Childs paid an 'advance fee' to secure the funding package, but the financing did not appear.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is our old friend the advance fee fraud.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Even if police had the resources to tackle advance-fee fraudsters, they would have to overcome the fact that the victims are nearly always based overseas.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The conspiracy was an 'advance-fee' fraud.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It says that the fraudsters usually approach investors in shares, foreign exchange or contracts for difference but are also involved in advance-fee loan fraud.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Some lenders charge a mortgage advance fee if you need to get hold of your mortgage funds quickly.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It has been re-authorised, but has been forbidden to take any advance fees.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Cash advance fees and interest on credit cards, where customers had to take out emergency money.
The Sun (2012)
It is able to continue to trade, as long as it does not charge advance fees, until a full hearing.