Hi everyone, I need your help with something.
I’m looking for a retainer for a lawyer in a case. I don’t want to share all the details here, so please message me if you need more info.
I work for the postal service and can pay back 300 every two weeks until I reach 3,000. This will come directly out of my paycheck.
If this sounds good to anyone, please let me know. I’m feeling really stressed right now.
Why not just use that info and pay stubs to get a bank loan? The bank will loan you money and deduct it directly from your income since it goes right to your account.
Hartley said:
Why not just use that info and pay stubs to get a bank loan? The bank will loan you money and deduct it directly from your income since it goes right to your account.
I didn’t know that was possible.
@Mal
Have you tried talking to your bank? You should also talk to your workplace about your situation. They might be able to give you an advance. Otherwise, asking for money here is risky. I once helped someone with a similar story, and after I loaned her money, she just disappeared. It’s strange you’re asking for the same amount of 2500.
@Hartley
The lawyer wants a 5k retainer. I managed to save 2500.
I get it. Anyone can make things up online.
Maybe that lady ended up in jail. Just stressed out right now!
Mal said:
@Hartley
The lawyer wants a 5k retainer. I managed to save 2500.
I get it. Anyone can make things up online.
Maybe that lady ended up in jail. Just stressed out right now!
After I loaned her the 2500, she just ghosted me. You think she went to jail? She claimed it was her sister in trouble, and the lawyer wanted 2500. Now I can’t help but feel like this is the same situation.
@Hartley
Oh, I see what you meant by ghosted. I thought you meant you didn’t know what happened to her.
I didn’t realize she just blocked you. English isn’t my first language, even though I’m American.
Mal said:
@Hartley
The lawyer wants a 5k retainer. I managed to save 2500.
I get it. Anyone can make things up online.
Maybe that lady ended up in jail. Just stressed out right now!
You saved 2500? Really? That seems off. You were asking for 600 to repay last month, yet now you’re borrowing 2500. Something doesn’t add up. Good luck though.
@Hartley
I pulled some from my retirement account.
I have a TSP account that takes part of my paycheck for my pension.
The penalties for early withdrawal are hefty, and I can’t afford to pull the full 5k.
I get that postal norms aren’t known to everyone.
I can set up allotments to be taken out and deposited anywhere tax-free.
There are many resources for postal workers, but I just can’t access 5k right now. This is an emergency and I need a lawyer by Monday.
I’m in a rush and also deal with ADHD. Sorry you’ve been scammed before, I have too.
@Mal
That’s why I suggest working with your bank. People here have had bad experiences. It’s a shame we encounter the wrong ones. I only give loans in bitcoin now. I feel it’s a red flag if someone can’t get the same documents to convince a bank but wants to convince me, a stranger.
@Hartley
My credit is bad because I messed around with credit cards when I was younger. That’s why I’m here, lol.
Thanks for the advice. I’ll give my bank a try, but I’m not too hopeful.