CHAPTER FIFTY FIVE – FAKE BANK LOANS

"Really?" The voice dropped in careful skepticism. "Because our records show that on March 21st of this year, you were approved for a $75,000 personal line of credit which was promptly withdrawn in cash." "No, no you must have the wrong person. I never applied for any loan like that!" Jasmine's heart started pounding. "I'm looking right at the signed application, ma'am. The phone number, address, employer information - it all matches your identity," the loan manager insisted sternly. "Listen, this has to be some kind of mistake or fraud! Someone stole my personal details..." "Well that's quite the accusation, Ms. Delacroix. I can assure you, we have strict verification protocols before approving any loan candidates." Jasmine was frantic now. "Then it was fraud! Some criminal took my information and applied for that loan - that's the only explanation!" There was a heavy pause on the other end. "...I see. Well, in that case, we'll need to have the authorities investigate this matte