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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:35 am Subject:

LaTonia -

Please tell us what state you live in, and the general area. This will allow us to provide more help.

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:00 am Subject:

Ok, if this is indeed real, there are several issues here. First, the legal limit for a PDL in California is $300, so if this person is loaning you $1000 at a storefront, that's the first law that's being broken. Second, "special visits" are not recognized as a way to pay off a loan in California. What you need to do is call the Dept of Corporations on this storefront ASAP and REPORT them. They will be shut down. I am a resident of Northern California and know this for a fact.
And lastly, we can't help you with your gambling problem, but I do suggest possibly going into rehab or looking into a 12-step program? Good luck to you if this is real--and if it's not on the level, I will be the first mod to lock this thread.

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:41 am Subject:

I have been following this since it first started this morning and am a little skeptical on believing that this is true.

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:06 pm Subject:

I hope for the sake of the child & mother, it's a fabricated story. If not, I hope to God you will seek help.

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:10 pm Subject:

ks. . could it be that the poster is in another State? I know that she said that there is a population of about 3000. I thought Fullerton was larger than that. Correct me if I am wrong.

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:12 pm Subject:

I too am very skeptical but I do believe in giving the benefit of the doubt and if it is indeed true LaTonia needs to get to the authorities asap and get something done. This sort of thing should not be allowed to happen and she needs to make sure she takes actions that protect her child. She also needs to get serious help for her gambling addiction. LaTonia you said you were worried that your child's father would take her from you. Assuming this story is completely true, even if the illegal operation is shut down you still need to get help for your gambling addiction. Shutting someone who is obviously doing criminal activity (assuming what you say is true), will not change the fact that you have a gambling addiction. Someone with an addiction even if you take away the place you're getting your funds from without getting the proper treatment for an addiction the person will find alternative ways to fund the source of their addiction. With that said if you don't get treatment for your addiction there is still a chance the child's father could seek custody and most likely win depending of course on the father's character and ability to take care of the child. I really hope for your child's sake you will get the help you need to overcome your addiction and also see that the establishment that is loaning you money is shut down if they're doing what you say they are.

Johnita

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:19 pm Subject:

I'm still waiting for an answer to what state the OP is located in.

LaTonia · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:36 pm Subject:

Sorry All. I am from IL.

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:42 pm Subject:

So, LaTonia - after all the advice offered here so far, what is your plan now?

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:39 pm Subject: Sleeze buckets

I also live in a small town and it seems that certain kinds of corruption in small towns is more lethal than it appears in the big towns, because everybody knows each other or are connected to each other in some form or fashion. LaTonia should look into possibly relocating and getting help from gamblers anonyomous if possible. If you are unable to get your finances together to do so, go to your local Social Services office to get help. I would also contact a Rape Crisis hotline and speak to a counselor about your situation.
This guy may not be holding a gun to your head to make you sleep with him, but he is still forcing you to do something that you do not want to do.

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:04 pm Subject:

meircats. . .you are so right about small towns. I had said earlier that I, too, live in a small village and everyone knowing each other is a double edge sword. Every one is connected somehow and that can set up the situation both good and bad. That is why I suggested she seek out help with a county or state authority. Hopefully we will hear good news soon.

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:06 pm Subject:

Please get some help for your family! You might need to call the state police on this person.

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:48 pm Subject:

LaTonia - what are your plans, with all the advice we have already given?

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:55 pm Subject:

Hopefully she will go to the authorities and contact Social Services for the help she needs.

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:18 am Subject:

I agree with you llw she really should go to the authorities and get this business shut down and she also should go to social services to make sure herself and her baby are protected. I think she also needs to seek out help for her gambling addiction so she can give her baby and herself a better life.

Johnita

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:33 am Subject:

I hope that she does get some professional help for her addiction and for her baby.

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