I was trying to consolidate some bills and applied for some loans on line. I was contacted by Farley and McBride and told I was approved for the loan but needed to secure the loan with a down payment. I was told I would either be refunded this money after so many payments or it would be applied toward my loan. I spoke with a Mr. Earl Lee. He first told me I would only need half of the deposit and then my loan would be deposited into my bank. I was told to send a moneygram to them through wal-mart. I was skeptical but had reviewed all the documents and everything seemed to be in order. Desperate to get my finances in order I sent the money. The next day NOTHING had been deposted into my account. I called to speak to Mr Lee and he was not there. I spoke with a Janet Johnson and she stated the lender would not authorize the loan without the full deposit. Again, I was leary but after speaking with her and she sent me an email for the loan guarantee. I sent another moneygram to them... DUMB!!! The next day... No money. I then called and spoke with Mr Lee and he told me my account had been "red flagged" and the loan fell through. He told me I would be refunded my deposit within 7 business days. Of course that never happened. After several phone calls to Mr Lee he actually ADMITTED I had been scammed. He laughed throughout the conversation as I was hysterical on the phone. I am a single mother with two kids and could not afford to lose that amount of money. I have continued to call but of course it just goes to voicemail or if they do answer they hang uop on you. The website is still up so if you come across it... Stay away. I have also reported them to the FBI and the local authorities in Seattle.
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