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- Astoria, IL, USA • Aug 02, 2025
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They sd to go buy two Walmart money cards an my loan would be put on the Visa cards an never was an I lost two if not 400$

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- Idaho Falls, ID, USA • Apr 30, 2025
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I applied for a loan through Advance America. I was offered 2,000 dollars with a repayment amount of 89/month. A check was deposited into my account of 985.01. I was told to send it back in order to verify my bank information. I was given a green dot card and I sent the money back. In return they told me that I didn’t send the full amount so they sent ANOTHER check and again I sent it back. This happened 3 times. I finally caught on and stopped sending money back; however, they kept depositing money then took money back. My account is overdrawn by nearly 6300 dollars and my bank (Lookout Credit Union) will not help me. Unfortunately I owe that money within 45 days or else they charge off my account.

I recently acquired a new bank, but I don’t feel like it’s my responsibility to pay all that money when the scammer kept depositing and taking away. I didn’t keep any of it.

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- Lenoir, NC, USA
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The person that contacted me said his name was Eric Watson from Advance America. Luckily I caught on to him before giving him any information. I told him I was going to check out his company before I committed to his loan offer and he said "okay go ahead and I'll wait for your call" I did not call him but he continued to call my phone while I was researching the number he called and texted me from. I replied back to him in a text to let him know that I'm aware he is trying to scam me and he had blocked my number.

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- Topeka, KS, USA
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The scammer had us purchase gift cards to pay them back to verify my account before I received a loan I was supposed to receive. 

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- Greensboro, NC, USA
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My mother was contacted by a guy with an Indian accent who says his name is James with Advance America, a loan company. She was overwhelmed to pay off her mothers funeral that she was willing to just take anything that would help. Over the course of 4 days, this guy would call her at 6 a.m. in the morning and tell her to check her account balance seeing that he put money in her account and ask her to cashapp that money back so that way he and his company could know that they can trust her with the money and that she wouldn’t run away with it. On March 5th, she was promised that the money for the loan would be put in her account the morning of March 6th. That happened to be further from the truth. When she went to her actual bank that day, they told her that her account has been overdrawn for $1,450 and that she had a pending amount for $2,300. She nows owes her bank $5,300.

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I was contacted via email on August 8 stating "your application has been approved up to $3000". I sent email to David Lewis stating I did want the loan. David contacted me in return and started going over the details with me. They had all of my information except for the my password for my bank account. The email indicated Advance America as their logo sent to me. My loan has been approved for $3000 and was given loan #CA-10580. I called and asked how long before the money is deposited and was told in a couple of hours which didn't happen. I called back and he stated we tried to deposit the money and that my on-line banking password is incorrect and to call the bank. I called the bank and got a new password and called back and gave the information to David. The money is not in my account as of today.

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Multiple phone calls from a 610 area code with regard to collection for loan from Advance America . I spoke to Advance America and they confirm no loans of file for me .

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- Cleveland, OH, USA
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Advance America scammers are contacting people through text about loans up to 10,000 . They send you loan documents but no money. They are not even the real company. Please do not proceed with the application. I've called multiple times to stop the application and everytime I'm hung up by a foreigner who claims they are transferring you but they actually hang up. They even give a number with an extension that you will never use. Shame on them

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- Streetsboro, OH, USA
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I was on the internet looking and applying for small loan to cover an unexpected expense. Through my email I got an email saying that I got approved for a loan but it didn’t look right. So I ignored it. Then I get a text message asking me three options on three different amounts and he brought up all of my information name, ss number, bank account number, phone number and where I worked and asked me if the information was correct. Then he proceeded to tell me they can not deal with my bank so they wanted a security deposit of 200. That’s when I blocked the number.

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- Grand Junction, CO, USA
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Needed a personal loan so searched online for a lender and put in all my personal identification and uned my friends banking info for them to deposite my loan which was suppose to be ten thousand dollars but at the last minute they said my credit score was to low to get the loan finalized so they said they needed to send me 1280 dollars to my friends bank account and needed to remain there for twenty four hours and would be basically a security deposite that would lift my score to where it needed to be. So the next day they had us send three barcodes which had different cash amounts on them totalling the amount they sent back to them and we did. Then they said my credit still wasn't up to par and they then needed to send me 2000 and same deal. By the second day customer service wouldn't do it at any of the stores they had us drive to so then wanted us to buy gift cards to send to them instead. So something seemed off so we looked deeper into it and it turned out to be a scam so we didn't send the two thousand back we just didn't do anything with it but we didn't know they had already reversed payment leaving my friends bank to close her account as well as oweing 1600 dollars of bounced checks and closing her account.

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me and my husband applied for loans online. we applied because we just recently got married and wanted to work together on our credit to boost it. it was April 17th when we were first contacted by a Eric brown with advanced America. +1(217)705-4173. he then sent us an email and we looked over it and it seemed legit. it had a federal bureau stamp and the stamp of advanced America and everything and of course it being online now realize it was fake. but us both being young we didn't realize what we were getting into. and you always say oh this won't happen to me but never say never. the first time we talked to them they said they were going to send us a thousand dollar deposit to make sure the bank would clear it and me not thinking I gave them my bank information but luckily the bank account I gave I haven't used in months and I just haven't had time to go close the account. but they sent the money and the next morning called us and said that we had to go to either Walmart or target and that's when my husband got on the phone and said why do we have to go there and they guy said "oh no sir you don't only have to go there we have other ways for you to send the money back via cash app, Zelle, and pay pal." like I said we're both still very young and trying to figure our way through life. that should have been our first red flag but us wanting to see the best in the situation and have trust in people we still believed because they told us they were not scammers. so we sent it back and waited about 6 hours later because he told us that they were depositing $5000 into our account. finally get the call and they say they needed to send another small amount and us send it back because our credit score wasn't high enough and if we sent this money back our credit score would jump to 750 and that's what they needed it to be at that's when we become very very suspicious because I told my husband I said sending money back does not make your credit score go up at all. and so me and my husband said we were going to send the money back and be done with it we didn't want the loan anymore well cash app wouldn't work it kept declining it and so the person asked if we had Zelle well we tried to send it back using Zelle. a couple minutes later went by and the guy told us that my bank put a hold on it he then said to call the bank and ask to have it taken off hold or be refunded and that if they asked to tell them we know the person we're sending it to. I knew right then it was a scam. I had my husband stall this person on the phone went to google and immediately looked up advanced America scam and this page popped up and I read every single persons review and realized what I thought would never happen to me just happen. so I called my bank I was on the phone with them for almost a good two hours the first time I just kept getting transferred from department to department then the last department never answered I asked my husband I said should I hangup and call again and that's what I did. the last time I called I got the sweetest lady on the phone I told her exactly what had happen and not even a second later she said "oh yeah honey that's a scam" she then proceed to tell me because like I said not really thinking we were being scammed I gave my bank info out they tried to deposit one check through mobile banking for $400 dollars and she told me that check was fraudulent I asked her cause id never gone through something like this I asked her I said what do I do she said well first lets cancel this payment through Zelle so we did that. we then changed all my passwords and usernames to my account as well. we got everything good on my end changed all that canceled the payments and everything and she probably stayed on the phone an extra 10 minutes with me when she didn't have to because I was so scared I was going to get into like legal trouble or something because like I said im young ive never done this before I didn't know what to do. and she reassured me a dozens Times nothing would happen and that id be surprised at how much this happens daily. so we got off the phone with the bank and this Eric brown has texted and called several times asking if it was done. my husband at this point isn't happy at all and both of us were frustrated so we answered the phone and my husband asked why is the bank telling us yall deposited a fraudulent check into her account the persons like "no no no no no sir that's not possible" and as soon as we say the bank has a picture proof it went silent and the guy was like let me talk to my accounting team. this went on for probably another 2 hours of going back and fourth with this guy. he then finally calls us and says all you have to do is go to your bank and get the cash out. we then proceed to tell him there is no money in the account that my bank closed my account for me due to fraudulent and suspicious activity and he then proceeds to say no no no not possible at this point we're both very frustrated because I didn't use the account anyways but it was annoying because we had to close it that way due to trusting People. my husband then proceeds to tell this person you know you are a really good scam artist and he then says yes sir and then it goes quiet for a good like minute to 2 minutes. me and my husband just kinda keep looking at each other cause we are just in disbelief that this just happen and my husband then says to the person well are you just going to keep sitting there or are you going to Hang up like the coward you are for scamming people and next thing you know all you hear are the beeps from his hang up. me and my husband are very lucky we did not lose actual money from our pockets and are very blessed that it wasn't worse then what it was. but I can say this never say never because it can happen to anybody and me and my husband fell victim to it. I will say this though in about 10 years we are probably going to look back on this and laugh because we never thought it would happen but we are just very blessed we didn't lose anything.

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Received message from Peter, 213-223-8066, with Advance America approved for $5000.00. They asked for my banking information and codes which I provided. They sent deposits to my account and then said I need to get a gift card as verification and then to give them the codes. I got a gift card and gave them the numbers over the phone. They then took the money back out of my accounts. I have talked to my bank to report the fraud and they have said there is not anything they can do for me.

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Applied online for various loans. Received a text message from a Daniel Wilson representing himself as a loan officer for Advance America.

Sent me a link to fill out forms that included my name date of birth, social security number and banking info. Stupidly supplied my information. I talked to "daniel" and he asked the normal questions a loan agent would ask- such as my monthly income, if I rent or own and my sources of income. Once he had this and was satisfied told me that because my credit score was so low they would deposit 700.00 to my bank account. I was then to use that money to purchase Apple gift cards in that amount-send him pictures of the cards and the receipt and once he received this they would deposit the $1000.00 into my account.

Being Suspicious I called Advance America and was told this is a scam. Advance America never sends texts to solicit loans. I immediately called my bank to alert them than changed my log in and password.

In the mean while I received a threatening text from Daniel To call him immediately in order to avoid going to jail. I blocked his number.

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- Edmond, OK, USA
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They called first guy said name was Eric Brown and that they were with Advance America and I've been approved for a loan but the Better Business Bureau was going to deposit anywhere from 0 to $500 to my account to boost the credit score. and then James Parker got on the line and explained that once the Better Business Bureaus deposited the money I had to refund it and then they would deposit the loan but I needed to go to the Dollar General to get a certificate to refund the Better Business Bureau's money

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- Plano, TX, USA
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They call representing themselves as a debt collector for Advance America. They have my CORRECT name, address, and cell number.

The first time they called they left a voice message. The second time they sent me this exact text message from this number (1-833-739-1351):

" 'my full name', Failed attempt at 'my correct address'. We have rescheduled a 2nd attempt for Thursday March 11th (9am-4pm). (Signature Required) for updates contact Account Services Inc. 888-205-1492 Reply ERT654 to stop messages."

When I called the number (888-205-1492), they stated that I had a past due debt with Advance America in the amount of $687.00 but I now owe $1,100.00. He (name of Jacob Peterson, which was also probably a lie) gave me an incorrect social security and drivers license (but for each the numbers were off by 1 and 2 digits). When I told him that he had the wrong person, he stated my correct address, but my social security number was off by 1 number, and my drivers license number was off by 2 numbers.

I did not give him any information other than telling them that the information he had was not correct (which I now realize I should not have done that). When he (Jacob Peterson) realized I was not having it, he then stated "Oh, I guess I put in the wrong numbers". After realizing that this was a scam, I called them back repeatedly to get more information regarding the name of their company but they refused to give me a name. I then told them that I know this was a scam, they argued with me, and then hung up!

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THESE NUMBERS!!

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I was looking for a loan to get a downpayment for home, back in june 2020. I was homeless at the time and I was pretty desperate to get a loan. I fell into the scam and my bank account was already in the negative. And they ended up get me for 2000 more so I was -$2500 and homeless. My bank pinned me with the charges even though I tried fighting it with proof and documentation. Now I dont know what to do...

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I was looking for a loan & kept getting denied. I received a text message saying that I was approved & for me to either call back or text the word "LOAN." I texted back & received a call back immediately. The guy on the other end already had all my info & I, unfortunately, confirmed all my info (big mistake!). He then said because of my bad credit that he would need to transfer a smaller amount in my acct first then I would need to send it back. He was having trouble sending the amount & (big mistake #2) I gave him my online banking info. In no time, I received $985 in my acct. He then said I needed to go to Wal-Mart, Walgreens, etc...& he'll walk me thru on how to send the money back. I finally snapped (all late!) & made up excuses like I was in a parent/teacher conference, so I can "confirm" that this was indeed a hoax/scam. The actual Advance America advised me to call my bank & shut down my acct. During this time, the scammer kept calling & texting me over & over again! Just harassing me! I blocked his phone number, changed my online banking info, and I'm in the process of shutting down the acct.

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try to offer me a loan seems to good to be true because they asked for my personal information

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- Columbia, SC, USA
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The scammer is offering $3000 loans and asking to reply YES followed by the last four of your social security number.

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- Baytown, TX, USA
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His name is Jon Morris and he said I had bad credit so he was going to wire me money to my account BETWEEN 500 nd 700 to make my credit look better then I needed to wire it back to him thru a Gov store Wal-Mart Walgreens or target and then 15 mins later he will send my loan of 5000 dollars to me but he asked for my username and password to my online banking app

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