Who Actually Owns SmartAdvances

Searching for the owner of SmartAdvances reveals a fragmented reality. There is not one single "SmartAdvances," but rather a network of entities.

• Who Owns the US Entity?
• Name: Don Begg .
• Location: Claymont, Delaware.
• Nature: Likely a lead aggregator or marketing company.
• Who Owns the African Entity?
• Name: Jovan Pretorius .
• Location: Pretoria, South Africa.
• History: Formerly known as GetBucks . This entity has been operating since ~2011.
• The Danger of Unregistered Apps
• If a loan app does not have a registered company number (like the NCRCP number in SA or a registration number in your state), you are borrowing from a criminal.
• Unregistered apps have been known to use your data for blackmail. They will photoshop your photo into pornographic images or send fake "Wanted" posters to your boss.
• Verdict on SmartAdvances: They do have registration numbers in specific regions . However, you must verify that your specific contract is with that registered entity. If the contract says "John Doe Lending," and the app says "SmartAdvances," that is a scam.