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Patty Stepherson
Country: United States
Shawn Russell (202 204-0070) called me and stated I was approved for a $1,500 loan and I needed to go to Western Union Immediately and wire him a $150 and wait there and he would wire me back $1,650.  He gave me his address as 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 and my reference number was A104.

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    khaligirl176
    | 6 replies
    Thank god I looked this up. Me and my fiancee were contacted about getting a loan, and we were about to go through with it but things started getting really fishy. First, we also talked to this "Steve Williams" and he told us to go to our bank and be on the line with him. But when we did so, he told my fiancee to go outside the building "For security reasons" then told him that he had to fill out paperwork (that we didn't have, how could we? Everything was over the phone!) and that we had to go to Western Union and not our bank. Good thing we didn't have time to go to a Western Union or we would've been scammed out of our money. The number given to us today was (202)657-4474. We were also given the 200 Independence Ave SW Washington DC 20201 address, as well as a confirmation number (A1214) and the name of our "Loan Officer" (Justin). Watch out for these jerks. They seemed pretty legit at first, but then it was really obvious that they're just low-life scammers. Oh and every single person we talked to was Indian. Not trying to be prejudiced or anything, just letting future potential victims know what to look for as far as this scam goes.
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      tj replies to khaligirl176
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      You can bet that's not their address, and that they keep changing their phone numbers.

      Address is the Department of Health and Human Services.  Yeah, right....
      http://www.hhs.gov/about/hhh.html


      Although 202 is a Washington area code, they probably use VoIP, which allows them to show up iwth any area code they want.

      If they don't have foreign accents, they are likely running this scam from Canada.
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        tj replies to tj
        Indian scammers might be in India, although some Canadian scams have indian or Pakistani callers, or even use call centers in those countries.  

        Advance fee loan scams, using Western Union, are probably small criminal groups.
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      Eloys replies to khaligirl176
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      I was just contacted by an Indian person about a $3000 loan payable $270 per mo for a year and the phone number was 202 821 4819 and the address was Advance Pay day loan 200 Independence Ave., HHH Bldg. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201. I called back David Betts with a confirmation number. Is this the same group you received a call from and what do you do now.?
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        James replies to Eloys
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        I received a call from Lisa magee also about $3000 and $279 a month and then she told me to call the same number you have and speak with David betts he did ask for money he just said $3000 will b deposit in my account Monday which today is Sunday so let c wat tomorrow brings!
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          tnaiya replies to James
          The same exact happened to me so is this obe fake also plese say no because they have all my information.
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          anthony replies to James
          ok I hate to say this but you will not get any money they are from Jamaica that's all they do over there is scam people but I have good news I am an ex cop and I have been scammed before and I took it upon myself to find this man and I am very close because this time Mr. david betts made a mistake so in all of this being said he is going down and I hope that you have not send them money because its gone
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    clb
    advance pay day loan 200 indapendence ave sw washington dc wanted me to send 190 western union and said i would get 2290 back while he stayed on the phone with me the whole time i was approved for 2000 i spoke to roger smith and got a call back number of 202 821 4810 and my confermation number was r2242 i said i would call them back and wanted to look up what i fond here online and read this i also was contacted by consumer pay day loan  same address wanting me to send 140 dollars  for a 1500 dollar loan number to call back at is 202 499 1541 and smoke to alexs scott i thank you all for posting the bad missfourtunes because i am broke and really needed a loan so i can get a car to get to work
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    Brian Ada
    | 4 replies
    James carter keeps calling me to go to western union and give 220 dollars and in 20 minutes I'll get 2,220.00.. What should I do??
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      tj replies to Brian Ada
      Ignore him.  He's a swindler.
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      got ripped off replies to Brian Ada
      dont do it they are just gonna take your money and you get nothin in return
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      got ripped off replies to Brian Ada
      dont do it they are just gonna take your money and you get nothin in return
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      shell replies to Brian Ada
      I had the same offer idk if i should do it
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    Robert
    i got a call today stating i was approved for 2000.00. that all i had to do was go to western union and send 200 and they would send me 2200 back. the number they gave me was 202-657-4474 his name was bravo Smith and loan officer name was George. and my approval number was g4152 figured this was a scam thanks everyone for the heads up
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    jbyrd87
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    I'm definately glad i researched this before going to the western union.  i was supposed to send $220 to get $2000.  I told him that i thought he was a scammer and he promised me not.  i spoke with Ronnie Chase.  and the manager!! people make me sick taking others money!
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      tj replies to jbyrd87
      All liars, swindlers, and cheaters assure you they are not.
      They lie.
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    charles
    Yeah they just called me too. Same phone number same addy also. this is complete fraud. I think the first guy and the loan manager,I talked to were the same person. Anyways yeah never send money to get money
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    SueSee
    I just got a call from 202-657-4474.  In the last week, I have received at least half-a-dozen of the same type calls,  Most from 202 area codes, all with different Company names, all callers with heavy Indian or Pakistani accents.  First thing I always do is get their phone number.  If they will not give it , I *69.  I always google the number.  This can avoid a lot of heartache.  Giveaway #1 that this is a scam: according to the FTC it is illegal in the US to guarantee a loan over the phone.  Giveaway #2:  Loan fees from a legitimate lender would merely be deducted from the loan proceeds.  Giveaway #3:  They are offering a loan far in excess and at a lower interest rate I am able to obtain (with my credit rating),  from known legitimate lenders.  Giveaway #4: Even over the internet, no lender can do business in your state without registering with the Department of Financial Institutions.  A person from that agency suggested that you can also check with your state's Dept of Corporations and the Department of Justice.  Remember that even though a transaction is conducted over the internet, the Lender is obligated to adhere to the laws in the state in which the BORROWER resides. REALLY IMPORTANT TO ALL PATRIOTIC CITIZENS:  THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE WARNS THAT THESE ILL-GOTTEN MONIES MAY BE GOING STRAIGHT TO TERRORISTS!  Think about news reports that many Muslim Pakistani sects are sympathetic to Al Queda.
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