Victim Location 17112
Total money lost $175
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Received text message about being approved for a loan. Called the number (man’s name was Austin) and was told I was approved for $3000. Asked how I wanted the money sent and to take down an approval code and # to proceed. Spoke to another man (James Miller, station 112) who asked for a payment of $175 in iTune gift cards. Purchased 4 cards (3 $50, 1 $25). Provided numbers on back and was given another number to call. Got a "Ryan Gonzalez" who stated I would receive the money through bank to bank transfer but at another fee of $200 via iTunes gift cards. When asked why they won’t allow me to provide my banking info for fees, he stated that was illegal for them to do. Told him I would purchase the cards tomorrow and call back tomorrow.