I did that back on November 2008.  And its
now December 2012 and "Dale" is back playin
games. That little b*****d and his sidekick
are claimin to be from "Credit Control" and they
want ME to send them money for unsettled debt.

It is that number and extension 492 or 729 gentlemen

how long ago did you do this

Dale clemens is a F****ng Fake. I sent him 3700 for a stupid loan for 40,000. Then all of a sudden....the company dissapeared. I lost my money and my loan. I notified the BBB, Attorney General, The FBI and some people in Canada called Crime Stoppers. I wish I knew better at the time. I sent them 3700 cause a** hole Dale claimed it was for "security reasons". I wish I went to Chicago and beat his head in and took back all my money I sent this greedy little b*****d.

My husband and I were told that we qualified for a loan of $50,000.. We were told that once they receive the security deposit of $1540, we would have the money wired to our account.  I feel so stupid because I am such a trusting person.  I spoke to Todd Parsons, and Dale Clemans.  Sent my money to a Angela Markettes in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.  My contract was signed by a James G. Mercer who is the CEO.

please dont trust this company big time rip off and it is so sad around the holidays i took my rent money and car note money just trying to get a head but i am stupid because i know better if sound to good to be true it's not true please remeber that

i falled for the same thing i am so stupid i know it was to good to be true if you get any luck getting you money back let me know and than he had the nerve to ask for 900 more

I was taken for 1800.00 from a man named dale but i had to send my money to a lady named karen Walck. I am hoping i get my money back.If you find anything out would you please post it Thanks

My daughter was scammed also for an amount of $2800.00  Dale Clemens and both Michelle seemed very helpful.  I started getting suspicious and then they didn't return calls.  I knew something was up.  How do we get our money back?  Who do we contact?

we too were scam we lost a totally of 1800 cause of the same man dale. We were wondering what did the attorney suggest you do and do you know if anything could be done about the issue. We too are not getting a goodbye message when calling the number

PLEASE BE CAREFUL THIS IS A RIP OFF

MICHELLE CANNONON CALL ME STATING THAT IF I SEND 775 DOLLAR IN I CAN GET A 6000  DOLLAR DEPOSIT IN   MY ACCOUNT IM SO GLAD I DIDNT GO THROUGH IT BECAUSE MY KIDS WOULD NOT HAVE CHRISTMAS PLEASE DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY IT A RIP OFF DONT FIND OUT THE HARD WAY

I did the same, I sent some man by the name of Richard Sheston from Arlington Alberta Canada, which Dale Clemens had said would send me $5000, If I send $900(4months)and I wouldn't make a payment until April. I'm such an idiot, I took them at there word. I have sent my information to the Chicago Attorney General and the Chicago BBB, I too, am getting dead air today when trying to contact Dale Clemens, Was told my refund would be in the form of a certified check on the 19th.  They even took there web site down.

we got screwed out of 1,800 dollars, now getting evicted cause i used rent money

Me too.  Number is no longer working

I agree. I feel like such a fool!!! How can they do this and get away with it!!! Is there anything we can do?

I just accept the rude awakening after reading all of these emails that I have been had too. I am so heartbroken. I give these people my last. (over $3,000) I don't know what I'm going to do now. I trusted them too, Todd Parsons & Dale Clemons.  If I had a dime left I would put it up for a airfair ticket to Chicago to kick butts!!!!!!!! What a hard pill to shallow.  What am I going to do now?

Man Im ready to go when You are!!!!!!

I was told they were contacted by lending tree and that I was applying for a loan. Just so happens i was going thru Lending Tree at that time. They faxed all the paperwork to me and I sent them a 1800.00 dallors mainly because I thought they were thru Lending Tree. I have lost everything I had trying to make it better for my famly and me. Now I have to face my family and tell them what I did. I was desperate and now Im broke and looking at bankruptcy. Fist time I have ever been scammed in my life and will be the last cause there is nothing left.  I hope the catch them and crucify them cause I know I will never see that money again.

i had got call from the same umber telling that i have bad credit. steven neeley was the one who had called and said that my loan was approved and i had to a collateral of $1080 for 7500 which was 6 months loan in advance,as my credit was low. i was asked to send money through money gram to a address in canada,which i still have. i have worked really hard to and i managed to send $500. at that point i was given time to send the rest in a week, after this when i called the company back there is no response and there is no phone ringing it straight goes to answering machine saying good bye. guys stay away from this fraud.

Please I am willing to report these guys to the feds.  I was ripped off last week 900.00.  They told me they will return my funds back in 3 weeks which is on the 19th of dec.  I know I won't get it back, however I closed my bank account so they would not tap it.

i feel the pain i have sent them 2550 and was told that the reason the monw was not wired into my account was due to their ech system being down and was told that the certified check would arrive via fedex. i feel so stupid. I first spoke to Todd Parsons and then Dale Clemons and they seem so professional. I also was trying to ease my financial worries.

Alright Im out 3k, If I have to drive to canda to find these guys i will.  How are they able to pull this off and not detected by the feds.  We need to get toegether and get these guys.

Business Contact and Profile

Name: Parkview Financial Group
Phone: (877) 304-9880
Address: 1300 W. Belmont Ave.

Chicago, IL 60657
Website: parkviewfinancial.net
File Open Date: November 2008
TOB Classification: Advance Fee Loans




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Advance Fee Loans

Per the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General, it is illegal for a company to charge advance fees for a loan before the loan is made. Such "fees" include but are not limited to insurance fees, up-front fees, processing fees, collateral fees, etc.

The FTC advises that a legitimate lender will never guarantee or promise a loan before you apply for one, especially if you have a poor credit history or no credit record at all. These two signals can immediately indicate the illegitimacy of a given company - promises of loan approval prior to receiving a consumer's application and charging advance fees for the loan.

How to recognize an Advance Fee Loan Scam:

Many illegitimate loan company advertisements are found in the classified sections of local and national newspapers, flyers circulated in neighborhoods, radio advertisements, shopping centers, on the Internet, and elsewhere. The ads frequently feature "900" numbers which result in charges on your phone bill, or toll-free "800" numbers. Such companies also frequently use delivery methods other than the US Postal Service in order to avoid being detected and prosecuted by postal authorities.

The Illinois Attorney General states that nearly all of the illegitimate loan businesses establish PO boxes in the United States, but many are actually located in Canada and request that consumers wire money to locations in Canada prior to receiving the alleged loan.

Many consumers report  BBB Definition:

report - A summary of activity reflected in a company's BBB file. Includes basic business background, BBB Accreditation information, and BBB complaint activity over the previous three years. Also reports may include any known government actions, advertising issues or other information that results from activity conducted by BBB.
responding to ads that promise loans, even to consumers with poor credit, only to have the company request up-front fees ranging from $100 to several thousand dollars. The consumer might receive very official looking documents, but once he or she wires the advance fees or provides their bank account number to receive an alleged money transfer from the lender, the consumer receives nothing. Upon contacting the company, consumers are then given excuses or the run around, get hung up on, or find that the company's phones have been disconnected.

How to Protect Yourself:

The FCC and the Attorney General advise that unless you are familiar with the company and understand why transmitting certain types of information may be necessary, never give your credit card, bank account numbers or social security number over the phone, vie email, or by other means.

Keep in mind that it is against the law for a company to ask you to pay - or accept payment - for the company's services until you receive your loan, especially when someone who solicits you suggests that they can get or arrange that loan for you. That is a violation of the Telemarketing Sales Rule.

When applying for a real estate loan, it is common practice for lenders to charge for a credit report  BBB Definition:

report - A summary of activity reflected in a company's BBB file. Includes basic business background, BBB Accreditation information, and BBB complaint activity over the previous three years. Also reports may include any known government actions, advertising issues or other information that results from activity conducted by BBB.
or appraisal fee, though a legitimate lender will not ask you to pay for processing your application.

If you believe that you have been a victim of an advance-fee loan scam, you are advised to contact your state Attorney General, file a complaint with the FTC, and contact your local BBB. If your transaction involved wiring or otherwise sending money to Canada or outside of the United States, please contact Phone Busters, a Canadian organization working in a joint effort with the FBI and US officials. Phone Busters can be reached at toll-free 1-888-495-8504 or info@phonebusters.com

Can you let me know how you are getting that refund???  My brother just called me all upset because his bank account has been 100% cleaned out.  He paid them $900 up front as well and didn't realize it was a scam.  ANY info anyone has that I can give to him to help him is appreciated.  The poor guy was just trying to ease his financial difficulties and now this.  He has ZERO money now.

I was told I was approved for a $20,000 and after some information was given to Todd Parsons, he did also said that the lender was a private lender and that in order for the private lender to release the funds I would need to send them 4 months of my payments which was like $1,500 and stated my payments would also go towards the loan and I would not need to make a payment until May, 2009. All I can say thank goodness I had common sense to go online and check them out first. Thank you for your information.

Thank you for this information. I did speak to Todd Parker and he asked for a 4 month payment advance. Oh my goodness, I am so glad I went online to check on this loan approval.

The company called and left a voicemail on my cell phone that they had great news I had been approved for a loan. The gentlemans name was Todd Parsons. I have not contacted him back about this I wanted to check it out first. The number that he left was 1877-304-9880 ext. 729.

Correction it was a $5,000.00 loan. They wanted $930.00 as a collateral payment, and stated that the money would go towards the loan and I would not have to make a payment until June 2009....Sorry for the typo

Another Name that is used is Steve Neeley. I was just faxed my loan agreement today and decided to check out this company before sending them
any money. THANK GOD I DID! They wanted $930.00 for a collateral payment on a 6 month loan, stating that I would not have to make a payment until
June 2009. The man I spoke with was very professional sounding. Everyone please be careful.