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Bendel Capital Corporation Complaint

Scammed by Bendel Capital Corp. for thousands of dollars - Personal Loan

- New York - New York City
I went online for a personal loan. Cindy McCoy of Bendel Capital Corp. called me with good news: I qualified for the $10,000 loan. I was thrilled. My son is being Bar Mitzvahed in August and I needed the money for that. Well, Cindy McCoy told me to wire money through Western Union to a place in Canada as "insurance." I did, and faxed her a copy of the receipt from Western Union. Then she told me to wire more money because my credit wasn't that good. So I complied. She then called me with the news that the financial institution that was supposed to give me the loan was under investigation by the Canadian government. She called me back the next week with good news: another financial institution would be loaning me the money. I had to wire over more money (a total of over $3,400.00) I have never heard back from her. I've called numerous times, to no avail. I am a single parent (my husband passed away). All I want is my money back so I can give my son his Bar Mitzvah. Life is tough enough without getting scammed by these people. This has put me through such enormous stress. I've broken a tooth (from grinding them in my sleep because of this stress). It's just me and my son. My son's a very good kid - always helps me and anyone else who needs it. Please, please, can you help me? Thank you in advance for any help.

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    Reader Comments:

    Posted by preciousfoot on 07/02/2008
    I too was scammed by Bendel Capital Corporation and was told that I would get my money back cause I refused to send more money cause the company that was supposed to give me my loan had there funds frozen by the government. They told me that I would recieve my money back within 15 to 25 days and this has been since April and I still have not recieved my refund. I just tried calling the company and the number is no longer working. I tried calling them before I read this report, so I guess I'll never recieve my money back. I have contacted the BBB, NYC Department of Consumer Affairs, and Federal Trade Commission. The BBB and the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs weren't able to help me and so far I haven't heard anything from the Federal Trade Commission yet.
    I guess they will get away with scamming everyone cause no one cares about the little people who are just trying survive. I guess were not important enough for the Government to step in and help us get our money back and shut all these companies down that are ripping people off. I feel if they are registered with the BBB then the Government should be montioring them on a regular basis. The Government needs to be more involved in all companies doing business to make sure they are not frauding people.

    Sincerely,

    Sherry G.

    Posted by jwarren on 08/25/2008
    I too was scamed by this company for $5,200.00 under the same scenario. Someone needs to stop these crooks and put somebody in jail.

    Joe W.

    Posted by allencotton17 on 09/26/2008
    I was also scammed by this "pretend" company as well. Cindy McCoy is a great con-artist so beware. I also contacted the BBB,and the FTC w/out results. The company does not exsist in New York, the address that they list is actually a Gift Shop. They are actually doing the SCAM from Canada.
    I just hope that people do thier "due dillegenge" in researching these companies before sending money.
    TIPS:
    1.Google the company, if nothing comes up, then it's probably a SCAM.
    2. UPFRONT fees should always be a RED FLAG.
    3. It's against US Law to request upfront fees on a loan, from a registered US Finacial Lender.
    4. Do not wire money via Western Union to Canada, to an individual (whom you never heard of) on behalf of the "alledged" lending company.
    5. Check with the State Licensing Dept. where the company says that they are located, if there's no record, or no license, well there's probably NO COMPANY.
    I only wish I knew to do these things before I was SCAMMED by Bendel Capital and Cindy McCoy. I only hope this information will help the next victim that does do thier "due dillengence!"


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