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Description
I was looking for a loan online. I got a call from Ben Thomas and Mark with Achieve Loans. They are foreign. They offered me a $10,000 loan, but I said I just need $5,000. They had me fill out an application, including my Social Security and bank account numbers. Then they said I was approved for a loan. They said I had to buy a gift card for $200 because my account was over drafted, and the account had to be made right before they would give me the loan. I was told to buy a Walmart Cash card. I took pictures of the card and sent it to them. Then they said they would send the card to the accounting office. Then they said I had to send another card for insurance on the loan to pay for insurance in case I didn't pay the loan back. I borrowed $250 from my brother. I told him I needed it for insurance on a loan. I returned to the same Walmart on Morse Rd, and bought another Walmart Cash card. Then they deposited a check into my account which was fraudulent, after which Chase Bank closed my account. They are still calling and texting me. They say they are legit men of the words.
Dollars Lost
$450
Targeted Person's Location
OH, USA - 43230
Scammer Information
Unknown Location
Unknown Email
(888) 585-3757
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Advance Fee Loan
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Business name
Achieve Loan
Date Reported
January 16, 2024
Scam ID
796306
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