Advance America
Coverage of Advance America in the Nexus archive.
- Clinton Township man pleads ‘no contest’ to 3 armed robberies at Wendy’s, nail salon and business
A Clinton Township man named Anthony Patterson pleaded no contest to charges following three separate armed robberies in Macomb County in December 2025. These incidents occurred at a Wendy’s restaurant and two other businesses—Starlight Nails and Advance America—where he was accused of robbing employees, customers, and taking money from cash drawers.
- Beware of Advance America Scams
A user applied for a loan via Advance America's online platform but encountered issues connecting their bank account through Plaid. Later, they received a suspicious call from someone claiming to represent Advance America, who requested personal financial information and a $500 CashApp payment for 'loan insurance.' The user terminated the call after discovering similar scam reports on Reddit.