Business ProfileforBlue Global Media
Current Alerts For This Business
On February 3, 2017, BBB requested the business to substantiate, modify or discontinue claims made on the business Facebook page which state:
"We are the source of the best online financial offers, created and optimized in-house to make it easy for consumers to obtain financial services.
Awards
For the second year in a row, Blue Global Media was named to the Inc.500 List of Fastest-Growing Companies as the highest earning Arizona company.
Additionally, we were recognized as:
#218 on Inc. 500
#31 in Advertising & Marketing category
#1 fastest growing private Advertising & Marketing company.”
According to the BBB Code of Advertising 28, "Superlative statements in advertisements about the tangible qualities and performance values of a product or service are objective claims for which the advertiser must possess substantiation as they can be based upon accepted standards or tests. As statements of fact, such claims, like “#1 in new car sales in the city,” can be proved or disproved."
Upon contact regarding advertising concerns, the business did not respond to BBB.
Additional business information
BBB has received information this business may: requests consumers to pay an upfront-fee for lending services via money exchange platforms such as MoneyGram or Western Union; demands payment for loans that consumers never received or agreed to; or demands payment for loans that have already been paid in full.
BBB contacted Blue Global Media regarding unfair business practice concerns, requested documentation providing detail of the business lead generation process and a response as to why the business requests consumers to purchase various money cards or use money exchange platforms such as MoneyGram or Western Union to receive loans. The business did not respond.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides consumers with tips regarding advance-fee loans, advising consumers to be cautious of:
•“A lender who isn’t interested in your credit history.
•Fees that aren't disclosed clearly or prominently.
•A loan that is offered by phone.
•A lender who uses a copy-cat or wanna-be name.
•A lender who is not registered in your state.
•A lender who asks you to wire money or pay an individual.”
If you wish to receive more tips and information regarding advance-fee loans, you may wish to contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov or on 877-382-4357.
At-a-glance
Overview
Business Details
This is a multi-location business.
- Location of This Business
- 7302 E. Helm Drive #1004, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3185
- BBB File Opened:
- 4/19/2004
- Business Started:
- 4/10/2009
- Type of Entity:
- Sole Proprietorship
- Alternate Business Name
- NetLoan USA
- HelpAdvance c/o Patriot Web Marketing, LLC
- Auto Loans USA
- Business Management
- Mr. Chris K. Kay, CEO
- Contact Information
Principal
- Mr. Chris K. Kay, CEO
Customer Complaints
0 Customer Complaints
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