I applied for a personal loan on-line. The next day I got a message at my work from a Michelle Lindsey that worked for Walton's Financial Group. I called her back and she asked me a lot of information. She then said that I was approved for a 5000 dollar loan. She e-mailed me documents that I had to fill out and fax back to her with copies of my drivers liscence, social security card, bills, bank statements, and pay stubs. I gave her everything.
She then said I had to secure my loan by a co-signer, collateral, or 860.00. I said I would send money. She told me to western union the money to a Michael Johnson in New York. I did ask who he was she said he worked for Expert Insurance Company and they were the company who was securing my loan. I was also told to waive the ID and activate the question.
I called her the next day and I said I wired the money. She then said I would recieve the 5000 dollars in 2-3 business days. It has been 3-4 weeks and I still have not seen the money. I have tried to contact her but no one ever answers the phone. I still leave messages and I have tried to e-mail her, but the e-mail address no longer works. I have seen complaint on the internet from others who have been scammed by the same group. There are also other names the company has used and other names of people who have claimed to work for walton's financial group.
I am extremely mad at what happened and hope other can learn from this and prevent others from making the mistake I did.
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