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help with my pdl

Date: Wed, 10/22/2008 - 18:08

Submitted by anonymous
on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 18:08

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i have two payday loans, one through ssm group, and the other through nevis marketing, neither of which i can find any sort of contact information. they were both for $250 with a $75 finance charge, meaning i get hit for $150 due to refinancing every 2 weeks! the annual rate on these is over 700% !!! that type of lending had to be violating some sort of usury laws. please help i don't want to keep ending these people money but they just keep debiting my account. oh, and i live in michigan, i don't know where there companies are located.


Michigan requires Internet based pdl's to be licensed by your state. Neither of yours are licensed to lend to MI residents.
SSM/SJM (they are the same)-unlicensed/illegal
SJM Marketing 1-866-722-2770, Fax 1-866-599-5161
email: info(at)platinumbservices.com.
SJM/Platinum B Services
PO Box 558
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201
1-866-722-2770
Fax 1-866-599-5161

Looks like they're located in the UK if this is the correct address.
Nevis Marketing Limited
Unit 12, Priory Ind Park, Airspeed Road,
Christchurch, BH23 4HD, Dorset

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Michigan State Information

Legal Status: Legal

Citation:
Mich. Comp. Laws 487.2121 et seq.

Loan Terms:
Maximum Loan Amount: $600
Loan Term: Max: 31 days
Maximum Finance Rate and Fees: 15% of first $100, 14% of second $100, 13% of third $100, 12% of fourth $100, 11% of fifth $100, 11% of sixth $100 + any database verification fee
Finance Charge for 14-day $100 loan: $15
apr for 14-day $100 loan: 390%

Debt Limits:
Maximum Number of Outstanding Loans at One Time: One with licensee or more than one with any other licensee
Rollovers Permitted: None (cannot renew; lender may extend only if it does not charge a fee)
Cooling-off Period:
Repayment Plan: Yes

Collection Limits:
Collection Fees: One $25 returned check charge
Criminal Action: Prohibited

Where to Complain, Get Information:
Regulator: Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services
Address: P.O. Box 30220 Lansing MI 48909
Phone: (877) 999-6442
Fax: (517) 335-4978
Regulatory Contact: ,


lrhall41

Submitted by Shazzers on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 18:19

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I hope the information below will help you. :)
You are only obligated to pay back the principal amount you borrowed from an unlicensed/illegal Internet Payday Lender.

[quote]What should you do?
Close your account asap, if you are unable to close your account, go into your bank and ask to speak with the Branch Manager, tell him/her you need a hard debit block placed on your account immediately! Explain that you are revoking ACH authorizations from unlicensed/illegal companies, and have learned these companies are notorious for ignoring revocation, therefore it is important to BLOCK any withdrawal attempts on your account to protect your interest. This is your privilege, do not accept no for an answer. The following link will provide you important information regarding closing accounts. CLICK HERE

What next?
AFTER your account is secure send each pdl (the unlicensed and illegal) an email similar to THIS (please scroll down to locate letter template). Tailor this letter to your needs, and try to write it with the same basic concept in your own words. You will need to research and locate email addresses/physical addresses if you don't already have them, I suggest that you type the name of the pdl (example: "oneclickcash address") in the search box in the upper right hand corner of this forum. You may also search for addresses HERE at the Better Business Bureau.

File complaints: Most of the time, you can file a complaint online with the following, I encourage you to follow through with doing so, you will need to search the Internet for your state Attorney General's website, however, here are links to file complaints for the FTC, Online complaints: Federal Trade Commission., and the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU.

Keep in mind that you may not receive a response for days, or even weeks, or, you may receive harassing and threatening phone calls. I have found the best way to deal with this is not to respond or reply, simply hang up.

Side note: If you have paid an illegal/unlicensed payday lender above and beyond the principal amount you borrowed, it might be a good idea to demand a refund and a paid in full letter/receipt. You may or may not get one or both. It still doesn't hurt to include that tidbit in your letter. :)[/quote]


lrhall41

Submitted by Shazzers on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 18:20

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