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by Beware001 Fri May 06, 2011 2:41 pm
I want to alert anyone that is doing business with Invicta Services Limited, located in NY NY, to not do like I did and send them any money, I was promised a loan from them, was issued Loan Docs, and then was told to go to Western Union and wire $1, 080, like an idiot I did this, I then did as I was told, I contacted Katerine Steele the loan officer to tell her, she said that she would do a rush on the loan and have the funds in my account by 9am the next day, I said ok and we hung up.

Well it is now the next day and no funds, so I called them back and after several attempts I finally spoke to Katherine Steele, who told me that now I would have to pay $1, 016.00 more, because the lender request that I take out insurence lol, what a joke I should have seen it coming, Katherine told me that they would pay have of the fee and that I would have to pay the other half, I told her I just wanted the money back and her first words were that I would have to talk to customer service .

I did just that and CS told me it will take 7 to 21 days to return the money, I then got Lisa, who sounds like a man on the phone to tell me that they have put a RUSH on it and that I should have the funds back in 1 week.

I learned a lesson today never pay money for a loan.


Company information:
Invicta Services Limited
50 East 42nd Street suite 2105
New York, New York
United States
Phone: 855-448-8410
invictaservicesllc.com

Also this address does not belong to this company it belongs to Mount Batten Institute, and the suite that they show on their website and loan docs is a class room for Mount Batten

BEWARE OF INVICTA SERVICES LIMITED
and Katherine Steele poseing as a Loan Office
FRAUD
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by Beware001 Sat May 07, 2011 12:48 am
Another update I have been working at getting a refund from them for the money I sent to them by Western Union, and tonight I received this.
To Mr.

We do apologize for the delay, however, we have submitted your refund and
everything will be refunded back to you in full within 7 to 14 business
days.
This will include the refund of your collateral payment and as well as the
service cost.

Again, sorry for the delay, but the refund is in process and will be
returned promptly.

Thank you,
SONIA
CUSTOMER SERVICE
by Helen Halper Sat May 07, 2011 1:14 am
Hi Beware001
It looks like you are now being set up for what is called a "recovery scam". Basically, the scammer promises to send your money back but then there will be unforseen fees to pay for paperwork needed, that has a processing fee that you're responsible for. It sounds like your scammer is trying to steal more money from you. Please don't let him...

by Michael Sat May 07, 2011 5:15 am
Hi Beware001,

I'm very sorry to hear you were scammed :( Could you please post all emails and email adresses (and remove your personal data)? It can help alerting others, and it provides me proof to get the website closed down. I'd also like a set of headers. If you don't know what headers are or how to find them, please tell us your email provider and we'll explain. Thanks :)

Account inactive - messages are not being monitored
by Beware001 Mon May 09, 2011 6:49 pm
Michael thank you for you help with this:

Here is the first letter I recieved from them via email:

INVICTA SERVICES LIMITED
50 E 42ND Street
Suite 2105
New York, NY
10017



Dear:


RE: LOAN APPROVAL $7,500.00


On behalf of Invicta Services Limited we are glad to inform you of your
approval.

My name is Katherine Steele and I am pleased to inform you that your
recent request for a loan is in an approval pending status. In order to
get your loan process started you will have to contact us by phone to
verify the information submitted in our database at 1-855-448-8410 Ext
285.

At Invicta Services Limited, we ensure to guarantee full satisfaction and
comfort to our clients, from low interest rates to low monthly payments,
and to achieve high recognition from our neighboring competitors. Our
loans are easier to qualify for and our interest rates are competitive -
we look at your personal situation and custom-design a loan that works for
you. You will be able to lower the total amount you pay out each month
and you can arrange to have extra cash.

For more information about your loan such as monthly payments and interest
rates please contact us by phone at 1-855-448-8410 Ext 285.


Email: [email protected]
Website: www.invictaservicesllc.com


Sincerely,
Katherine Steele
by Beware001 Mon May 09, 2011 6:51 pm
INVICTA SERVICES LIMITED
50 E 42nd Street
Suite 2105
New York, NY
10017



Monday, April 25, 2011

Dear Mr. ,

Here are the final documents that are required to complete your loan
transaction. You will need to review and send these documents back in
order to successfully complete the final step in your loan process.
Include 2 pieces of identification, proof of employment, and verification
of account information with your submission.
Please contact your designated loan agent Ms. Katherine Steele at
1-855-448-8410 Ext. 285 upon receipt of this email.

Sincerely,
Client Support Division
by Beware001 Mon May 09, 2011 7:01 pm
Note Holder name
Your Address:
Primary Telephone:
LOAN INFORMATION
Loan: $7,500.00
Closing Date: April 29, 2011
Loan Number: JP72230-8490
Account Number: 8490
Loan Rep: Katherine Steele • Ext 285

Congratulations, your loan request of $7,500.00 was approved based on the credit information that you have submitted to our institution as well as your ability to repay. If any information submitted to us is misrepresented or falsified, this will result in a delay of the loan process, or the termination of the loan agreement. We trust that all information submitted to us is true and accurate.
Once final approval has been obtained, you will have 72 hours to fully secure your loan. Your Loan Broker will provide you several options as to how you can secure and obtain your loan. The broker has negotiated terms and conditions on your behalf with a lender best suited to your personal lending situation. With the funding of this loan we hope that the lending relationship we are about to embark on allows both parties to reach their highest potential, together.
Once all required documents are received as per lender and broker requirements, you will be required to secure your loan through the agreed upon method; monetary Collateral; With the First 6 Monthly payments of $1,080.00 USD. Final documentation and forms for this loan and all insurance forms will be released 5 business days after the funding of the loan, and sent to the above stated mailing address (if Incorrect please contact your loan broker to inform us of the error).
In order to ensure prompt delivery of the Loan proceeds you have selected to receive the funds via; Direct Deposit
All payment information will be released ten (10) business days after your loan has been released. Again, we want to welcome you into the Invicta Services Limited family of valued clients.
Sincerely Yours,

, have applied for a loan in the amount of $7,500.00 from our approved Loan Protection Insurance division, and certain underwriters In return for the appropriate premium of $1,950.00 USD*, your proposal and any endorsements together with the key features and certificate and any written statement of medical or other information you have made are part of this Loan Protection Insurance contract.
Death and Bankruptcy protection is underwritten 100% by the Invicta Services Limited INSURANCE division. Disability (Accident and sickness) and unemployment is underwritten 100% by specified underwriters in North America. The underwriters have appointed Compass Underwriting Limited to act for them. Each underwriter is separately liable only for the part of the coverage they provide.
Our Insurance Adjusters along with your broker and Invicta Services Limited, have worked together to negotiate the terms and conditions of this agreement that best fits the profile information you submitted. Our Company issues Loan Protection Insurance to individuals deemed as a high credit risk, by doing so the Lender and policy holder are free from risk of default (depending on level of Loan Protection Coverage you selected).
Loan Protection Insurance - Coverage provided: You can be covered under this Loan Protection Insurance contract if you:

• permanently live in the United States of America, Hawaii, the US Virgin Islands, or Canada for tax purposes;
• have taken out a loan
• are 18 years or over and will not have reached 84 years of age before the finishing date of cover;
• are actively working and you have been in continuous employment for the six-month period before the contract start date
• You cannot be covered under this Loan Protection Insurance contract if you:
• know of any possible unemployment or disability or illness which may affect you; or
• Are not eligible to register as unemployed in the US or Canada.
• know, at the time of taking out this Loan Protection Insurance, of any redundancies, restructure, re-organization, financial or contractual threats within the business you work in, even if you do not believe these actions will result in your becoming unemployed unless you have declared this to us and we have confirmed our acceptance to you
• are in formal dispute with your employer for performance related issues or facing other disciplinary action

Loan Protection Insurance – Definitions: Some of the words and phrases we use in the Loan Protection Insurance contract terms and conditions have special meanings.
Death Death from any cause within the period of this Loan Protection Insurance
Disability An accident or sickness certified by a registered medical practitioner in the U.S.A or Canada which prevents you from doing your normal work or any similar work for which you are reasonably qualified and you are not doing any other job for payment or reward.
Loss of Income You are employed and your employment ends because of circumstances entirely beyond your control. Your unemployment, for the purposes of this Loan Protection Insurance, starts on the day you are either given your formal written redundancy notice by your employer, the end date of your fixed-term contract or the final day of trading if your employer stops trading.
Exclusion period This Loan Protection Insurance will not pay any unemployment benefit if you are notified of unemployment within the initial 120--days exclusion period even though your unemployment may not take place until after this period.
End date of coverage Your Loan Protection Insurance coverage will cease when you either: a) die or are diagnosed with a critical illness
b) retire from work or reach age 80;
c) stop living in the US
d) cancel or have made the final repayment of your loan, loan maturity date.
Waiting period The 30 days during which you will need to be continuously unemployed or disabled before we start paying your monthly loan re-payments.
Loan Protection Insurance - Paying claims
A. Life benefit
In the event that you pass away we will pay your lender the amount you still owe under the loan agreement at the date of your death (except any payments that you have missed). We will only pay one life benefit. If you gave your broker the wrong age when this certificate began, we may reduce the sum assured to an amount, which would have applied to your real age. If a claim is made under this section, we will deduct from the claim the balance of any premium still owed to us.

B. Critical Illness benefit
If you are diagnosed after the Loan Protection Insurance start date as having one of the specified critical illnesses and survive for at least 28 days after you are diagnosed, we will pay your lender the amount you still owe under the loan agreement at the date of your diagnosis (except any payments that you have missed). You can only claim benefit for one of the specified critical illnesses throughout the life of your certificate of insurance. If you make a claim under this section, we will deduct the balance of any premium you still owe us from your claim.
C. Disability benefit
If you are in continuous employment and become disabled during the period of Loan Protection Insurance for longer than the waiting period we will pay one thirtieth of the monthly benefit for each day you remain continuously disabled beyond the waiting period. The Loan Protection Insurance benefit will be paid monthly in arrears for up to your chosen maximum benefit period. We will continue to pay your lender until:
a) The last day of your disability;
b) the date you stop providing proof that you are still disabled; or
c) we have made the maximum number of monthly benefit payments we allow in the benefit period;
d) the end date shown on your certificate of insurance or you stop paying your monthly premium whichever is earlier.

If you claim under this section, we may deduct the balance of any premium you still owe us from your claim.
D. Unemployment benefit
If you are in continuous employment and become unemployed during the period of Loan Protection Insurance for longer than the waiting period we will pay one thirtieth of the monthly benefit for each day you remain continuously unemployed beyond the waiting period. The Loan Protection Insurance benefit will be paid monthly in arrears for up to your chosen maximum benefit period. We may ask you to see one of our appointed consultants to help you look for permanent work. We will continue to pay your lender until:
a) The last day of your unemployment;
b) the date you stop providing proof that you are still unemployed
c) the end date shown on your certificate of insurance or you stop paying your monthly premium whichever is earlier.
If you claim under this section, we may deduct the balance of any premium you still owe us from your claim.

Loan Protection Insurance - General conditions: This Loan Protection Insurance contract and any endorsements together with the loan agreement and certificate and any written statement or other information you have made make up the contract between yourself and our company. This contract or any of the terms of this contract cannot be changed unless this is done in writing by one or more of our authorized officials. If at the time any condition of this contract becomes invalid, illegal, or cannot be enforced, it will not affect the rest of the contract. All benefits under this Loan Protection Insurance will not be taxed, although this may change in line with any amendments to legislation. If this happens, we will take from any monthly benefit any amounts, which, by law, we have to take. Unless you and we agree otherwise this Loan Protection Insurance will be governed by US law and the American courts will deal with any disputes. Loan Protection Insurance – Fraud: If we discover any fraud or that you have hidden any facts relating to this Loan Protection Insurance, we will end this cover and you must repay us any money we have paid you and you will lose any rights to make a claim under this Loan Protection Insurance.



Loan Protection Insurance - How to claim: You will receive a Loan Protection Insurance claim form (or in the event of your death your representative). You (or your representative) will need to fill this in and return it to us as soon as reasonably
by Beware001 Mon May 09, 2011 7:26 pm
Greetings Sonia
Thank you for your reply concerning this matter , I will feel a lot better once
I receive the refund.

Best Wishes



---- [email protected] wrote:
> To >
> We do apologize for the delay, however, we have submitted your refund and
> everything will be refunded back to you in full within 7 to 14 business
> days.
> This will include the refund of your collateral payment and as well as the
> service cost.
>
> Again, sorry for the delay, but the refund is in process and will be
> returned promptly.
>
> Thank you,
> SONIA
> CUSTOMER SERVICE
>
>
> >
> > I have been very patient with you , I was told by your customer service
> > rep that I would receive a letter from you , saying you were returning the
> > money you have taken from me $1,080.00 plus fees $55.00 total of
> > $1,135.00
> >
> > I called yesterday and was told that you were waiting on the owner to sign
> > it yesterday , I still have nothing from you.
> >
> > I am asking that you give me a call today
> >
> > > >
> >
> > --
> > > >
> >
> > CC: > >
> > ---- [email protected] wrote:
> >> Your message
> >>
> >> To: [email protected]
> >> Subject: Re: LOAN DOCUMENTS/ ATTN Katherine Steele
> >> Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 5:13 pm
> >>
> >> Was displayed on Mon, May 2, 2011 4:00 pm
> >
by Beware001 Mon May 09, 2011 7:29 pm
-- Greetings

To whom this concerns , I have attached the loan docs , that I signed with your
company and I'm forwarding this email to my attorney .

I did exactly as I was told I sent you the money via western union yesterday ,
and the money shows by western union that it was picked up by you.

I did as I was told I called Katherine Steele and gave her the MTCN number , she
told me that she would do a rush on my loan and have the funds in my account by
9am today, I asked her several times , if everything was OK , and she assured me
it was.

Today when I finally reached her I am told by her that they now need me to take
out insurance and that it will cost another $1,060 , however they would pay for
half of it , in no way am I going to fall for such a scam as you are trying to
pull with me .

I Demand that you send the funds I wired to you along with the transfer fee
which was $55.00

Total to be returned $1,135.00

CC:
by Beware001 Mon May 09, 2011 7:32 pm
Dear :

This is in reference to your complaint against Invicta Services Limited. Your complaint was assigned ID # .

Your complaint has been sent to the business for their response. Once they have responded to the BBB, we will contact you again. In the meantime, if you have further communication directly with the business that results in a resolution, please send us a message to let us know.

Sincerely,

Dispute Resolution Services
Mediator
Phone: (212) 358
by Beware001 Mon May 16, 2011 6:57 pm
Mr. ,

At this time, the matter is being looked into. However, since this may be of an
illegal nature and we advise you contact the FTC in conjunction with your
complaint with us. Furthermore, if we do receive contact from the business it
will be forwarded to you via our system online.


Regards,

Dispute Resolution Services | Mediation

Tel: 212.358.2881

Fax: 212.477.4912

Email: [email protected]

www.newyork.bbb.org

Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York

30 East 33rd Street, 12th Floor

New York, NY 10016

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