Scam Type
Online Purchase Scam
Date Reported
2023-02-03 00:00:00
Victim Postal Code
95111
Total Dollars Lost
65075
Scam Description
11/13/2022 got to know scammer named Christopher ******** on facebook through a real estate investor group. He addressed himself as CEO of a private money lender Nicholas Financial. He offered $750,000 personal loan with 5% interest rate payable within 36 months. Negotiated terms are $1995 underwriting fee, $18830 loan payment insurance, $37500 down payment, 5% APR, 36 months. The payments are wired to 2 personal accounts: David ****** and Thomas ******. After 1 month, I continuously email, call, and text to request refund. He assured me no scam by sending me his company Missouri State Filling. He continued to ask for $6750 refund request fee. I wired to Areli *** ****** ****** as instructed. Then he requested another $10,000 to Digital Arsenal for deposit of refund money, which does not make sense. So I decided to file San Jose Police report. I live in San Jose, California. After I filed police report, that I contact city Tipton MO and spoke to chief police. He stated there is no person named Christopher ******** in town for at least 5 years. I called Jefferson City MO as the company listed on the scammer provided the Secretary State Filling, police officer Cedarwall checked and confirmed no such business name in his town. I filed a complaint with Missouri Attorney General, and Missouri Secretary of State.
