial I SERVED MY COUNTRY BUT AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVED ME!! COMPLETE FRAUD. LARGO FLORIDA
I just got out of the military and i was looking for a loan because i just had a baby and i just moved into my apartment. I needed a little loan to get my car fixed and get it out of the shop. I dont recall ever trying american financial but i got a call 3 days in a row from a number i didnt know. I called back but no one answered and they always call early in the mourning like 6:30 and hang up after 4 seconds.
On 08/15/07 at 1105 i called back the number and a woman named ashely answered and she said i was approved for a 2,000 dollars credit card and a 1,000 dollar cash advance so i said it sounds like a good idea, then after that she said she would need a 200 dollar deposit so the account can become active. I agreed but told her i didnt have the funds and she said do you think you will have the money buy the end of this month and i said yeah i think so, I told her i just got out of the military and i am filling for unemployment.
She gave me one conformation number and a website www.americanfinancialcard.net and told me all my infromation would be on there. I went to the website and it was easy instructions on how to log in i loged in and it said invalid log in i tried several more times and it did it all several times. I even tried customer service and about us but it just refreshed the page. I called back and it was busy or it had a automated response saying due to high call volume no one was available, but determined i kept calling and to my surprise the same woman answered as before her name as she reffered to herself ashely and i told her it wouldnt let me log on and she hung up.
Im sorry i played into the game but i feel like fighting for my country was a mistake i feel like ive been killed by the very people i swore to protect this isnt the only case in america and its sad.
Its hard when your desparate you know when your daughter is hungry and your falling behind on bills and what can you do? You turn to these scamers cause you feel like hey what else do i have to lose. I feel like the people responsible should put there selves in our shoes my shoes and walk one day they wouldnt feel like they do now.
Honorbley served Retired Military
U.S ARMY, Soldier
Cody
Tumwater, Washington
U.S.A.
On 08/15/07 at 1105 i called back the number and a woman named ashely answered and she said i was approved for a 2,000 dollars credit card and a 1,000 dollar cash advance so i said it sounds like a good idea, then after that she said she would need a 200 dollar deposit so the account can become active. I agreed but told her i didnt have the funds and she said do you think you will have the money buy the end of this month and i said yeah i think so, I told her i just got out of the military and i am filling for unemployment.
She gave me one conformation number and a website www.americanfinancialcard.net and told me all my infromation would be on there. I went to the website and it was easy instructions on how to log in i loged in and it said invalid log in i tried several more times and it did it all several times. I even tried customer service and about us but it just refreshed the page. I called back and it was busy or it had a automated response saying due to high call volume no one was available, but determined i kept calling and to my surprise the same woman answered as before her name as she reffered to herself ashely and i told her it wouldnt let me log on and she hung up.
Im sorry i played into the game but i feel like fighting for my country was a mistake i feel like ive been killed by the very people i swore to protect this isnt the only case in america and its sad.
Its hard when your desparate you know when your daughter is hungry and your falling behind on bills and what can you do? You turn to these scamers cause you feel like hey what else do i have to lose. I feel like the people responsible should put there selves in our shoes my shoes and walk one day they wouldnt feel like they do now.
Honorbley served Retired Military
U.S ARMY, Soldier
Cody
Tumwater, Washington
U.S.A.
5 Updates & Rebuttals
Michael
Apo,Europe,
U.S.A.
Dave easy now
#2Consumer Comment
Thu, September 13, 2007
He obviously was distressed. I also disagree with throwing the military portion around BUT he was using it to make a point. Often when leaving service Airmen, Soldeirs, Marines, and Sailors have difficult times addressing the financial system of the civilian world, so take it easy on him. Also you criticize him for not "researching" it. True he should have, BUT you also seemingly failed to notice that he admitted he played into their hands, and EXPLAINED why. It seems the military reference was to explain his situation, not gain pity, and as an obviously sensitive topic he is passionate about it. I do think that he could have composed himself a bit better. But, I don't believe (author correct me if I'm wrong) he is here to help others not to fall into the same trap, not gain pity or get $$$. Finally, how do you know he isn't retired? Possibly medical (which if MB'd out could be a very low sum), or even full term and waiting on his time to come for retirement pay. Or maybe it was just an incorrect use of terms. You didn't have the best composure in your letter either. You Dave are what many people on the net call a TROLL. Side note- This is where the Marines have it right. Once a Marine always a Marine. My dad is quick to point that out, as a former jarhead himself, if I ever say he "was" a Marine. I'm currently a Security Forces Airman. Now when I get out of the military if it's at the end of this enlistment or 14yrs down the road and retire that will still be a part of who I am, regardless of whether I carry a white, blue, or no ID card.
Michael
Apo,Europe,
U.S.A.
Dave easy now
#3Consumer Comment
Thu, September 13, 2007
He obviously was distressed. I also disagree with throwing the military portion around BUT he was using it to make a point. Often when leaving service Airmen, Soldeirs, Marines, and Sailors have difficult times addressing the financial system of the civilian world, so take it easy on him. Also you criticize him for not "researching" it. True he should have, BUT you also seemingly failed to notice that he admitted he played into their hands, and EXPLAINED why. It seems the military reference was to explain his situation, not gain pity, and as an obviously sensitive topic he is passionate about it. I do think that he could have composed himself a bit better. But, I don't believe (author correct me if I'm wrong) he is here to help others not to fall into the same trap, not gain pity or get $$$. Finally, how do you know he isn't retired? Possibly medical (which if MB'd out could be a very low sum), or even full term and waiting on his time to come for retirement pay. Or maybe it was just an incorrect use of terms. You didn't have the best composure in your letter either. You Dave are what many people on the net call a TROLL. Side note- This is where the Marines have it right. Once a Marine always a Marine. My dad is quick to point that out, as a former jarhead himself, if I ever say he "was" a Marine. I'm currently a Security Forces Airman. Now when I get out of the military if it's at the end of this enlistment or 14yrs down the road and retire that will still be a part of who I am, regardless of whether I carry a white, blue, or no ID card.
Michael
Apo,Europe,
U.S.A.
Dave easy now
#4Consumer Comment
Thu, September 13, 2007
He obviously was distressed. I also disagree with throwing the military portion around BUT he was using it to make a point. Often when leaving service Airmen, Soldeirs, Marines, and Sailors have difficult times addressing the financial system of the civilian world, so take it easy on him. Also you criticize him for not "researching" it. True he should have, BUT you also seemingly failed to notice that he admitted he played into their hands, and EXPLAINED why. It seems the military reference was to explain his situation, not gain pity, and as an obviously sensitive topic he is passionate about it. I do think that he could have composed himself a bit better. But, I don't believe (author correct me if I'm wrong) he is here to help others not to fall into the same trap, not gain pity or get $$$. Finally, how do you know he isn't retired? Possibly medical (which if MB'd out could be a very low sum), or even full term and waiting on his time to come for retirement pay. Or maybe it was just an incorrect use of terms. You didn't have the best composure in your letter either. You Dave are what many people on the net call a TROLL. Side note- This is where the Marines have it right. Once a Marine always a Marine. My dad is quick to point that out, as a former jarhead himself, if I ever say he "was" a Marine. I'm currently a Security Forces Airman. Now when I get out of the military if it's at the end of this enlistment or 14yrs down the road and retire that will still be a part of who I am, regardless of whether I carry a white, blue, or no ID card.
Michael
Apo,Europe,
U.S.A.
Dave easy now
#5Consumer Comment
Thu, September 13, 2007
He obviously was distressed. I also disagree with throwing the military portion around BUT he was using it to make a point. Often when leaving service Airmen, Soldeirs, Marines, and Sailors have difficult times addressing the financial system of the civilian world, so take it easy on him. Also you criticize him for not "researching" it. True he should have, BUT you also seemingly failed to notice that he admitted he played into their hands, and EXPLAINED why. It seems the military reference was to explain his situation, not gain pity, and as an obviously sensitive topic he is passionate about it. I do think that he could have composed himself a bit better. But, I don't believe (author correct me if I'm wrong) he is here to help others not to fall into the same trap, not gain pity or get $$$. Finally, how do you know he isn't retired? Possibly medical (which if MB'd out could be a very low sum), or even full term and waiting on his time to come for retirement pay. Or maybe it was just an incorrect use of terms. You didn't have the best composure in your letter either. You Dave are what many people on the net call a TROLL. Side note- This is where the Marines have it right. Once a Marine always a Marine. My dad is quick to point that out, as a former jarhead himself, if I ever say he "was" a Marine. I'm currently a Security Forces Airman. Now when I get out of the military if it's at the end of this enlistment or 14yrs down the road and retire that will still be a part of who I am, regardless of whether I carry a white, blue, or no ID card.
Dave
Jacksonville,Florida,
U.S.A.
Honorbley served Retired Military?
#6Consumer Suggestion
Wed, August 15, 2007
Ouch... you aren't retired, you got out. Big difference. Secondly, what does the military have to do with this company? Leave the bleeding heart stuff out and focus on the real problem. Next time, use the internet to look up these things before signing your life away. Get to the bank and dispute that charge, first of all. At the same time close that account so they can't access it again. A lot of people 'fought for their country' and a lot of people died. That attitude is not going to gain sympathy, so lose it.
