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Need the OT Legal Experts...
Posted on 10/15/14 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 10/15/14 at 1:53 pm
Since the OT has the largest collection of brilliant legal minds in the virtual world, I thought I would come here for sound direction. So I have a guy that ripped me off out of $3600. How he did it is not important…he just did. I contacted the District Attorney’s office who said I should contact the Attorney General’s office with my case to see if they could help. I did that and it appears that they are making some progress. The guy that I have an issue with has sent in a small payment (less than 10%) and says he will continue to make scheduled payments (I haven’t heard the schedule yet). However, I have been working at this for months and to date I have not seen any money (the AG’s office has the first installment still). This guy has a long track record of ripping people off (which I found out after the fact) so I have zero guarantees that the payments will continue. So, my options appear to be:
1) Let it play out and see if he continues to mail in installments until I am paid off (which would be several months).
2) Go to the police, file a report and have him picked up on a felony theft charge.
3) Hire an attorney to see if they can garnish wages, without tax returns, whatever until I am paid off.
Knowing his track record, Option 1 is very risky. The problem with #2 is he could lose his current job thus making him unable to pay me back anything. I was leaning towards option 3, but is it worth hiring an attorney for a $3600 issue? Could I add their legal costs into the settlement thus this crook would end up paying back something closer to $5K? How much would an attorney charge for something like this?
1) Let it play out and see if he continues to mail in installments until I am paid off (which would be several months).
2) Go to the police, file a report and have him picked up on a felony theft charge.
3) Hire an attorney to see if they can garnish wages, without tax returns, whatever until I am paid off.
Knowing his track record, Option 1 is very risky. The problem with #2 is he could lose his current job thus making him unable to pay me back anything. I was leaning towards option 3, but is it worth hiring an attorney for a $3600 issue? Could I add their legal costs into the settlement thus this crook would end up paying back something closer to $5K? How much would an attorney charge for something like this?
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Posted on 10/15/14 at 1:55 pm to Crusty
Need more details about how he obtained the money.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 1:58 pm to KosmoCramer
Yeah, I bet all of the attorneys will line up to tell you how to handle a case where none of the facts are revealed.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 1:59 pm to Crusty
I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice.
I would drop it and chalk it up to life. Then if you get paid it is all bonus. The other options seem pretty shitty.
I would drop it and chalk it up to life. Then if you get paid it is all bonus. The other options seem pretty shitty.
This post was edited on 10/15/14 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 10/15/14 at 1:59 pm to Crusty
the AG is doing it for free? stick with that. You can always sue later. do it pro se if you are afraid of fees.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:04 pm to Artie Rome
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Artie Rome
lulz
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:05 pm to Mung
good luck with garnishing wages unless you birthed his child
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:05 pm to Crusty
Get a lien placed on him.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:06 pm to Artie Rome
That's not really an option for me. If nothing else, I'll file the police report and have him picked up. No sense in letting him continue to rip people off.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:08 pm to Crusty
small claims
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:09 pm to Crusty
quote:
That's not really an option for me. If nothing else, I'll file the police report and have him picked up. No sense in letting him continue to rip people off.
See, without details how can anyone comment? If I "loaned" a buddy some cash then I would do what I recommended. If some dick-face Italian was swindling people and had the means to pay them back or take me fishing in Dulac...I might suggest one of the alternatives.
This post was edited on 10/15/14 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:13 pm to Artie Rome
Report him to the cops. Keep after them to arrest him. Don't let it go.
Forget about reclaiming your money.
Or hire a PI and prove he has disposable funds, then take him to small claims court.
Forget about reclaiming your money.
Or hire a PI and prove he has disposable funds, then take him to small claims court.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:19 pm to Artie Rome
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Artie Rome
I gave him $3600 to do a job. He took my money (deposit) and didn't do any work at all. That was several months ago. I don't think he has a boat to take me fishing...but I'll ask the AG's office to ask him.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:22 pm to Crusty
Could have a problem collecting if the guy files for bankruptcy ...
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:24 pm to ChrisN
Not sure of the details but you could potentially put a lien on any personal property the guy owns and if he ever tries to sell ... you could collect at that point ... Sounds like the guy could have a long list of people he owns money to and you could never see it again
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:25 pm to ChrisN
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ChrisN
1L? Loyola or Southern?
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:26 pm to Artie Rome
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If some dick-face Italian was swindling people and had the means to pay them back or take me fishing in Dulac...I might suggest one of the alternatives.
there's a slight chance I have an opening since your red-faced wagon riding Irish buddy bailed.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:33 pm to Artie Rome
quote:
1L? Loyola or Southern?
hahaha no 1L ... "Lernd dat frum da streetz"
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:34 pm to Motorboat
I was just talking in hypothets. The wife is out of town this weekend...but I can just bring the boys.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:35 pm to Crusty
quote:Generally speaking, if you accept a partial payment the criminal aspect is removed and it becomes civil only. He's setting you up again.
The guy that I have an issue with has sent in a small payment (less than 10%) and says he will continue to make scheduled payments (I haven’t heard the schedule yet).
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