I was a victim to this scam, in desperate measures I applied for on-line loans, was called the following day by this company New Castle Fidelity Group and was told I was approved for $5000.00. The loan representitive Jeff Norton assured the loan but required a four month security on the loan $895.44. I was sure this was legitamate due to the loan applications I applied for, but somehow these guys are getting personal information from other lenders, more than likely a dishonest employee for one of the companies that have access to everyones info.
I foolishly fell pray to this scam and sent the $895.44 by Money Gram, as well as signed a contract and sent all my personal information to this company. I sent the cash on 11/22/06 the day before Thanksgiving and was told due to the holiday I wouldnt receive the loan till 11/24/06. As you would know on the 24th the money wasn't there, so I called Mr Norton and was told the lenders require more security on the loan due to my credit, I refused and was livid, at that moment I realized I had been scammed. I was told I would get a refund by December 10, At this point I am furious due to the fact that this left me and my family in a financial bind, I reported them to the Attorney Generals Office in California and filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I feel for all the desperate people which will probably fall prey to this scam, hopefully the Attorney General will shut these cons down. I am now in fear that I'll be in jeapardy of identity theft, due to all the personall info they request.
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