Hi. I’m struggling badly. I’m currently unemployed and facing eviction. I owe several months of back rent and am trying to pay it off so I can stay housed. Can you please help? It would truly mean the world, I have nowhere else to turn.

Note from Miiriya: (Miiriya has verified the police report)

I know I am going to get an earful, but mistakes happen, and I would like for those who don’t understand to refrain from saying negative things. However, I want to make sure no one else becomes a victim of fraudulent people who claim to be business owners who take care of those in debt. This guy named Donavon Valentine claimed to be a debt consolidation worker who helps with bills, but come to find out, he was a scammer taking people’s money.

$900 was taken from me. I’ve reached out to this gentlemen regarding my money, only for him to give broken promises that he would return my money to me. I’ve reported this to the police, even tried getting an attorney on it. Still, no money has been given back to me.

I am a single mother of two (6yr old and 12 yr old) and it’s been a challenge trying to make ends meets since losing my funds. I’ve fallen behind on rent, my car note, which caused me go into a deep depression, beating myself up because of this dumb mistake I’ve made and not asking all the right questions before handing so much money over.

If you all could be a blessing, I would greatly appreciate any help that’s given to me.