Thank you Esther!

Try this page:

US Federal Government Business Assistance (Grants, Loans) Benefiting Women And Minority Owned Business

Here is the link (via Elaine of TSA):

The Leary Firefighters Foundation

From CNN:

"Russert was born in 1950 in Buffalo, New York, the son of Timothy John Russert Sr. -- a newspaper truck driver and sanitation worker... and Elizabeth Russert, a homemaker."

Here is what their current "Refer a Friend" page says:

MoneyExchange plays well with others.
You shouldn’t keep a service as great as MoneyExchange all to yourself. Besides, the more friends, family, and contacts with MoneyExchange accounts, the easier it is to send and receive money. We’ll even help you invite them and you might qualify for a $10 referral bonus* for each friend that opens an account!. After all, any friend of yours is a friend of ours, and we want to help them sign up for Money Exchange.

Introduce your friends to MoneyExchange.
Once you’ve created your own MoneyExchange account, we’ll help you refer  your friends, family, and acquaintances. It’s easy. All you need is their email address. It’s FREE to send and receive money between MoneyExchange accountholders, so round up your address book and start with the “A”s. Or, just send them money or request money from them, and if they don’t already have and account, they can open one, and you might qualify for a $10 referral bonus!.*

The company itself is legit... just take a look at the Board of Directors.

Michael... posting multiple times the same text looks like spamming. Stop doing this if you don't want to be removed from Aidpage.

Thank you for your wonderful post!

Posts like yours confirm my belief that we need to spend less time "consuming" stuff produced by professional writers (for radio, TV, newspapers, etc.)... and start listening more to each other.

Diamond77,

Many people feel exactly the same way you feel. That's probably not a big consolation but at least you should know that you are not alone.

Aidpage is totally informal... and it serves mostly as a place to speak out about your problems... have other people hear you... and eventually get some response.

Your chances of getting some replies depend very much on your own level of activity on Aidpage. You should visit other people's pages more often (they'll see you as a visitor)... post comments, etc... As we say, to get some attention, you should first pay some attention.

Good luck!

Here is the latest scam loan offer:
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We are Steven loan firms is currently offering out loan to customers at a low interest rate of 3%.This is an opportunity you can't afford to miss. Loan amounts available: $2,000.00 to $900,000.00 .
 
My Name is Mr Steven Collier from ltaly.

Contact information
Email: [removed]
Name: Mr Steven

Information Needed
Full Name:
Contact Address:
Country and State:
City:
Nationality:

Loan Finance:
Loan Duration:
Marital Staturs:
Monthly Income:
Contact phone :
Zip Code:

We wish to assist you with a loan in the nearest feature.

Kinds Regards,
Mr. Steven Collier,
Collier Loans/CEO.

Classic scam!!!
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Dear Customer,

Our Head Office is now interested in your loan transfer.I want to let you know some thing about myself,i am a man of  God(Reverend) and i do not partake in any illegal transactions, because it is against my religion.

I am out for the truth.I have made sure that your loan has been approved by the Board of Trustee from our Head Office in The united Kingdom.Below is the account where you are to transfer the fee into:

Gideon Mbanu
Lioyds Tsb Bank
Account Number: [removed]
Sort code: 777216
Swift code: loydgb21e95
Iban: gb79loyd77721681670760
Address: 27 west gate, peterborough.pe1 1yh, UK 

As soon as you are done with the payment and i have receive a confirmation from our head office in United Kingdom i will not hesistate to transfer your loan.Hope to hear from you,so that we can come to the end of this transaction soonest.

God Bless You

Rev Dan Brown
General Consultant
Classic Trust Loan Firm

Latest Scam Loan Offer:
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Congratulations on your Pre-Approval!     

Give me a call my name is Carol Blair at [removed]

We are pleased to inform you that your recent request for a loan has been Pre-Approved! At [removed] we ensure full satisfaction and comfort to our clients. From low interest rates to small monthly payments, we achieve high recognition from out neighboring competitors.

You can visit us at our website [removed] to learn more information about our services. Please contact us by Phone [removed] or fax [removed]. Do not hesitate to also correspond with me through email address [removed].

Thank You,

Financial Advisor

Carol Blair

Hi River311, 

There are 3 sections in "My messages".

When you browse Aidpage, there is a counter in your header showing a number of unread messages. This counter shows the number of messages that are directed to you and need your attention and reply. These messages are displayed in the first section on the "My message" page. They can be:

• a private one-to-one message to you
• a comment on a page that you created
• a direct reply to a comment you left on any other page.

About each of these messages (in the first section), you are getting an email alert with a subject line similar to this one: You have a new message on Aidpage from John!

Now, you are also getting periodic email notifications (about once a day) with a subject line like this: 3 items since May 1, 2008 in "My messages" on Aidpage! These emails are like a digest telling you about all the messages and posts for the period - including those that are displayed in the second and third sections of "My messages"... So, the number you see in the subject line of this email digest reflects the total of posts (from all the three sections).

The posts listed in the second and the third sections are not necessarily messages directed to you - they are shown there so that you stay informed about the activity on pages under your control (second section) and on pages that may be of interest to you (third section).

We are alawys looking for ways to make things easier and I'm sure that we'll make My messages easier to use. It is only a question of time.

Hi Stardust, 

I apologize for the delayed answer. 

There are 3 sections in "My messages".

When you browse Aidpage, there is a counter in your header showing a number of unread messages. This counter shows the number of messages that are directed to you and need your attention and reply. These messages are displayed in the first section on the "My message" page. They can be:

• a private one-to-one message to you (like this one now)
• a comment on a page that you created
• a direct reply to a comment you left on any other page.

About each of these messages (in the first section), you are getting an email alert with a subject line similar to this one: You have a new message on Aidpage from John!

Now, you are also getting periodic email notifications (about once a day) with a subject line like this: 3 items since May 1, 2008 in "My messages" on Aidpage! These emails are like a digest telling you about all the messages and posts for the period - including those that are displayed in the second and third sections of "My messages"... So, the number you see in the subject line of this email digest reflects the total of posts (from all the three sections).

The posts listed in the second and the third sections are not necessarily messages directed to you - they are shown there so that you stay informed about the activity on pages under your control (second section) and on pages that may be of interest to you (third section).

We are alawys looking for ways to make things easier and I'm sure that we'll make "My messages" easier to use. It is only a question of time.

Thank you for being an Aidmate!

Emil

Today's fraud example:
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"Lets Work Together

Jack Travel and Tours Limited, An Asian Based Multinational
 Company seeking the service of a liaison officer who would act as a medium of
 reaching our customers abroad. Your Job is to receive check payment on
 our behalf and settle our clients with the payment.
 If you choose to work with us, you do not need to quit your present
 job, or have problems with your employers as this is on a part time
basis. An agent commission would be paid to you on a weekly basis.

WHENEVER YOU RECEIVE PAYMENT YOU WILL GET 10% ON EACH. IF YOU GET PAYMENT OF $3500 YOU WILL GET $350 FROM THAT AND GET THE 90% TO THE COMPANY.

 Kindly reply so that i can provide you with more details.

KINDLY INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE BY FILLING THE BELOW FORM SO THAT WE CAN SEND YOU THE CHECK FOR IMMEDIATE PROGRESS. KINDLY SEND US:
 ============================== ===========================
 1. YOUR NAME:
 2. YOUR FULL ADDRESS (WHERE TO SEND THE CHECK TO)
 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER
 4. PRESENT OCCUPATION
 5. POSITION HELD
 ============================== ===========================
GOD BLESS YOU/Jack Owen

Name: Jack Owen
Position: Payment Officer
Email: [removed]
Time 24Hrs Daily"

How do you go to this page... is it on Aidpage? Can you post here a link to the page (if it is not private page, of course)?

Here is the correct web address (click on the link below):

Safety Net Dental Clinics in North Carolina

And here is a bit more info:

Help with Paying for Dental Care

Finding dental care can be very difficult for many low income people. NC Medicaid and NC Health Choice for Children are programs that can help to cover dental expenses for people who qualify. To find out if you or your children qualify for one of these programs, contact your County Department of Social Services. You also may visit the NC Division of Medical Assistance web site or contact the DHHS Care-Line at 1-800-662-7030. Staff at this hotline also can help you find a dentist who accepts patients covered by Medicaid or Health Choice.

Aha... I thought it was a fraudster on Aidpage... :)

What is the Aidpage nickname of this person?

How did she contact you - through private messages here on Aidpage... or through email... or how?

Today, we (the Aidpage Team) introduced some pretty significant upgrades in the Aidpage navigation and interface.

Please, if you feel like spending a moment to share your sheer joy or deep frustration with the way Aidpage works - here is the place (see the comments box below)... and now is the time (now is whenever you read this message)... :)

The Aidpage Team

Lisa... now is the moment to stop smoking.

I stopped when I was seven... really... :)

I friend of mine and I started "smoking" (not really inhaling) at about 5 or 6 years of age. Somebody saw us... parents and teachers were all over us. We, totally on our own, drew some blood from our fingers and wrote on a piece of paper: "I will never smoke again." End of story - I never smoked again in my life... except, later in high school, just to teach some of my classmates... :)

Lisa... don't go fast with the conclusions (or fears) of what this spot might be... There is no good in fearing something before it really happens. Let's hope that the thing will not be something bad.

You should probably spend time on the Internet learning as much as you can about whatever you hear from your doctor - so that you can be an "educated" patient. You know how to use the Internet. That's important.

Emil

Why would they want you to pay $3,300 upfront... Doesn't make sense to me. Check carefully who these guys are!

It seems that you are trying to post pictures from your AOL account. 

Try with pictures from your computer. Do exactly as you did when you uploaded your current picture.

Click on the link below and then scroll down the page to see the links by state:

Micro-Loans - US Government - Small Business Administration (SBA)

Thank you Rachel!

Here is one more fraudulent lender:

"UNIVERSAL GLOBAL FUNDING WORLD WIDE LENDER APPLY NOW
UNIVERSAL GLOBAL FUNDING. (WORLDWIDE PRIVATE LENDER)
Mr.pollhook. Loan Broker, UNIVERSAL GLOBAL FUNDING.

I am Mr pollhook,I am a private Loan lender,i offer Loans to
individuals, Firms and corperate bodies at 2.5% interest rate, loan
terms determinant.
Loan for developing businesses a competitive edge.
I offer the following kinds of loans
* Personal Loans (Secure and Unsecured)
* Business Loans (Secure and Unsecured)
* Undergraduate Loans
* Graduate Loans
* MBA Education Loans
* Medical Education Loans
* Legal Education Loans
* Study Abroad Loans
* Consolidation Loan
* Combination Loan
Collateral And Non- Collateral Loans
Loans For Your Business Startup: Loans for Everyone, I offer loans
between an amount ranging from £1, 000 to £100,000, 000"

Today's loan fraudster (from Italy)... the same one under 4 different false names:

Cheap and Easy Loans

Hello,
Accept a low rate (3.%) personal loan for your new car, Debt Consolidation, Home improvements, family holiday, marraige purposes you name it and its yours. I offer a quick and free loan information service to fasten the application process.
E-mail me for more informations.

Yours Truly,

====================

We begamina loan company firms is currently offering out loan to customers at a low interest rate of 2%.Per Annum interest rate.
This is an opportunity you can't afford to miss it. we have good reputation in this country here in Italy,   we willing to offer you this loan.
We are one of the best loan company here in Italy,That funding can happen sooner than the expected time depending on the response speed of the clients and provision of the necessary requirements
To contact us :...

====================

This is a great opportunity for people that need loan.
This is a Loan Offer for serious business men and women who seek large or small finance to either establish to expand their business.
 
My name is Mr luciano corroller from Italy, am a private lenders here in Italy. and i offer my clients 3% my per Annum interest rate
clients.   want to assure you that i am a certified and Registered Money lender in Italy,   i am willing to offer you this loan.

Note: That funding can happen sooner than the expected time depending on the response speed of the clients and provision of the necessary requirements.
contact:...

====================

This is a Loan Offer for serious business men and women who seek large or small finance to either establish to expand their business.
 
My name is Mr steven from steven am a private lenders here in Italy. I want to assure you that i am a certified and Registered Money lender.I have a good reputation in this country here in Italy,   i am willing to offer you this loan.

The APR (Annual Percentage Rate) for the loan is an affordable 3% Per Annum interest rate.

Note: That funding can happen sooner than the expected time depending on the response speed of the clients and provision of the necessary requirements. contact:...

Who doesn't need this... :)

Starting with our current President... :)

Today's bunch of fraudsters:
(thanks to W H O ~ K N E W for discovering a few of them)

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"Attention:

We the management of Mr Peter White. A private Loan lender and a corporate financier for real estate and any kinds of
business financing.We offer Loans to individuals,Firms and other cooperate bodies who are in need of financial help or
assistant at a reduced interest rate.Loan terms determinant,and Capital is based between the range of $1,000 and
above,Loan for developing business a competitive edge/business expansion.
We offer the following loans category:
* Auto Loans
* Payday Loan
* Student Loan
* Mortgage Loan
* Personal Loan
* Business Loan
* Bad credit Loan
* Home equity Loan
* Debt Consolidation Loan"

==============================

"ABOUT US

Live- Media-Finance is a christian leaders financial services which was established in order to help the aim of person's who believe in jesus Christ.
In the 6-2-1989 my firm decided to setup a branch in three countries include Poland, Nigeria and Belgium, in order to help the finacial aid of people.
The year 4-2-1999 and 9-10-2003 my firm was awarded the best lending institution in England.

                         THE LOAN
Live-Media-Finance offers a loan ranging from the minimum amount of England pounds .£4,000 to the maximum of £ 8,000 )pounds.
American dollars $2,000 to the maximum amount of $8,000 000.00 .
Japanese yen(  ¥ 8,000 to the maximum of 10,000.000.00
Indian rupee(??. 10,000 to the maximum of 40,000 000.00
 
The interest rate is fixed at 3%.
 
                       OFFICE DAYS
 
Opening time mondays to fridays.( 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
 Saturday( 9:00 am to 4:00 pm)" 

 

================================
 

"CATHOLIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTE 
                                                       The  soluction gate.......
 
 
catholic lending institute is a group of christian organisation who decided to assist humanity in the area of loan syndications,  We offer a comprehensive assortment of loan programs to meet the various needs of our customers. Let us find the loan that's right for you!
catholic lending institute was established in August 1992by a team of catholic loan   professionals, who came together under the vision of providing more than just loan consultation to their clients, offer our clients the reassurance and support needed throughout the entire loan process, by maintaining a consistent dialog with each client. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, knowledge, dedication and ethical conduct other companies strive to obtain.
As a mortgage broker, we offer the experience and know how necessary to present complete loan applications to various lenders. We have access to a wide variety of loan programs that guarantees the most competitive rates and financing options in order to get approved with the best possible rates.
Our product line includes, but is not limited to, start up Business,construction loan,debt consolidation loan,first time homebuyer programs, home equity lines of credit, adjustable rate mortgages, fixed rate loans, bond programs, jumbo loans, and sub-prime loans.
We are committed to helping our clients at every stage of the loan process and are highly dedicated to promoting homeownership in all communities.
if you are interested in our services do contact us now.
 
God bless you all....
 
Rev fr louis carter
(MD) cathoilc Financial Incorporated (CFI)"