What is the name of your state? Alabama
I sold a firearm and accessories to an individual in Pennsylvania. I advertised these items for sale on an internet forum, under the classified section (not ebay, etc.). I completely and accurately described its condition, to the best of my abilities, and sent photos. This individual asked many questions, and then agreed to buy the items.
Upon receipt of a certified check for $500, I had my local FFL dealer send the items to his FFL dealer via insured USPS. My FFL dealer packaged the items to the standard he always used, which was very adequate.
Upon arrival, this individual claims the items were damaged. I advised him to initiate an insurance claim through the USPS. He refused, saying I improperly packaged the items, and it was not USPS's fault.
This individual then started claiming fraud, as he felt the items were not as described, although I have the emails to prove otherwise. He demanded his money back, or he would start making fraud allegations. I refused, and he started calling my employer, the local police department, the sheriff's department, and the district attorney's office. All told him there was no criminal activity on my part, and if he felt it necessary, to pursue civil remedies. All felt he was a nut and smart-aleck, with nothing better to do than to cause me grief.
I reluctant offered to refund his money, minus shipping, once the items were returned in the condition I shipped them in. He stated they are NOT still in that condition. He started demanding more money than he paid, $525, due to his aggravation. However, for $200, he would keep the items and drop the issue.
Are there any possible federal charges?
If he takes this to civil court, which court would have jurisdiction?
Can I file suit against him for harassment, extortion, blackmail, etc.?
I sold a firearm and accessories to an individual in Pennsylvania. I advertised these items for sale on an internet forum, under the classified section (not ebay, etc.). I completely and accurately described its condition, to the best of my abilities, and sent photos. This individual asked many questions, and then agreed to buy the items.
Upon receipt of a certified check for $500, I had my local FFL dealer send the items to his FFL dealer via insured USPS. My FFL dealer packaged the items to the standard he always used, which was very adequate.
Upon arrival, this individual claims the items were damaged. I advised him to initiate an insurance claim through the USPS. He refused, saying I improperly packaged the items, and it was not USPS's fault.
This individual then started claiming fraud, as he felt the items were not as described, although I have the emails to prove otherwise. He demanded his money back, or he would start making fraud allegations. I refused, and he started calling my employer, the local police department, the sheriff's department, and the district attorney's office. All told him there was no criminal activity on my part, and if he felt it necessary, to pursue civil remedies. All felt he was a nut and smart-aleck, with nothing better to do than to cause me grief.
I reluctant offered to refund his money, minus shipping, once the items were returned in the condition I shipped them in. He stated they are NOT still in that condition. He started demanding more money than he paid, $525, due to his aggravation. However, for $200, he would keep the items and drop the issue.
Are there any possible federal charges?
If he takes this to civil court, which court would have jurisdiction?
Can I file suit against him for harassment, extortion, blackmail, etc.?