Two consumers reported receiving e-mails from individuals claiming to represent Cash Advance USA. That consumer reported that he never had a loan. In another case, a consumer received a text message demanding payment. The consumer reported that he did not take out any payday loans in 2007. The caller claimed that the consumer owed a debt for a 2007 payday loan but refused to provide any other details about the debt. One consumer reported receiving multiple harassing phone calls. Several consumers were contacted by people claiming that they were collecting a debt owed to Cash Advance America, Advance America, or Speedy Cash. Jones she purchased a different type of gift card the consumer stated that Mr. The consumer contacted the alleged representative who the consumer identified as Brian Jones. The consumer purchased an Amazon gift card instead when the consumer suspected it may be a scam.

In the second case, the consumer was told to purchase a Google Play gift card from a local retailer in order to prove the consumer could repay the loan. The consumer complied with the caller’s requests however no loan was provided. In one case, the consumer was told they would receive a deposit and was instructed to purchase iTunes gift cards and send them to the caller. Two consumers reported receiving a call from an individual claiming to represent Cash Advance America. At least one consumer also received a similar loan offer via e-mail. Several other consumers paid the upfront fee but did not receive the loan promised. One consumer reported that, when she refused to wire money to the caller, the caller threatened legal action against her. Although several consumers never applied for a payday loan, the callers insisted that they were calling to discuss the consumers’ online payday loan applications. Numerous consumers received phone calls and/or e-mail messages from people claiming to represent Cash Advance America, Cash America, and Advance America Payday Loans where the callers offered loans in exchange for upfront fees. Consumers can determine whether a financial services company or individual is properly licensed to conduct business in the State of Washington by using the “Verify a License” feature on DFI’s website at Consumers can also check license status with the Department of Licensing at DFI has received reports of apparent scams conducted by individuals claiming to represent Advance America, Cash America, Cash Advance America, Cash Advance USA, Speedy Cash, and Advance America Payday Loans.

The alert below has been updated to include updated contact information associated with the scam.ĭFI warns consumers to never give any nonpublic person information, such as social security number, credit card, or bank account information to any individual, website, or company without first verifying their identity and license status. Please note that PO Box 41200, Olympia, WA, 98504 is in no way associated with Cash Advance America. While the threats of legal action, garnishment, and criminal charges used to perpetuate the scam (described at length below) have not changed, in the most recent version Cash Advance America has listed DFI’s Post Office Box address as their own. The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) received an e-mail forwarded by a Washington consumer, which appears to show Cash Advance America is still engaging in apparent collection scams. 'Advance America' should not be confused with Advance America, Cash Advance Centers of Washington, LLC which is a licensed lender in Washington.

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