Thank you everyone for your feedback and time. I will create a process to funnel out these scammers so that this does not happen again. For those that might be feeling they too are in a scam, they will agree on whatever loan amount you need. Ask you to wire a transaction fee (mine was $500) to a loan agent that they have, can provide you with identification if asked (still could be fake/stolen), can't find them on social media or have credibility of friends/colleagues, communication is difficult on the phone, can provide wrong account numbers of individual that is on a real bank spread sheet (had to go to chase to confirm), say that they need $2600.00 (other half they paid) for the bank transfer be completed from the IMF (international money fund). The reason that I fell into this trap was because I wanted immediate cash for down payment to finally buy my first property and I have overlooked the process to screen out these type of people. Even though my loss was small, it was a good learning experience and I will need to meet with private investors in person before it can be considered if we both will be a right fit.
