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I was online applying for a personal loan. I received a call from a Man whom addressed himself as John that informed me that i was approved for the loan and that they deposited 577.00 into my checking account to make sure my account was legit because they have lost money before from people not having an active account and take their money and they never hear from them again. Then he informed me to return the money to make sure i had an active account then they would deposit the 2,000 that I had applied for. Well upon trying to return the funds to names and numbers he provided for me they wouldn't go through finally he told me to try bitcoin. I told him I don't do bitcoin he said well this seems the only way we can get our money returned. I had to take a picture of myself and driver license for him finally he was returned 498.00 through bitcoin. un beknowing to me he never deposited funds into my account. I was told this a few days later from my banking institute. He used two of my online transactions already paid and did a dispute on it and was trying to get paid again. My banking Institute Navy Federal Credit Union had to close my account and issue me a new account and debit card. I am left owing 534.00 to the bank because of this scam.. I trusted this loan company because I read good reviews online about them. I am deeply upset and hurt because this has caused me problems with my bills. I only get paid once a month from my retirement.