Scammers, Charlatons and Public Nuisances in Spokane, Washington
My office has received three phone calls from women who were solicited for "personal" loans.....IF THEY SENT $100 TO INDIA...... Someone was using my company name and phone number.
I was happy to tell these callers they should run not walk away from any offer which requires money to be wired in advance of any service, any time, any where. I also told them that we only do residential lending for refinancing and home purchasing and have never offered "personal" loans of any type.
I called the phone number and questioned a man (with a foreign accent) who said his business name was my business name and that he was licensed in the state of Washington. I am licensed in the state of Washington. He was going to talk to his "supervisor" and get back to me. He never did.
Then I called my friends at the Better Business Bureau. 
I have been a member since 1993 to give them the heads up. They were happy to receive my report and said Spokane's residents are no strangers to bad business. I was disappointed to learn that Spokane is no different from other cities -- a few bad apples, etc. etc. I love Spokane.
So far, this hasn't caused much trouble for me but I am concerned for those vulnerable folks who will fork over their hard earned money 
and receive no benefit or service in return.
This cautionary blog is posted to remind people everywhere to be careful and that due diligence is required when you are solicited to send money.....anywhere.
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