I was recently looking for a loan on the internet (bad idea I know) but I went to one of those places that refers your loan. I got a call from Variety financial offering me a loan. AND YES they wanted 2500 deposit. Once they asked me to wire the money to Canada, the red flag went up. I called the state they were supposed to be located and they did not actually reside there or have any licenses. I did put a complaint out there for them.