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Anyone ever heard of Westbury Ventures?

Date: Tue, 11/28/2006 - 05:50

Submitted by Dixie
on Tue, 11/28/2006 - 05:50

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Sharon Williams, Account Manager/Reconciliation Consultant, Westbury Ventures sent me an ugly email yesterday. I have asked for a statement of my account and needless to say haven't heard from her. I quickly informed her that payday loans are illegal in the State of NC.


Apparently nobody working there has been educated beyond the third grade, either that or they are not aware of collection practices as they relate to business. I too fell for the payday loan scam. They began making multiple withdrawls from my checking account to the point in which I had to close it. An extremely ignorant individual by the name of Cory Boze has been calling me with insults and threats. All recordings (voice mails) and any correspondence are being forwarded to my state's (Ohio) Attorney General. I spoke to that office about the situation and they are initiating an investigation. I suggest that everyone whose been suckered by this company do the same.

E.Y.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 12/04/2007 - 21:49

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I have been bitten by the same company. They just did an ACH withdrawl from my account for $260 that I did not authorize. I've asked in writing and in an email for information on the loan they say they are trying to collect for, but get the same type of emails about needing to call them. I've reported them to PA AG office.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 12/21/2007 - 06:09

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I have been contacted by this company various times and have received numerous treating emails requesting that I call them to prevent "paperwork being processed" I know these people are a bunch of jerks. They say I owe them $330, but they made unauthorized withdrawals from my account back in March when I tried to make arrangements with them. Causing me to have to close my account. This was all at the same time that I lost my job. I have no way of paying them and they claim I must pay in full by 12/31 ... I don't want to call them but I'm not sure what else to do. Please advise!!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 12/27/2007 - 13:08

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:D on dec 28 the loan shop took $300.oo from my new checking account and after talking to numerous people finally i found a manager who could explain the how and whys of the debit and i got the money put back into my account just ask for ext 3297 when you call!!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Sun, 01/06/2008 - 11:15

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at first when she called me and said i owed $850.00 on a $300.00 loan i was ready to call the attourey generels office but after i explained that i did not have that kind of money she worked out a payment plan that i could afford and save my account from being debited witout my knowledge!! :oops:


lrhall41

Submitted by on Sun, 01/06/2008 - 11:25

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Westbury ventures is saying that if I don't pay them 150 today then I will owe the total amount due-2300! Now get this the original loan was taken out 7/07 for 300. I renewed it and kept it up to date until October. I asked them what the total amount included and they siad the biweekly renewals since Oct, returned fees and admin costs. Now get this even if you total 90 every two weeks for renewal and 35 for each return it only equals 1000-you mean to tell me that they have 1300 in adm costs? These people are very nasty. The last time I talked to them when I said"I would try" they got mean and hung up on me while I was at work!. Alison


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 11:54

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Alison...these people are predators. They keep at you trying to get as much as possible. I don't know of a state where they are licensed. Just be patient. If you truly wish to settle with them...let them know by certified mail this is what you will pay and be done with it. I have dealt with them for over 7 months now and finally had to quit all communication..which was mostly by e-mail. I told them to take me to court..which I had no response.
So just protect your bank account..they're notorious for taking from your personal account when least expected. Threats are about all they do...I have not seen a post on here when someone was taken to court.
They don't do anything legal so the law is on your side.


lrhall41

Submitted by laura19544 on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 03:40

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I was just contacted this morning saying that they have 2 of my accounts for payday loans and wanted to know if I wanted to deal with this matter outside of court, I said no. Since I have already contacted a lawyer regarding this and another company called BIG (Payday loan company as well). But the guy I talked to then said "Is the lawyer going to be representing you for the criminal fraud charges also?" I said, "He's representing me with everything." I agreed I took out one payday loan ($250), but he is saying it's two and saying the total is over 800$. I said I wanted proof. I told him my lawyer would be contacting him.

These companies like to threaten A LOT and will say almost anything to get some money. Good thing I had already contacted a lawyer.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 08:32

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Funny thing I was just contacted by Westbury this morning by e-mail with this big January special to pay off my loan at a reduced rate. Fantastic huh?
I called my AG's office and the person I spoke to stated that they have no legal rights in my state. However they would send me a letter to include in my e-mails to them. I doubt this will put an end to it but maybe Westbury can see I have someone on my side with authority. People this has been going on for months now...they just keep hounding you trying to get money...do not pay them more than you owe according to your state laws. Good luck to all.


lrhall41

Submitted by laura19544 on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 08:51

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Angie sent this. But return email is Kenneth Combs

Angie Daugherty

PLEASE CONTACT WESTBURY VENTURES TO PREVENT FURTHER ACTION FROM TAKING PLACE . WE HAVE NEGATIVE INFORMATION THAT WE WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO HELP US MAKE AN HONEST DECISION ON.



It has been brought to our company????????s attention that numerous returned items have been issued using your private and personal information. This matter is being viewed as ???????VERY SERIOUS.??????? I need you or the person representing you to reach my office today or we will be forced to assume YOU DON????????T HAVE GOOD INTENTIONS PAYING YOUR LOAN BACK. WE NEED communication from you IMMEDIATELY. Please call me immediately!



Kenneth Combs DIAL 1-800-859-6439 X 3294

-CHOOSE OPTION 1 WHEN DIALING THIS NUMBER-



Kenneth Combs

Westbury Ventures

Ph: (800) 249-9352 ext 3294

Fax: (800) 859-6450



All payments must be made via Money Gram. Money Grams are available at all Wal-Mart customer service counters. Simply fill out the Blue Express Payment Form with the following information:



Receive Code: 5889

Company: Westbury Ventures

Location: Wilmington , DE

Reference: (Loan ID#)



Remember to call back with the Money Gram 8 digit reference number from your receipt.

This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 17:54

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Clarence Lee...or anyone else who had received a letter such he posted. Could you please tell me if you have received any e-mails regarding denied payday loans on an application you supposedly submitted. I have recieved two e-mails in the past two days and I have not applied in almost a eight months??? Let me know thanks!


lrhall41

Submitted by laura19544 on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 09:15

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I am new here, and I hope someone can help me.I borrowed money from Loan Shop back in August 07 as well as Sept. 07 I paid them back on time and in full. I borrowed again in October and that is when my financial situation went crazy. I received a call today from a Mr. Pike who advised me I was going to be charged with internet fraud and theft because my checking acct. was closed. My acct. was closed due to overdraft fees.These guys were rude and disrespectful, he got upset because I asked if he worked for a Collection Agency.What can I do? Do Ineed Legal Rep.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 09:36

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I contacted my AG's office and since that point I have heard nothing back from Westbury. I am also enrolled in a dmp and told Westbury that they would have to deal with them and they were to no longer contact me. I think they actually may have dropped it because the AG's office sent them a very very threatening letter letting them know all of the violations that had occured, there was a huge list and I just had to laugh my ass off. Screw them.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 10:17

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is there any way to file a civil lawsuit against them i would like to know because im tired of the harassing phone calls and giving my info including my social security number to coworkers, im tired of the harassing emails and cell phone calls


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 11:35

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I just received an e-mail from this company on the 18th of January, asking me to moneygram a payment for a loan that I do not know about. Has anyone else experienced this, from this company?
Personal e-mail id removed from username as per forum rules. - Jason


lrhall41

Submitted by on Sun, 01/20/2008 - 18:01

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Westbury/Loanshop/DMSMarketing...are all the same company. If you just received an e-mail the first time...just reply back and asked them for more information. They will repond and probably want you to call them...if you want call them back..if not just correspond by e-mail. Don't worry about their threats...they do that to everyone! Check out the name..DMSMarketing or Westbury Ventures that others have posted on this site.


lrhall41

Submitted by laura19544 on Tue, 01/22/2008 - 04:27

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This company tried to deduct $390 from my account-lucky I didn't have it and my bank didn't pay it with my overdraft thank goodness. I called the number that showed up with the transaction and Ms. Lee says it is a loan from nov of 2002! I can't find anything where I had a loan with them. My bank has put a stop payment - I called "Ms Lee' back and told her I would like to have documentation of the deposit before I went to MoneyGram anything and then I would be glad to repay the debt. She just said I was refusing to pay and that any settlements would not be available anymore and that she did have documentation that I owed it and would have to pay a total of $1170 plus all kinds of BS of court...... costs and what nots. I told her she had my email and to send me the information concerning this loan I supposedly had in 2002. The next day I finally get an email "Breach of Contract" saying I have till January 31 to call with payment information or that making a small pmt would prove I had good intentions and put a hold on the balance and would be better than not making one at all. I don't want to be continue to worry about an unknown amount being taken-how do I get more info and make sure it stops. This 2 page email was alot of talk of breach but no info about the who, when and acct. # should I be concerned or just email back.

I have read lots that I don't want to send something and then they just keep on when I can't find any record of having a PDL with them...EVER!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 01/23/2008 - 09:15

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Here is the email I recieved from Westbury Ventures, funny part is, I have never applied for a Cash Advance online. I received one back in 2001 at a local Check into Cash store in my city, but nothing online! Don't know how they got my email, but I email them back with no responses! Weird part is that the email originates from an email address of Angie Daugherty and a reply goes to William Davis . WEIRD!! :!:

Quote:

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU CONTINUE:

If you have setup arrangements and are current with your payments, Please disregard this correspondence-it doesn????????t apply! Also, check your records for multiple delinquent loan contracts that may be listed under your name and personal information.



Save up to hundreds with a lump-sum payment on your delinquent loan account today!



- SPECIAL OFFER-



: For the remainder of January

we are offering to forgive most of your accumulated extension fees, late charges and NSF return fees. We are only asking you to pay the PRINCIPAL + ONE FEE on your loan to settle your account(s) in full. The payment must be received in one lump sum by 1/31/08 in the form of Money Gram OR CHECK BY PHONE.

q IF YOU CHOoSE CHECK BY PHONE, either call fax, or email the attached FORM BY 4PM EST ON 1/29/08, (dated for 1/31/08). Please provide a daytime contact number where we can confirm receipt of your fax/email.

q If You choose MoneyGram, it must be sent by 9pm est on 1/31/08 (use your loan id as reference#).

DON????????T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GET this DEBT resolved TODAY!

This method will eliminate costly filing charges, paperwork, emails and/or phone calls.



(Please call US to discuss payment offers and plans available to you IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SETTLEMENT AT THIS TIME.)



William Davis

Westbury Ventures

Ph: (800) 859-6439 ext 3479 (CHOOSE OPTION 1, THEN ENTER EXTENSION)

Fax: (800) 859-6450



File: January special offer

MONEYGRAM INSTRUCTIONS:
RECEIVE CODE: 5889
COMPANY: Westbury
CITY: Wilmington
STATE: DE
REFERENCE #: (CALL FOR ACCOUNT #s????????use ss# only as last resort)

This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 01/25/2008 - 13:21

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Westbury Ventures kept taking money from my checking account! In all they took $731.00, when I finally got their number and called them, a Mr. Carol told me you are all paid up your loan with Loan Shop was for $250.00, so I told them that they had taken $731.00 from my checking account and he said "too bad". I went to Bank of America and they are getting their legal team after them.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 09:26

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I am having the same issue with this company i have filed a complaint with the bbb ftc and the atty general im my state they are now calling my husbands work saying they are a bank and wanting info the took 1,535 from my bank account my bank found it to be fraudulant charges they are now wanting to garnish his wages UGH i dont remember ever getting a loan from them in 2205.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 13:14

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WEll FEB 29 2008 WESTBURY TOOK OUT $320 of my account right when my work check was deposited into my account around 1:am. My check was $347 and that was all the money we had to live on until my next paycheck in two weeks. My wife was crying and now i dont know what to do I have never had this happend before So can somebody help me please. Thank You Email is [email]Coolfoolio909@yahoo.com[/email] Email Me ASAP thank you again


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 03/04/2008 - 20:19

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WEll FEB 29 2008 WESTBURY TOOK OUT $320 of my account right when my work check was deposited into my account around 1:am. My check was $347 and that was all the money we had to live on until my next paycheck in two weeks. My wife was crying and now i don't know what to do I have never had this happened before So can somebody help me please. Thank You Email is Personal e-mail id removed as per forum rules. - Jason Email Me ASAP thank you again


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 03/04/2008 - 20:19

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My question is...why the hell do you people keep taking out these loans??? Good god...do you really think a payday loan is going to have a low interest rate? No because they are taking a greater risk on you since you have terrible credit and have nowhere else to turn. Recommendation: Stop Taking The Loans!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Sat, 04/05/2008 - 12:48

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this is the same co they keep changing their name and they are located in downtown kansas city mo


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 21:02

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these are internet payday loan collectors this company is constantly being sued thats why they keep changing their name i know some people that work there and they are not all in canada i dont know the address but its on pennsylvania ave in kansas city mo and none of the things they are doing are legal and it is not affecting anyones credit


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 21:19

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