BBB: Beware of loan scam, fake lenders asking for gift card payments

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a loan scam involving a company identifying itself as Advance America. According to a news release from the BBB, a consumer was offered a $2,000 loan, but was told to go to Walmart or H-E-B and purchase two gift cards totaling $250 as a condition to receive the loan. [...]