On January 10, I completed an online application on www.northamericanloanservices.com and completed an application for a personal loan. About one week later on January 15, I received a call from someone named Jennifer who informed me that I was approved for a loan in the amount of $5000 at a 7% interest rate. She also informed me that due to my credit history that I would have to pay a 10% security deposit.
I review the application and the information about the company. Everything seemed legitimate. U completed and faxed the application. I received a call from someone from the accounts receiveable department, who informed me that I will have to wire using Western Union the funds to a representative of the agency named Tope Williams.
On 1/16/08, I wired the money to Tope Williams as requested. I called the company to inform them that the wire transaction was completed. The asked me for the confirmation number and informed me that the funds should be transferred to my account within 24-48 hours.
On 1/22/08 when I did not receive the funds, I called the agency to inquire as to why the funds had not been transferred to my account. They informed me that they had some diffculty transferring the funds to my account, however they could Fed Ex a check to me within 2 business days.
As of 1/26/08, I had not received a check. I called the company several times and left several message. I located the number of Tope Williams in Chicago, IL and he hung up on me. As of today, 2/4/08 I have never received a response.
A filed a compliant with the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau who informed me of advance fee scams.
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