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Description
I received text that I have been approved for $5000 loan, $168 monthly payment for 36 months. To call Joe Becks at (727) 275-2596. I proceeded to call. He explained the loan term, and indicated that they will cover the insurance that I had to go to the nearest Walmart and to pay $1500-$3000 via cashapp which they will deposit the amount to my bank. This is an insurance to the loan that Advance America will pay, so that they can recoup from the insurance if something happens that monthly loan payment is not paid due to job loss or illness. They wanted my login and password to my bank account as a one time authorization and I can easily change it after the authentication verification. I absolutely declined to provide my account info. I became suspicious and had reach out to Advance America official phone number and it was confirmed then, that the person I was speaking to is a scammer. Advance America had a slight different logo and never ask anyone to go to Walmart. Beware out there when requesting a loan online.
Targeted Person's Location
CA, USA - 94611
Scammer Information
CA
Unknown Email
(510) 566-3066
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Advance Fee Loan
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Business name
Advance America
Date Reported
May 29, 2024
Scam ID
848469
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