CAT: Credit Cards · REPORTED September 14, 2026

IMPOSTER LendingClub scam

A credit cards scam report, targeting a consumer in Canfield, OH, USA - 44406.

Narrative evidence

What happened

Caller stated he was Alan Smith with Lending Club about my loan application. (I did apply for a HELOC with Happen/Lending Club) he then asked for my name, address, phone number, email, SSN and for me to verify my bank’s information. He then said that they would deposit $970 to my account to verify my account and would like for me to return it via bitcoin. I told him that reputable loan officer would ask for a payment in bitcoin and that he and his company were scamming and causing defamation to a real company and stealing my information. He proceeded to send me harassing text messages and threats to have me arrested. I asked him to cease and desist with his calls, texts and threats and that I would be get law enforcement and legal counsel involved if he continued. I have since blocked the number

Community warning

How to protect yourself from credit cards scams

  • Never send money, gift cards or crypto to anyone you have not independently verified.
  • Search the business name, website, email and phone number here before paying.
  • Be wary of urgency, secrecy, upfront fees and “too good to be true” prices.
  • If you have paid, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to dispute the charge.
  • Report to Action Fraud (UK), the FTC (US) or your national authority, and add your occurrence above.

Community comments (0)

Have you dealt with this business? Share what you know to help others.

  • No comments yet. Be the first to add context to this report.

More credit cards scams

View category

Seen something suspicious?

REPORT A SCAM

scam-i.uk

A free, public scam intelligence database. Search, browse and report fraud to protect others.

Disclaimer: scam-i.uk is an informational resource that aggregates and republishes user-submitted and publicly available scam reports. Reports reflect the personal experiences and opinions of the individuals who submitted them and have not been independently verified by scam-i.uk. Inclusion of a business, website, email address, phone number or individual in this database does not constitute an accusation, finding or determination of wrongdoing by scam-i.uk. Nothing on this site is legal, financial or professional advice. If you believe you are the victim of fraud, contact your bank, local police and the relevant national reporting body (e.g. Action Fraud in the UK or the FTC in the US). See our full Disclaimer, Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

© 2026 scam-i.uk · All rights reserved