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08/19/2013

Hopeful Borrowers Complain to BBB Alleging Advance Fee Lending Scams

The BBB Serving Metropolitan New York is alerting consumers to an increased number of complaints filed against companies that advertise guaranteed loans, regardless of credit history or collateral. Consumers allege that these companies, which claim to be operating in the Metro New York area, made false promises to arrange for a loan in return for fees paid upfront by the loan applicant.

06/03/2010

No Credit? Bad Credit? Beware of Loan Scams, Warns Better Business Bureau

Advance fee loan scams target individuals and small business owners who are desperate to get a loan and often take the victim for thousands of dollars.

05/01/2005

FTC - The Truth About Advance-Fee Loan Scams

Advance-fee loan sharks are preying on unwary consumers, taking their money for the promise of a loan or credit, and leaving them in hot water. The scam artists often impersonate legitimate lenders to entice consumers into falling for their bogus offer.


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