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United Cash, Ameriloan, SJM, and more NEED ADVICE PLEASE!

Date: Sat, 11/22/2008 - 11:07

Submitted by tiffosborne
on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 11:07

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Hello, I am very new to this site, I found it when I googled PDL assistance. I have been researching info on here for days. I feel relieved to know that there is something I can actually do in responds to my pdl mess. I currently have 5 pdl I have been paying interest on all these loans. I didnt know that there was a such thing as illegal pdl. All mine are internet loans. I am willing to pay the principal balance back because I did borrow it. I have listed the name, the amt, and the amt I have paid currently.

United Cash
borrowed $250 pd 150

ameriloan
borrowed $300 pd 270

SJM
borrowed $200 pd 180

EZ Cash Media
borrowed $300 pd 90

World Wide Cash
borrowed $200 pd 89

Are any of these illegal, I currently reside in the state of Michigan. Any help is appreciated. Thanks


Michigan requires Internet based pdl's to be licensed by your state. I rather doubt that any of yours is licensed, but I will do some research and see. :)

Quote:

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


lrhall41

Submitted by Shazzers on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 11:43

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ameriloan - unlicensed/illegal
3531 P Street NW Miami, OK 74355
Phone 800-362-9090

United Cash Loans
are part of MNE and are not licensed anywhere.
UCL (800) 279-8511
3531 P Street, NW
PO Box 111
Miami, OK 74355

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

EZ Cash Media-looks like it may be licensed in Utah, but I am unsure of that.

World Wide Cash Now (Telmerica) (Unsure but I don't think they are licensed or legal.)
2207 Concord Pike #449
Wilmington, DE 19803


lrhall41

Submitted by Shazzers on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 11:57

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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 Sat, 11/22/2008 - 11:58

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i see shazz locked the duplicate thread so.i will just say that all of those pdl's are not licensed in MI.so follow shazzers good advice.that is basically what should be done.keep us posted. :D 8)


lrhall41

Submitted by paulmergel on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 12:23

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I received a call about 2-3 months ago stating that I had to repay SJM Marketing Company off. It was a bunch of legalistics and stated I had to pay it or they were going to come on my job and serve papers. I paid the loan via Money Gram. My problem is I have lost the receipt showing proof I paid this loan. The company has been calling me now the past 2-3 weeks with the same matter again. They also stated that the matter is now being handled by Federal Check Recovery. I got the website but when I viewed it, I still was skeptical about it. Is Federal Check Recovery legit? The company is SJM Marketing/Platinum B Services. How should I proceed to handle this?


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 16:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous
I received a call about 2-3 months ago stating that I had to repay SJM Marketing Company off. It was a bunch of legalistics and stated I had to pay it or they were going to come on my job and serve papers. I paid the loan via Money Gram. My problem is I have lost the receipt showing proof I paid this loan. The company has been calling me now the past 2-3 weeks with the same matter again. They also stated that the matter is now being handled by Federal Check Recovery. I got the website but when I viewed it, I still was skeptical about it. Is Federal Check Recovery legit? The company is SJM Marketing/Platinum B Services. How should I proceed to handle this?

What state are you in?


lrhall41

Submitted by Shazzers on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 16:49

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