I was contacted based on information I had submitted online for an unsecured personal loan. They knew my information and indicated they received my information based on my application for a loan.

They offered me a $15,000 loan andindicated I needed to pay $1500 for an insurance premium on the loan. They faxed me a contract, which was legitimate, which I signed and also faxed a copy of my ID, a voided check, and a last payroll stub. I was working with a male who went by the name of Frank Balditzi (even spoke with a supervisor named Tim).

I was instructed to MoneyGram my payment to a lender named Angela Wehlan in Ajax, Ontario, Canada. I was very reluctant, but did it anyway, as I was in the need of financial help. My load money was to be in my account within 24 hours.

The next day the money had not arrived, and I called back and was told based on my bad credit I needed to pay the full 'Premium' insurance which was another $1500. The total of $3000 was seemingly legitimate based on details within the contract.

I sent the additional $1500, but to someone 'different' within the lender, named Markos Swaine (same location in Ajax). I also received a faxed 'guarantee' letter that once the payment was received, my money would arrive no later than 3 hours. Well that was late yesterdya afternoon, and I haven't seen the money.

I did reserch on the web for fraud, and found other entries just like this, but the name was 'Rockwood Financial Group.' I would like to get these people, and get my money back. In my desparation, I have been really stupid and didn't do due dilligence before giving them my money. I will contact them today and we'll see what they say. How do I get my money now??? This REALLY hurts...single father with 3 kids. I'm starting to panic now. I have all the phone records, faxes, and receipts...I need help to get these guys and my money!

David
Lafayette, Colorado
U.S.A.