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Submitted by on Tue, 05/20/2008 - 09:12
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Has anyone heard of or dealt with preston financial group. they give the address of 40 Calhoun street, charleston Sc 29401. The phone number is 1-888-405-3693 and fax of 1-864-752-1712. web address prestonfinancial.org.

They told me they are a loan broker company. The lender they are dealing with requires (because of my credit history) seven months of upfront payment. They sent me loan documents to sign that included a commitment letter, loan agreement and disbursement form A28-1. It looks legit but i'm still kind of scared.

Its 5000 at 6.00Per Annum. They said the upfront seven months of payment goes towards my principle. They also refer in the documents accordance with South Carolina state laws.

Any help please


DO NOT DO IT!companies like this are all over the place.it is a scam.


Submitted by paulmergel on Tue, 05/20/2008 - 10:43

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i was offered the exact same thing... are they legit or not???? i cant seem to get to any web address either??


Submitted by on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 19:17

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Hell.. I called information and they do not have a listing of Preston Financial in Charleston S.C. The dude that is going by the name Robert Atwood is getting all kinds of information on no telling who. So what do you think of that good folks?


Submitted by on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 21:43

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S>C>A>M>!!!!!! i sent them money then when i had to give thime the conformation # "evelyn Scott" (sen.loan off.) Thanked me in a very weird way and said some things that though me off....the red lights when off in my head, so as soon as i got home i hopped on my computer to check out the web again and the web page that they gave me was nolonger valid, i then googled and found some horrifiing things...so i called money gram and asked if any one picked the money up yet..it wasn't to late no one picked it up so i revirsed the payment back to me, and got all my monye back just in time...when i tryed to call the "evelyn scott" she was not there so my hubby left a bad mess, saying that we were going to the police and we never hear from them till now, i have to share this....BUT PLEASE be advised it's BAD>>>>> the person who i was to sned the money to "PATRICIA JOHNSON" (in canada) i googled her name and she is not even a "alive" person she was murdered a few years back on a farm near vancover(i think) but somewere in canada...These are SICK people, and as foe"evelynn Scott" she is ant auther og books that have passed a way as well.
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Submitted by on Fri, 05/23/2008 - 12:54

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I signed up for a student loan on the internet on Wednesday the 21st nd yesterday Chistopher Kingston contacted me about my application. He gave me the run down of the business and I was approved for 8000 which was the amount I requested. He stated I would have an interest rate of 6% and my payment would be 155 per month. He stated as collataral for the first 5 months of payments. He stated he was going to fax me a legal contract which he did. I received the contract, the commitment letter, a funds wired form. I called the State of South Carolina and they stated i had to call the local police department. I did as they suggested and they didnt call me back. The offer sound to good to be true and I need to know if this company is a scam or a legit company.


Submitted by on Fri, 05/23/2008 - 15:03

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Community consensus says: SCAM!

Keep your money in your pocket. If you need a student loan, please consult with the Financial Aid Department at your school. There are legitimate options available that will allowalmost anyone to afford a college education. Have you filled out the FAFSA [Free Application for Federal Student Aid] yet? If not, go here to get started...

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/


Submitted by unclewulf on Fri, 05/23/2008 - 16:47

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I had this funny feeling in my gut about this company. It just didn't sound right. So I decided to type in Preston Financial an dhardly anything pops up. EXCEPT for on rip-off repot.com, yahoo, and this site; ALL stating this is a scam. And whats really sad is they are scaming people who obviously really need the money. Its really really sad!


Submitted by on Mon, 05/26/2008 - 23:12

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do not apply to this company they are a scam evelyn scott is a fraud, craig marshall supposebly her boss is a fraud - they got $980.00 out of myself and my husband, we were so desperate for a loan, because of things on our credit report we kept getting turned down. Ms. scott assured us we had a $6000 loan out of desperation which we knew that it was something wrong, but, we were so desperate for the money we wired the money to canada to a joann hayes - we knew that was a no, no there were so, many red flags we emptyed our bank account, and sent the the money ms. scott also, got my banking information, routing number etc. we had to change our bank acct. - then mr. marshall called us later that evening stating that there were some stipulations on the loan that requested that we send another $980.00 to close the loan - they wanted a total of $1980. to seal the supposebly loan - there was never a loan they got our $980.00 and, wanted more my husband went off - he told the mr.marshall off who is suppose to be evelyn scotts manager and, i told her a thing a two myself. I am so hurt I call the police here in jacksonville, fl. they are looking into it but, it looks like their is a scam going on and, they have gotten away with it that, was all the money we had - i don't even have gas money. It is a shame that there are poeple out there that are, ripping off good honest hard working people. Poor, people who need there money I have been so upset over this, this happened this pass tuesday a day I will never forget. My husband has been depressed as well, so if you are out there people please listen to me do'not sent these people your money, Ms. Scott is not who she says she is, neither is mr. Marshall - it is a complete scam i don't want anyone to get hurt as we have. I am a christian, so is my husband I do good by people in my community, work etc. no one deserves to be treated like this - my daughter is suppose to go on a trip with her school on Saturday to busch gardens i can't beleive I sent these people all of our money so, if you are out there PLEASE LISTEN TO ME THIS COMPANY IS NOT LEGIT - PLEASE DO'NOT SEND THEM YOUR MONEY AS WE HAVE YOU WILL NOT GET IT BACK - IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS I CAN BE REACHED AT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS AT XXXXXXXXXXX OR MY CELL # XXX - XXX-XXXX - THANKS - PLEASE IF YOU ARE OUT THERE LISTEN - AND - GOD BLESS YOU!

Email and cell numbers removed for your protection. - Uncle Wulf


Submitted by on Wed, 05/28/2008 - 20:13

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i just wanted to day thank you for this information. i don't know what i would have done if i had sent these people money and didn't get the loan. it is just unthinkable. thanks again


Submitted by on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 08:42

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Wow...I have to say thank you to all of you for your comments. I am glad that I knew to look into this company with the better business bureau and found this website. I was about to send my almost my entire months salary close to $3000. to this company for a $30000. loan. I am so glad I thought to check things out.

I am so sorry for everyone that is suffering. Hopefully they will find these people.


Submitted by on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 17:19

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OMG, I just faxed the commitment letter, loan agreement back to "Gregory Watson, senior loan consultant" today. I called 411 and asked for Preston Financial Group, but they couldn't find that name. So I gave them the address, 40 Calhoun St, but a New Star Financial was pulled up by that address with a different phone #. On the loan papers it asks for direct deposit info so I gave my routing number along with my account number. They have a copy of my drivers license and everything. I never got as far as the money gram thing, thank GOD. Those people as so
DIRTY!!! I am so glad my husband told me to google them, except I should've done it before it went that far. Thanks for all your help everyone. You saved me....


Submitted by on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 21:33

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Go to your bank immediately. In person. Right now. Talk to the branch manager in person, and have him stop any and all ACH debits from these people. You might ought to block all ACH debits on your account. In the absence of certain knowledge to the contrary, I would consider them in the same category as an internet payday lender, and deal with them that way.

Good luck. Holler if you need us.


Submitted by unclewulf on Sat, 05/31/2008 - 04:19

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HOW WOULD A PERSON GO ABOUT REPORTING THIS AND/OR POSSIBLY CLAIMING THEIR MONEY BACK? I AM A VICTIM TOO. IT SEEMS REALLY EMBARRASSING BECAUSE THERE WERE SO MANY SIGNS TELLING ME TO STAY AWAY, YET I WAS MORE GULLIBLE THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN IN MY LIFE. I GUESS WHEN THINGS ARE TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, THEY ARE NOT. BUT DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SOLUTIONS OR KNOW HOW TO PROCEED IN SUCH A MATTER? PLEASE HELP. I AM SO BROKE NOW.


Submitted by on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 19:03

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:( :( what can i do to gt my money back? and has any one gotton money back?????


Submitted by on Wed, 06/04/2008 - 08:21

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usually phayden unfortunatley,no people don't get refunded.these places are out of the country and move if they think the authorities locate them.i am sorry you got scammed. :(


Submitted by paulmergel on Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:33

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Please whatever you do don't do it its a scam my husband and i fell for it and when the money was to be transfered they said they need another deposit and the magicly the phone was shut off when we said nevermind we want our money back. it is a big fat scam and i hope those people rought in hell for what they do for a living.


Submitted by on Wed, 04/01/2009 - 21:24

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Originally Posted by crogersb
Has anyone heard of or dealt with preston financial group. they give the address of 40 Calhoun street, charleston Sc 29401. The phone number is 1-888-405-3693 and fax of 1-864-752-1712. web address prestonfinancial.org.
They told me they are a loan broker company. The lender they are dealing with requires (because of my credit history) seven months of upfront payment. They sent me loan documents to sign that included a commitment letter, loan agreement and disbursement form A28-1. It looks legit but i'm still kind of scared.
Its 5000 at 6.00Per Annum. They said the upfront seven months of payment goes towards my principle. They also refer in the documents accordance with South Carolina state laws.
Any help please

Definitely do not trust these guys. Everything about them screams SCAM!! I wouldnt trust my money with them if they were the last institution on the planet. They look shady everywhere you look. A solution for this though, if you want to invest with real people, is to invest in an online site.
, and I have had no problems with them. I would definitely recommend them if that's what you're looking for.

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Submitted by John Tucker on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 15:35

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I am so glad that I started checking them out before I sent them any money. II really need the loan to get my son a car and pay off some bills, but I just had a feeling. Thank you all for posting this. I was supposed to get a $7500.00 loan at 7% for 36 months at $231.00 a month, with $925 down and no payment for 4 months. Thank You very much for sharing your stories.

Dawn


Submitted by on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 09:30

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