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Complaint Review: Credit Champion - New York New York
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Credit Champion
1600 W. 42nd Street New York, 10019 New York, U.S.A.
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Credit Champion ripoff New York New York
On July 16, 2004 I say an ad in the paper to grant loans to people with credit problems. The name of the company is Credit Champion, with an address in New York, N.Y. I called Credit Champion, and made an application.
I was told that the loan would be for $5,000.00, but because of my credit, I would need a co-signer, the title to my car or cash to secure the loan. I sent $515.00, by Western Union, to the lender (Carol Sutherland, in Toronto, ONT, Canada).
These funds were received by Carol Sutherland. I was told the loan could not be issued until the remainer (another $516.00), was received by Carol Sutherland. Each time I sent my money, it cost me $50.00 in Western Union fees. (Now I've sent $1,131.00).
Still no funds have been deposited into my account, so I call Credit Champion. I'm now told that I sent the money to the wrong person, and Carol Sutherland did not receive the funds; that the lender (Carol Sutherland) sent the funds to the wrong person and had to pay $400.00 to "recover" the funds - and that the loan will not be released to me until I send $200.00 (half of what Carol Sutherland had to pay to recover the funds).
I told them I was not sending any more money, and that I did not want the loan. I told Credit Champion that I wanted them to return my money. I have not heard anything from them, and now when I call I have difficulty reaching anyone.
I have documents outlining the loan and the monthly payment. The CEO of Operations is a Mr. Melvin Templeton, and the Service Consultant is a Mr. Anthony Thomas. I also talked to a young lady named Renee. I also have copies of all documents regarding this loan.
Please try to help me recover my money. Thank you.
Juanita
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.
I was told that the loan would be for $5,000.00, but because of my credit, I would need a co-signer, the title to my car or cash to secure the loan. I sent $515.00, by Western Union, to the lender (Carol Sutherland, in Toronto, ONT, Canada).
These funds were received by Carol Sutherland. I was told the loan could not be issued until the remainer (another $516.00), was received by Carol Sutherland. Each time I sent my money, it cost me $50.00 in Western Union fees. (Now I've sent $1,131.00).
Still no funds have been deposited into my account, so I call Credit Champion. I'm now told that I sent the money to the wrong person, and Carol Sutherland did not receive the funds; that the lender (Carol Sutherland) sent the funds to the wrong person and had to pay $400.00 to "recover" the funds - and that the loan will not be released to me until I send $200.00 (half of what Carol Sutherland had to pay to recover the funds).
I told them I was not sending any more money, and that I did not want the loan. I told Credit Champion that I wanted them to return my money. I have not heard anything from them, and now when I call I have difficulty reaching anyone.
I have documents outlining the loan and the monthly payment. The CEO of Operations is a Mr. Melvin Templeton, and the Service Consultant is a Mr. Anthony Thomas. I also talked to a young lady named Renee. I also have copies of all documents regarding this loan.
Please try to help me recover my money. Thank you.
Juanita
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.
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David
Gallatin,Tennessee,
U.S.A.
Sounds like you have been scammed
#2Consumer Comment
Mon, July 26, 2004
You were scammed and when they found out how easy you were they tried two more times. These are the rip-offs I read about on this site that really break my heart. I hope your situation only gets better from here. NEVER pay money upfront to secure a loan or credit card.
