Peter –
Victim Location 90001
Total money lost $10,000
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Relative applied for a loan.
Primary means of communication was via e-mail.
Company name was internet searchable, however I was skeptical because they required fees prior to processing the loan funds.
Financing group claimed to be from California. Loan recipient resides in South Africa, so it was easily believed to have different regulations to the native country of the recipient.
Still awaiting the funds. Company promises recipient to expect the funds afternoon (8 December 2017) South African time.