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This is the reason for my previous post about Paypal and secure transations--looks like I just got ripped off on Audiogon. I sent big $ to the seller (cashier's check) and he has cashed it and vanished--no reply for 2 weeks now. I don't have a phone number but I do have his address (not a PO, a real address) and confirmation from my bank that he cashed the check.Do I contact my local police, his local police (he's in another state), some Federal agency...? Advice from experience especially appreciated.
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That www.fccfbi.gov works. They sent a sheriff out to the crooks house. I got a refund a week later. However, it was a small town.
Jimmy, how long did it take before the Ifccfbi contacted you? I filed a complaint with them a couple of days ago, but havent heard back from them
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Contact his local police. A call or visit from his local police usually gets the offender to clean up his act.If that doesn't work, you can try going federal:
http://www.ifccfbi.gov/index.aspIf you sent the cashier's check to the payee's post office box, you can also contact their local post office and report mail fraud. They will provide you information on how to proceed.
Thanks for the link--bookmarked for use.
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
Thanks for the many suggestions; these are much appreciated. Sadly, they may prove necessary.
for obtaining background info, I have had luck with thishttp://www.intelius.com
Sorry to hear about what happened. I am going through almost the exact same thing right now. Maybe we can help each other out. Email me outside of the Asylum at rubynanners@hotmail.com, and we can talk about it more if you like. I would like to know what steps work, and what dont. Also what insurance will cover a certified cashiers check? thanks
I forgot to ask. Has anyone been through a situation like this where they paid with a cashiers check, and was ripped off, and in the end recieved their money back? What were the steps they took? How long did it take to get your money back? My situation is almost identical to Biencfg. I need some help, thanks
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