You sent money to someone you don't know by "Moneygram" - CASH - CASH - CASH !  You sent CASH. A real business does NOT take payments by wire transfer. You just lost your money to an advance fee scammer. If someone wants you to send them money, in advance, by Western Union, Moneygram, etc. it is 100% a scam.

I was told I was approved for $5,000 loan. I signed contracts and sent the $498 for first 3 months payments via money gram. I then got a call from Richard Crawford telling me he had to find another place because of my credit. He then called and said he found one but I had to pay $400. I told him I didn't have it and wanted my money back. He told me it would take 30 days & it's been over 30 days& still no refund. Now when I call it tells me my account has been deactivated and to call my rep. I've tried & it tells me I can't call

This just called me. Trying to offer me a 10,000 loan by using a 3 month payment as collateral.  almost 1000.. via western union.. It sounded funny to me and I looked them up..only to find complaints from the last few days.