I have a couple questions about my payday loans...first of all, I live in Maryland where these types of loans are illegal, but the companies are saying they are in other states (for instance, greenlight funds is in Delaware) and they are saying that the contracts are valid because they are licensed in THEIR state.
Second, I went to my bank to ask them to close my account-they said that I cannot close my account because I have a negative balance (from the payday loans trying to debit so many times-returned item fees) that I cannot pay just yet. I asked the manager at my local branch to freeze my account until I can come up with the money to close my account, and he agreed. He said the activity is not and cannot in the future be considered fradulent because at one time I did give them the authority to debit my account and they did not obtain it illegally. But he did say he would freeze it so I didn't rack up more charges.
I sent all the payday loan companies letters that I revoke my permission for them to debit my account and that the account is frozen, and that if they attempt to do so they will be breaking the law and I will consider legal action.
Today, I called the automated line to my bank and my account is now overdrawn
$500 because they still tried to debit my account after I sent the letters, and my bank also charged me returned item fees when they said they would freeze it!
I don't understand, and I'm on the verge of tears-is there any way I can stop there companies and my bank from taking every penny I have?!?! Please help! I am so upset that I am beside myself.