Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - Lynn

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Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact?

Posted by Lynn (A) on April 6, 2005 at 07:01:21

In Reply to: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? posted by Biencfg on April 5, 2005 at 19:21:52:

I am sorry to hear you may have lost your money.

If big bucks are involved, I would pay a consultation fee with an attorney to understand your options. I would also hire a private detective (or online search firm), to get as much as info from public records and credit reports as possible about this person and his family. Having his phone number, knowing where he/she works, and having the phone numbers of close family and friends could be helpful. Taking both these steps should not cost more than a couple of hundred dollars.

I suspect your local police will not be able to do much. Charging the seller may involve contacting his local prosecuter's office. Consider if you will be willing to travel if there is a trial.

How did you send the cashier's check? If by mail, then postal fraud can be charged and you should talk with the post office.

I would talk with my bank and in rare cases (for instance if the check was stolen) they can reverse the transaction.

Another option is filing in small claims court which is relatively in-expensive. If you can get a settlement, garnishing wages may be an option if you can determine where he/she works.

Lastly, your insurance may cover this loss since your money was stolen.

Again, the first step is to talk with attorney to know what is practical.

Lynn

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Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - Biencfg 19:21:52 04/05/05 (10)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - Jimmy 20:30:53 04/09/05 (2)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - rc 20:37:39 04/09/05 (0)

Opps, Make that.....www.ifccfbi.gov - Jimmy 20:33:54 04/09/05 (0)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - Len_ 08:03:20 04/06/05 (1)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - Biencfg 22:17:16 04/06/05 (0)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - Lynn 07:01:21 04/06/05 (4)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - Biencfg 22:19:21 04/06/05 (3)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - steve6 15:07:46 04/20/05 (0)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - RC 00:01:37 04/09/05 (1)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - RC 00:39:19 04/09/05 (0)

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Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - Lynn 07:01:21 04/06/05 (4)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - Biencfg 22:19:21 04/06/05 (3)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - steve6 15:07:46 04/20/05 (0)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - RC 00:01:37 04/09/05 (1)

Re: Dealing with Audiogon fraud--whom to contact? - RC 00:39:19 04/09/05 (0)

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