honest offer or con?

rplewis1360

hi, looking for advice, been offered a loan of 2.500 but they want me to pay 120 pounds payment 1st, that they say i will get back when the loan is paid into my account,im thinking this may be a con, i would be grateful for any advice on this thanks..

[Deleted User]

con or scam call it what you will but dont fall for it

Apples2

It's a con.
Why would you be giving them money?

Just to reiterate, its a con

KingElvis

so obviously a con my fanny is tingling

jonjamie1970

Walk away NOW

malkyh

Run for the hills.

And keep away from King Elvis if his fanny is tingling. That !!!! can be fatal.

rdchick

malkyh wrote: »

Run for the hills.

And keep away from King Elvis if his fanny is tingling. That !!!! can be fatal.

This made me laugh out loud...


Run away, it screams 'You're a mug!'

_Andy_

rplewis1360 wrote: »

hi, looking for advice, been offered a loan of 2.500 but they want me to pay 120 pounds payment 1st, that they say i will get back when the loan is paid into my account,im thinking this may be a con, i would be grateful for any advice on this thanks..

Do you seriously need an answer to that?

malkyh

rplewis1360 wrote: »

hi, looking for advice, been offered a loan of 2.500 but they want me to pay 120 pounds payment 1st, that they say i will get back when the loan is paid into my account,im thinking this may be a con, i would be grateful for any advice on this thanks..

In true Dragon's Den styleeeee, I'll offer you all of the money for £119.50.

iolanthe07

Do they by any chance want the £120 in cash through Western Union (or similar)? No reputable lender will ask for money up front - but you knew that, didn't you?

malkyh

iolanthe07 wrote: »

Do they by any chance want the £120 in cash through Western Union (or similar)? No reputable lender will ask for money up front - but you knew that, didn't you?

Of course they did......

Feel free to assist in the next thread through entitled 'How do I get my £120 back'