Laurie
Haslet,#2
Wed, September 09, 2009
They prey on people just like you - who need money -can least afford to lose money and will react without taking the time to check it out first. The same people who should be taking the time to verify the legitimacy FIRST!
This scam is all over the internet and on the Federal Trade Commission website. A quick search on loan scams or even going to the Federal Trade Commission website was all took to have avoided this loss of funds.
You have to be prepared to be scammed! Never assume that any offer is legitimate!
AS THE ECONOMY HAS TANKED - THE SCAMMERS HAVE GOTTEN WORSE!
Looking for a loan or credit card but dont think youll qualify? Turned down by a bank because of your poor credit history?
You may be tempted by ads and websites that guarantee loans or credit cards, regardless of your credit history. The catch comes when you apply for the loan or credit card and find out you have to pay a fee in advance. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nations consumer protection agency, that could be a tip-off to a rip-off. If youre asked to pay a fee for the promise of a loan or credit card, you can count on the fact that youre dealing with a scam artist. More than likely, youll get an application, or a stored value or debit card, instead of the loan or credit card.
The FTC says some red flags can tip you off to scam artists tricks. For example: