Richard
Chalmette,#2Consumer Suggestion
Fri, November 10, 2006
It is illegal for a company to charge an upfront fee to receive a loan. Anyone who promises to give you a loan in exchange for an upfront fee is ripping you off
Dave
New Westminster,#3Consumer Suggestion
Fri, November 10, 2006
Western Union: about the third clue that this was a scam. Don't send another penny. Read the other reports on advance fee loan scams. Google on Advance Fee Fraud. Stay away from internet web-sites that want you to enter your personal information. Stay out of Western Union.
Aafes
Viernheim,#4Consumer Comment
Fri, November 10, 2006
You will need a lot of luck to catch and get the authorities to prosecute these scammers. This "advance fee" loan scam has been going on for several years to the frustration of law enforcement and victims alike. One major problem is most of the scammers are in Canada. They set up a phony website or post ads in newspapers offering loans. They utilize disposable cell phones in most cases, remain in an area of Canada for a few weeks collecting "insurance" on loans via WU and once they feel a little heat they move on. The address they provided is a Mail Boxes Etc. location in Patchogue, N.Y. It is likely they have the mail forwarded from their or have an associate pick it up. More likely it is simply discarded. Sadly, your money is gone. There was never any loan, nor are there lenders who loan based on advance insurance payments against loan defaults. For the OP. Debt consolidation loans are expensive, normally completely out of reach for anyone with blemished credit and in general only granted to those with collateral.
Beverly
Wills Point,#5Consumer Comment
Thu, November 09, 2006
I have done research myself on Bentley ( they stole my money too) and I have found out that they are from Kind Edward Island in Canada. I have filed with the Federal Trades Commission, the Attourney General here and in Canada. I have alsio filed with the BBB in the US and Canada
Benedicto
Benicia,#6REBUTTAL Individual responds
Fri, October 20, 2006
Amber, I am with you on getting Kathryn Diaz and Bentley Financials put away for good!! Please let me know what information you can find out. I have been e-mailing and calling Bentley Financials for a while without any luck. You can e-mail me (((ROR REDACTED EMAIL FOR SECURITY PURPOSES))) I am going to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, and see if anything can be done to stop these thieves! I'll keep you informed as to how it goes. Benedicto CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.
Amber
Noblesville,#7Consumer Comment
Wed, September 27, 2006
I was just catching up on all the new reports that have been filed on Bentley financials. I would hope that everyone would read my rebuttle to Kathryn's Claim that I defaulted on my loan and I'm just trying to get even, I never received any money from them, I didn't even ever have a chance to default on a loan! I NEVER GOT A LOAN FROM BENTLEY FINANCIALS I SENT THEM MY MONEY THEY NEVER SENT ME THEIRS! YOU CAN'T DEFAULT ON A LOAN YOU DIDN'T RECEIVE. I'm a little upset about her and the employees stating that I did default on my loan to my knowledge that is a form of slander. To all involved I wanted to let you know I am seeking legal advice on this company and what action I (we) can take, if anyone has any advice please let me know. So help me I will find them one of these days, and what goes around comes around, and I'm on a mission!