willpower102
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What is the name of your state? TN
The state the criminal is in is AZ
So, i know it was dumb but i deal online a lot and it seemed ok.
I responded to this craigslist add:
Now, tom's freaking out because i have his full name, address, and paypal has all his bank info tied into his ebay account as well. I've got some info for bob, but i would like more. Looking at the craiglist listing, it seems like bob does indeed have the computer, but doesn't feel like shipping it. The pressure is currently on Tom.
What legal action can i pursue?
Can i sue or go to small claims court?
Can paypal's records be subpeoned?
Would this have to take place in AZ or TN and if won could i be reimbursed for travel expenses?
Does fraud fall under federal jurisdiction and what's the penalty?
Do i file this with my local police or with Phoenix police?
Should i waste any more time with background / phone number check sites like intellius?
Should i hire a private investigator to find out more? (in case the police drag their ass)
thank you for your time and i will check this regularly as things unfold.
I forgot to mention that it's more a matter of principle i'm concerned with and i'm willing to spend as much money as it takes.
The state the criminal is in is AZ
So, i know it was dumb but i deal online a lot and it seemed ok.
I responded to this craigslist add:
Of course, the phone number he gave me as alternate was cut off, the address he gave me was of someone else. I paid the scammer, (let's call him bob) through paypal to his friend, (let's say Tom). After 3 days of no communication i filed a claim with paypal hoping to catch the money before it left the account. It did freeze tom's paypal account, but not before tom gave bob the money.This tablet pc has a 60gig hard drive, built in bluetooth and wireless, 1.8ghz pent. M technology and 1 gig of ram. There is one problem with it it is missing the "G" and "f6" keys. Also it will need a ac adapter. Right now it is charged but i do not have an adapter for it.MUST SELL TONIGHT CAN MEET YOU WHEREEVER REPLY TO THIS AD WITH YOUR CONTACT #. MAY ACCEPT CASH PLUS TRADE. LET ME KNOW ASAP. THANK YOU
Now, tom's freaking out because i have his full name, address, and paypal has all his bank info tied into his ebay account as well. I've got some info for bob, but i would like more. Looking at the craiglist listing, it seems like bob does indeed have the computer, but doesn't feel like shipping it. The pressure is currently on Tom.
What legal action can i pursue?
Can i sue or go to small claims court?
Can paypal's records be subpeoned?
Would this have to take place in AZ or TN and if won could i be reimbursed for travel expenses?
Does fraud fall under federal jurisdiction and what's the penalty?
Do i file this with my local police or with Phoenix police?
Should i waste any more time with background / phone number check sites like intellius?
Should i hire a private investigator to find out more? (in case the police drag their ass)
thank you for your time and i will check this regularly as things unfold.
I forgot to mention that it's more a matter of principle i'm concerned with and i'm willing to spend as much money as it takes.
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