D Amundson
Monticello,#2Consumer Suggestion
Thu, May 29, 2008
I too was a victim, there is help out there!! www.badcreditloanwarning.com I was contacted by Certified Lending Group Monday May 12th. I was contacted by a Robert Miller ext 129. He informed me that I was approved for a loan amount of 35,000 and needed to verify a few details. Robert then proceeded to tell me that the private lender that was backing the loan required collateral to secure the loan. Robert emailed me a promisorry note containing the terms and conditions of the loan and repayment. After reviewing, I faxed it back. I was then instructed to send a money gram in the amount of $2,100 to secure the loan to a Arnold McKiney in Oakville, Ontario Canada. Money Gram Order Confirm: 87782263 I proceeded to then call back Certified Lendings Group customer service and relayed the confirmation number on to them so they could release the funds into my bank account via direct deposit. The next morning, the funds were not deposited. I called Robert Thursday May 15th, 2008, and he advised to contact customer service. I did so, learning that an additional colatteral payment was required to secure the loan proceeds within 4 hours. Again, I transacted a Money Order Payment to an Arnold McKinley in Oakville, ON Canada. Confirmation 61156023. Friday May 16th, 2008, I called Certified Lendings Groups cusotmer service, informing them that my direct deposit had not occurred. I was informed that I was entitled to a refund due to the additional closing costs required by the lender and would have it by no later than May 30th, 2008 I found no funds had been deposited into my account. I then found the Better Business Bureau of Maryland, and learned this was a known fraudulent company.
Atlanta Guy
Atlanta,#3Consumer Comment
Wed, May 14, 2008
Do you REALLY think you will ever see a penny of your money ??? Get real. It is long gone, along with the scammers. And NO, that's not their real names. They are here today and gone tomorrow. If they are indeed in Canada, our government has no way of stopping them. That's up to the Canadian authorities. And I doubt that the scamming of a few foolish Americans is a crime that is high on their list. Don't for ONE MINUTE think that they will ever be caught. AND - don't you know that you NEVER have to put money up front for a personal loan ???? Geezzz. That should have been the tip off to you. Well, as PT Barnum said - There's one born every minute. How true.