Might Have Got Scammed...and BS Thread

Burn the witch!

I think it's time to lights some torches and gather some pitchforks

 

I would do this too. If they say they can't help you with a matter like this then I'd be tempted to withdraw everything and close my account(s).

 

Credit unions FTW

 

Not surprised the LE isn't interested, if they handled every internet scam in their jurisdiction they wouldn't have time to do anything with actual crime unfortunately.

Sorry you are high and dry. Does this mean your woman knows what happened now?

 

That's why I would hope the bank would work with you as much as a possible. I know the PD won't do anything here. There's so much shit that goes on they don't even respond to car accidents anymore unless injury is involved, otherwise it's on both parties involved to exchange info and also be on your toes in case one of the involved parties tries to flee the scene

 

I dunno.. I'm not an expert on the subject but a previous poster who said that the guy basically pulled off the perfect scam by using a direct wire of the funds or whateverthefuckitwas seemed to be somewhat aware of how things work.

If that's true and I suspect it could be, then maybe the bank puts out literature warning people that these types of transactions are susceptible to scamming and to be sure you know what you're getting into by finalizing those transactions.

Maybe it's a similar thing (as far as bank policy goes) to someone calling the bank and saying they wired $5000 to Turkey because their nephew was in a Turkish prison, and they said if you paid his bail then he would live to see tomorrow. If I was a bank, I'm not sure I'd say "no problem, here's a check." If they caution direct wire users to be sure their transaction is legitimate then I don't blame them for not handing OP any money to cover his loss. If they don't do that and let anybody send money to anybody without any question or concern, then I'd say that's no way to do business and take my money elsewhere.

 

True, I'd do the same thing. I would assume as a financial institute they can offer advice since they can't tell you what you can and can not do to avoid any liabilities.

 

What do we learn from craigslist posts? Avoid wiring money like western union.
Guess nobody's heard from the Nigerian prince.

 

Maybe it's just me but I've always known that those craigslist type texts are always a scam. Every time I put something up within minutes I get a text saying I don't live in the country but can send you a cashiers check or some other form of payment and have me ship it overseas. I just delete them right away

 

First off if someones first post is to sell something that should be the red flag right there. I would not buy something from anyone on here unless they are a vendor or a long time member who is trusted.

 

Ok folks I've worked at a bank since I was a teenager. I do mortgages now but I started out in the retail banking side of things.

There are very strict laws and regulations on what we are allowed to do and when and what we are allowed to disclose. Giving out a customers information without going through the proper channels (law enforcement requests, subpeonas, ect) not only opens up the institutions to civil and criminal law suits but also the employee can face civil and criminal suits as well that include ridiculous amounts of jail time.

I have been in the position at an institution where could help people but my hands were tied with what I am allowed to say.

Additionally we only have only one side of the story. Scams happen all the time to the bank with people giving up stories to see how much information they can obtain from us. The safest route for your institution is to only disclose information to the proper authorities. That's what you would expect from the people who hold your financial information.

As for banking with a national bank...I would implore you to bank with a local bank or credit union. Often with fees and loans the guidelines are not black and white as they are with big banks.

 

And those rules are federal regulations and not the bank trying to be a prick.

 

I bought my supercharger from a guy with 1 post. I received it with everything he said. There are some legit people out there.

 

^ Trust is earned but you have to start with the first transaction. I will only deal through Paypal regardless of how trustful they are though.

 

Pretty sure this has been covered, but thanks for throwing salt in his wounds.

 

Ya know back in Russia the spetsnaz would train with barbed wire and salt and make you swim in blood. Salt is your friend.

 

Shoulder deep Blood and all the rotten guts from a slaughterhouse...



I'm really surprised the pd wouldn't do anything. It is felony fraud and you have his bank account number and you do have to give out your personal information to make a bank account. Maybe you would have more luck with the PD in his city?

 

Small claims is the way to go at this point, and I would also call the PD in his city. This guy could have some kind of a record already or maybe warrants.

I can tell you that I sued someone recently in small claims and won. He didn't pay right away but I then got a warrant issued when he blew off a payment review hearing. I then contacted his mother (whom he lives with and has always treated me well) asking her help, stating that my only other option is the warrant and I don't want to do that to him or at her home. She is sending me $$ every month that she collects from him. Gonna take time but it's something.

Plus what if this guy, even if he is penniless, comes into some money? Those judgments are good for 20 years in most states so it will still help.

 

Any updates, OP?

 

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