Priority Lending Group
Complaint 131040 Details

I received a call from Bev Simpson that I qualified for a $15k loan. We were having financial problems at the time and this sounded good. Bev explained to get the money I had three choices: (1) buy an insurance policy for $2k for security, (2) get a co-signer or (3) pay four $270 payments up front. I chose to pay the payments up front. Bev sent me a 5-page contract. Everything looked legitimate. I signed it and returned it. Next Bev called and I was directed to send to the supposed lender David Johnson, a money gram to Canada, Toronto/Ontario. Ref. No. 96709484 on 5/8/12. Once Johnson received the money he was to deposit $15k into my bank account. Wrong! Bev called back telling me the lender was worried and wanted another 4 payments. He didn't think we would be able to pay him the balance owing. Like an idiot I sent another $540, Ref. No. 44588149 on 5/10/12, and when no money went into my bank the light came on. I called Bev and she assured me the lender would keep his word, but he didn't. When I could not get her on the phone I sent a fax asking for a refund because I did not feel comfortable doing business with Johnson. She claimed a refund would take 30 days. I waited 30 days and when I attempted to contact her, guess what! All phones had been disconnected. I know for sure I was scammed and will probably never get my money back, but hopefully, this complaint will keep others from getting ripped off by this sweet talking Madoff-type lady with a smooth accent.

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