877-897-3245
Ron  B
Ron B
2011-06-06 21:04:57
Unknown
Tell me Is it a legit?
millie
millie
2010-04-06 16:20:15
Unknown
So when did you get your loan mike, and how long did it take to do so I have not heard from them been trying to reach them.
mbrown
mbrown
2010-03-16 00:48:49
Unknown
yea right!!! like your an actually client and not ONE of them!!!!!
mbrown
mbrown
2010-03-14 23:55:17
Unknown
I am a victim of "Calista Financial Services" Something needs to be done!! Hearing everyones story just makes me sick to my stomach!!! They got me for $3800!!!  I also had to sent the money western union to a "Owen Polleon". This was also done in Oct of 2009!!! I am sooooo angry!!!
MBROWN
MBROWN
2010-03-14 23:48:49
Unknown
I also went through Ontrack....wat a joke!! they have seriously ruined me!!!
mbrown
mbrown
2010-03-14 23:47:52
Unknown
THIS COMPANY IS FAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   THEY STOLE 3800 FROM ME!!!!  I HAVE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL LOOKING INTO IT FOR ME!!!!! I ALSO TALKED TO "REBEKAH HEINZ" AND "CHAD CHESWICK".  WATEVER YOU DO....DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
maemae
maemae
2010-03-12 03:38:14
Unknown
I applied a loan with chad for 9000 I have sent them over close to 4000 dollers and he told me that I was going to get my refund and I been waiting for 3 months to get my money back. What can I do to get my money back.
Heather
Heather
2010-01-31 00:31:37
Unknown
Report it any way you can so no one else becomes a victim!!!
Heather
Heather
2010-01-30 04:05:21
Unknown
What did you do?
Heather
Heather
2010-01-30 03:53:57
Unknown
I applied for a loan with Chad Cheswick where I sent over $3,000.00 in collateral payment for a $10,000.00 loan...against my better judgement I sent the money to people I had no idea who they were...I researched the company myself and made a huge mistake...Chad told meI would get a refund but never answers the phone..The address on the loan agreement is fake as well...
JNL
JNL
2009-10-26 22:40:41
Unknown
I received a call from Alex Stevens stating I was approved for a loan for 10,000.  However they required  a collateral payment and to send it westwern union totaling 1500.00 dollars. They also did state that the loan had to be insured for the amount of 1364.00 which also had to be wired. They are asking for consumers to western union th payment to a person named Owen Poleon or Lavaris Francis. For anyone who has sent them money please report it to the fraud department with western union at 800-325-6000.  They also told me they were located in mineola, ny. I too could not locate them
LAMET
LAMET
2009-10-26 20:57:27
Unknown
DO NOT SEND THE MONEY - YOU WILL NEVER GET IT BACK!  ITS A SCAM
lamet
lamet
2009-10-26 20:56:24
Unknown
google advance fee loan scams and see what comes up

Previously posted the info earlier today 2 articles about this scam from the Federal Trade Commission website.  

NEVER PAY FOR A PROMISE!  

IT IS ILLEGAL TO DEMAND PREPAYMENT -as they do in this scam ITS JUST A PLOY TO STEAL YOUR MONEY

NEVER WIRE TRANSFER MONEY TO ANYONE YOU DO NOT PERSONALLY KNOW - you do not know these people-  if you wire the money - YOU WILL LOSE THE MONEY

HERE'S MORE ON WHAT HAPPENED TO MONEY GRAM!  

MoneyGram to Pay $18 Million to Victims of Telemarketing Scams
 
21 Oct 2009
MoneyGram International, the second-largest money transfer service in the United States, will pay $18 million in consumer redress to settle FTC charges that the company allowed its money transfer system to be used by fraudulent telemarketers to bilk U.S. consumers out of tens of millions of dollars.

The FTC charged that between 2004 and 2008, MoneyGram agents helped fraudulent telemarketers and other con artists trick U.S. consumers into wiring more than $84 million within the United States and to Canada ? after these consumers were falsely told they had won a lottery, were hired for a secret shopper program, or were guaranteed loans. The $84 million in losses is based on consumer complaints to MoneyGram ? actual consumer losses likely are much higher.

The FTC charged that MoneyGram knew that its system was being used to defraud people but did very little about it, and that in some cases its agents in Canada actually participated in these schemes (131 of its more than 1,200 agents accounted for more than 95 percent of the fraud complaints it received in 2008).

In its complaint, the FTC charged that in recent years this network has increasingly been used by telemarketing scammers to prey on U.S. consumers. Con artists prefer to use money transfer services because they can pick up transferred money immediately, the payments are often untraceable, and victimized consumers have no chargeback rights or other recourse.

In 2007, 72 percent of all complaints received by the FTC involving Canadian-based fraud reported using money transfer services to make payments. According to a recent FTC survey cited in the complaint, at least 79 percent of all MoneyGram transfers of $1,000 or more from the United States to Canada over a four-month period in 2007 were fraud-induced. The Commission?s complaint further stated that based on the more than 20,600 fraud complaints MoneyGram itself received, U.S. consumers lost more than $44 million to cross-border money-transfer frauds between 2004 and 2008 alone. When combined with losses reported by U.S. consumers on money transfers within the United States, that number grows to $84 million.

In many of the scams that used MoneyGram?s money transfer system, the con artists used counterfeit checks to induce consumers to send money back by wire transfer. The most prevalent of these scams were lottery or prize schemes in which consumers were told they had won thousands of dollars and just had to pay a fee for ?taxes,? ?customs,? or ?insurance? to a third-party to collect their winnings. Consumers paid the fee using MoneyGram, but received nothing. In another scheme, telemarketers told consumers they were guaranteed loans, regardless of their credit score. All they had to do was pay ?insurance,? ?paperwork,? or ?processing? fees to complete the transaction. Consumers who sent funds using a money transfer service got nothing in return.

In mystery shopping scams, the con artists called U.S. consumers or sent them a piece of direct mail in which they claimed to be hiring consumers to visit stores such as Wal-Mart to evaluate MoneyGram money transfer operations. The con artists sent consumers a cashier?s check, telling them to deposit it in their checking account and then send most of the money back using a money transfer at Wal-Mart. When the counterfeit checks bounced, consumers realized they had lost the money they transferred. By this time, however, the money transfer agents had already received and paid out the money, often either without checking IDs or by using fake drivers license information.

The agreed-upon court order settling the FTC?s charges bars MoneyGram from knowingly providing substantial help or support to any sellers or telemarketers that are violating the Telemarketing Sales Rule and requires it to implement a comprehensive anti-fraud program. The order contains monitoring and discipline provisions that will ensure MoneyGram is properly training, monitoring, and taking actions to address problems related to its agents.

Finally, MoneyGram will pay the Commission $18 million, which will be used to provide redress to consumers.

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joe muise
joe muise
2009-10-26 19:28:47
Unknown
Called to inform me that I was approved for 100,000 loan payments were 587.00 dollars a month, however they needed 8000.00 for collateral, which would be applied to the outstanding loan after 3-4 months if no payments were missed. They have sent me an e-mail contract track, however no details asking for what I needed the money for was asked, but they did ask for copies of my drivers license,social insurance and bank check. Reading the contract it appears they are insuring the 100,000 loan for an outside source,as the name is Calista financial insurance services.They did tell me they were in Calgary Alberta.
Shanta
Shanta
2009-10-26 19:10:01
Debt Collector
I was getting ready to send them my 800 and Now I am a little bit scared. I don't have money like to just give away. Does anyone know other than the one whether this company is for real or not. The address is not coming up on mapquest.
lamet
lamet
2009-10-26 13:32:45
Unknown
ADVANCE FEE LOAN SCAMS - My guess is the one person claiming they received the loan is part of the scam

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel16.shtm
Advance-Fee Loan Scams: ?Easy? Cash Offers Teach Hard Lessons
Looking for a loan or credit card but don?t think you?ll qualify? Turned down by a bank because of your poor credit history?

You may be tempted by ads and websites that guarantee loans or credit cards, regardless of your credit history. The catch comes when you apply for the loan or credit card and find out you have to pay a fee in advance. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation?s consumer protection agency, that could be a tip-off to a rip-off. If you?re asked to pay a fee for the promise of a loan or credit card, you can count on the fact that you?re dealing with a scam artist. More than likely, you?ll get an application, or a stored value or debit card, instead of the loan or credit card.

The Signs of an Advance-Fee Loan Scam
The FTC says some red flags can tip you off to scam artists? tricks. For example:

A lender who isn?t interested in your credit history. A lender may offer loans or credit cards for many purposes ? for example, so a borrower can start a business or consolidate bill payments. But one who doesn?t care about your credit record should give you cause for concern. Ads that say ?Bad credit? No problem? or ?We don?t care about your past. You deserve a loan? or ?Get money fast? or even ?No hassle ? guaranteed? often indicate a scam.
Banks and other legitimate lenders generally evaluate creditworthiness and confirm the information in an application before they guarantee firm offers of credit ? even to creditworthy consumers.
Fees that are not disclosed clearly or prominently. Scam lenders may say you?ve been approved for a loan, then call or email demanding a fee before you can get the money. Any up-front fee that the lender wants to collect before granting the loan is a cue to walk away, especially if you?re told it?s for ?insurance,? ?processing,? or just ?paperwork.?

Legitimate lenders often charge application, appraisal, or credit report fees. The differences? They disclose their fees clearly and prominently; they take their fees from the amount you borrow; and the fees usually are paid to the lender or broker after the loan is approved.

It?s also a warning sign if a lender says they won?t check your credit history, yet asks for your personal information, such as your Social Security number or bank account number. They may use your information to debit your bank account to pay a fee they?re hiding.
A loan that is offered by phone. It is illegal for companies doing business in the U.S. by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.
A lender who uses a copy-cat or wanna-be name. Crooks give their companies names that sound like well-known or respected organizations and create websites that look slick. Some scam artists have pretended to be the Better Business Bureau or another reputable organization, and some even produce forged paperwork or pay people to pretend to be references. Always get a company?s phone number from the phone book or directory assistance, and call to check they are who they say they are. Get a physical address, too: a company that advertises a PO Box as its address is one to check out with the appropriate authorities.
A lender who is not registered in your state. Lenders and loan brokers are required to register in the states where they do business. To check registration, call your state Attorney General?s office or your state?s Department of Banking or Financial Regulation. Checking registration does not guarantee that you will be happy with a lender, but it helps weed out the crooks.
A lender who asks you to wire money or pay an individual. Don?t make a payment for a loan or credit card directly to an individual; legitimate lenders don?t ask anyone to do that. In addition, don?t use a wire transfer service or send money orders for a loan. You have little recourse if there?s a problem with a wire transaction, and legitimate lenders don?t pressure their customers to wire funds.

Finally, just because you?ve received a slick promotion, seen an ad for a loan in a prominent place in your neighborhood or in your newspaper, on television or on the Internet, or heard one on the radio, don?t assume it?s a good deal ? or even legitimate. Scam artists like to operate on the premise of legitimacy by association, so it?s really important to do your homework.
Finding Low-Cost Help for Credit Problems
If you have debt problems, try to solve them with your creditors as soon as you realize you won?t be able to make your payments. If you can?t resolve the problems yourself or need help to do it, you may want to contact a credit counseling service. Nonprofit organizations in every state counsel and educate people and families on debt problems, budgeting, and using credit wisely. Often, these services are low- or no-cost. Universities, military bases, credit unions, and housing authorities also may offer low- or no-cost credit counseling programs. To learn more about dealing with debt, including how to select a credit counseling service, visit ftc.gov/credit.


Where to Complain
If you think you?ve had an experience with an advance-fee loan scam, report it to the FTC.

The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

April 2008

Just When You Thought It Was Safe...Advance-Fee Loan "Sharks"
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt028.shtm

Just When You Thought It Was Safe...Advance-Fee Loan "Sharks"
A different breed of "loan shark" is preying on unwary consumers by taking their money for the promise of a loan, credit card or other extension of credit.

Advertisements and promotions for advance-fee loans "guarantee" or suggest that there's a high likelihood of success that the loan will be awarded, regardless of the applicant's credit history. But, to take advantage of the offer, the consumer first has to pay a fee. And that's the catch: The consumer pays the fee, the scam artist takes off with the money, and the loan never materializes.

Legitimate guaranteed offers of credit do not require payments up front. Legitimate lenders may require consumers to pay application, appraisal or credit report fees, but these fees seldom are required before the lender is identified and the application completed. In addition, the fees generally are paid to the lender, not to the broker or arranger of the "guaranteed" loan.

Legitimate lenders may guarantee firm offers of credit to credit-worthy consumers, but they rarely do this before evaluating a consumer's creditworthiness.

Advertisements for advance-fee loans generally appear in the classified section of daily and weekly newspapers and magazines. Often, the ads feature "900" numbers, which result in charges on your phone bill. Advance-fee loans also are promoted through direct mail and radio and cable TV spots. The appearance of ads in media outlets that you recognize - like your local newspaper or radio station - is no guarantee of the legitimacy of the company behind the ad.

The Federal Trade Commission says you can avoid being bitten by advance-fee loan sharks: Here's how:

Don't pay for a promise. It's illegal for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.
Ignore any ad - or hang up on any caller - that guarantees a loan in exchange for an advance fee. Legitimate lenders never "guarantee" or say that you will receive a loan before you apply, especially if you have bad credit or no credit record.
Never give your credit card or bank account numbers, or Social Security Number, over the telephone unless you are familiar with the company and know why the information is necessary.
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

May 2000
winnie
winnie
2009-10-26 08:35:55
Unknown
what was the procedure to obtain your money, and what proved to you that they were legitt. how did you know that they weren't a fruad. how long did it take to recieve your funds after you did as they request
twist
twist
2009-10-24 16:43:47
Unknown
Did you ever get a check for this? they also ask me to use money as a collateral. did you wire them cash through westerunion? and than got the loan? or they just took your friends money?
Sheila
Sheila
2009-10-22 20:36:02
Unknown
Did you put up any fromt money or collateral with this company? or did you just receive your loan.
sheila
sheila
2009-10-22 20:33:13
Unknown
I aapplied also through Ontrack. Can anyone tell me if this company is for real
Renee
Renee
2009-10-21 17:32:32
Unknown
THE PHONE NUMBER 647-210-0305  ON A REVERSE PHONE LOOK UP ON 411.COM SHOWS IT TO BE A CELL PHONE OUT OF CANADA.
red
red
2009-10-14 09:00:13
Unknown
Did u really get the money,did u have to send them somemoney what # they call from
marco jose
marco jose
2009-10-10 01:24:08
Unknown
Brian,

did you ever get refund back ?

did you report it as scam?

let me know i have a friend that they took 1100 dolars

thanks
Linda
Linda
2009-10-08 20:01:20
Unknown
called and said we were approved for a loan left a voice msg we applied online through ontrack credit consulatants, the number she called from was a fax line 628-2948 Rebcca hanes just guessing the spelling of the name.
money
money
2009-10-07 23:16:11
Unknown
i just got a similiar call....same phone # and same name...they asked to send them a cheque before they sent us loan money....is this business legit? did you get your money sent to you?
corie
corie
2009-10-06 23:09:58
Unknown
i got a call from them to just wondering if it was lagit
bryan
bryan
2009-10-05 13:36:47
Unknown
they took 800 dollars from me
mike
mike
2009-10-02 01:35:48
Unknown
so u really got a loan from them
Maria Brown
Maria Brown
2009-10-02 01:15:22
Unknown
I got a loan and was very happy Thank Calista Maria Brown
MRWRENCH75
MRWRENCH75
2009-09-29 22:14:39
Unknown
IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES AS "CALISTA FINANCIAL SERVICES". ANYONE KNOW IF THE CO. IS LEGIT? ALSO USING 647-210-0305 (REBEKAH HEINZE)  EMAIL MRWRENCH75@WILDBLUE.NET
1-253-382-9076 1-972-284-0600 1-702-444-4939
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