Victim Location 97303
Total money lost $206.99
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
I was called by a man stating he was with OneMain Financial regarding a loan I applied for in the amount of $1,500.00. I told the gentleman that I had already been declined by the local branch in Salem, OR because my car is not worth enough for collateral. He verified all the information that I had given the local branch and told me I had to talk to his manager Mr. Steve Rogers. I talked to Mr. Rogers who told me that I would have to pay $200.00 for insurance in case I defaulted they would get paid. I am disabled and told him I would do nothing until the 3rd of August. I called Mr. Rogers on the 3rd of August and he informed me I had to pay the money through MoneyGram or at my local supermarket. I used MoneyGram. I was told to send it to Tawana Short Franklin in Oakman, Alabama 35579 which I did. After 2 hours the money was picked up and I spoke again to Mr. Rogers who stated I had to talk to his manager. I was then informed that because my credit was bad that the bank would not forward the funds into my account and they would need another $600.00, but if I only had to pay $300.00. It was then that I realized that I was being scammed. I have disputed this transaction with my bank and reported fraud with MoneyGram. I was told that I would not get my money back for 6 weeks and I told him I needed it back today. Then after going over this again and again, I just told him to send my money back. Mr. Rogers called me the next day on the 4th of August to find out what I wanted to do and I told him as I had stated on the 3rd of August to return my money and that I disputed it with my bank. I was then told that I would never get my money back.