I live in Connecticut and fell into the payday loan trap! Once the finance charges for my loans go through tomorrow my entire paycheck will be gone. I currently have 11 loans out and can not pay any of them off. There are 2 loans that I have paid the finance charge for over a year now and another loan that I have been paying on since February 2008. I need to know how to get out of this trap, I am a single parent and can not afford anything right now!!
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First of all, please list the following information so we can help you.
-Names of each pdl company.
-Whether they are store front or Internet.
-How much you borrowed.
-How much you paid so far.
I'm sorry to tell you this, but there is only one sure way to stop the withdrawals, and that is to close your account. If that isn't an option, then tell the bank to put a hard debit block on your account. Before you close your account, read this information at the link below. http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/paydayloan/close-acc ount.html
Please do not let any of these pdl's know you are going to close your account, until AFTER you have done it!
Connecticut State Information here
http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/paydayloan/explain-p dls-laws.html
Sub: #1 posted on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 09:40
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I live in CT too and went through payday heck as well, I had 14 at one point. They can and will go away with a little patience and perserverence. The people on this website are wonderful and there is a lot of good information available.
Here is a copy of the letter I used for my illegal pdl's. Once you provide the info that Shazzer's asked for, you can tailor it for your needs:
Sample Revocation letter here
http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/forums/revocation-le tter.html
Sub: #2 posted on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 10:48
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All of my loans were from the internet. There are a few loans that I have not made any payments on so I would like to be able to pay them off once I get the rest of my loans taken care of.
JD Marketing, loan amount $250.00, paid $2,235.00 in fees to date.
CR Interweb Marketing, loan amount $300.00, paid $2,100.oo in fees to date.
Worldwidecashnow, loan amount $200.00, paid $1,780.00 in fees to date.
Cityview Cash, loan amount $300.00, paid $450.00 in fees and $50.00 towards principal.
Loanshop Online, I have 2 loans with them, 1st loan $300.00, amount paid towards that loan $900.00 in fees. 2nd loan $200.00, nothing paid to date.
Avantis Financial, loan amount $300.00, paid $442.00 to date in fees and principal. This loan will be taking $159.74 tomorrow to pay the loan in full.
E-Payday-Loan, loan amount $300.00, paid $450.00 in fees to date.
Payday-Loan-Yes, loan amount $300.00 paid $270.00 in fees to date.
Fastcash-Advance, loan amount $350.00, no payments at this time.
One-Click Cash, loan amount $300.00, no payments at this time.
Please let me know how to deal with these companies.
Thank you.
Sub: #3 posted on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 12:32
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The good new's is that they are all illegal, if you have overpaid they owe you a refund, if you haven't you owe them the balance of the loan only. Here is some additional info, I will look at the companies for you:
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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.
Sub: #4 posted on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 13:41
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JD Marketing - they owe you $1985
CR interwed - they owe you $1800
WWC - they owe you $1580
Citiview - they owe you $200
Loanshop - #1 they owe you $600
#2 you owe them $200
Avantis - they owe you $301.74 (includes tomorrow's payment)
Epayday - they owe you $150
Paydayloanyes - You owe them $30
Fastcash - you owe them $350
Oneclickcash - you owe them $350
Now that you have the figures you need to close you account first, otherwise they will continue to debit your account. Once that is taken care of you can type up the letter above and send it to the companies. most of them owe you a refund. I would also report them to the BBB, FTC & the CT Attorney general, they were helpful in dealing with one of my loan's.
I know this is a lot of info to throw at you so if you are confused or need any more help, please let us know :D
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