The Bank involved is HSBC and the A/c holder may have withdrawn and closed his A/c. for sure. Will the Metro Police persue the matter.
Some who benefitted are also in Togo/Ghana.
The FECC does not answer e-mails.
2006-10-23 21:17:07 · 13 answers · asked by ardneham2002 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes get on to the police, they have a special unit which deals with this sort of computer crime. Your friend has the same rights as a resident as far as crime investigation is concerned. The only problem your friend might have is if he or she is illegal.....
2006-10-23 21:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Police may investigate. It depends on where the offence took place. That might be a hard question to answer. Is it where you are when you fall for it, is it where the crook is when they receive the money, or is it where the bank is?
It does not matter which country you come from, if you were visiting the UK and were robbed the Police would still investigate it here.
try going through the bank for help and advice, they would not want to be seen to be assisting the crooks, and they are more likely to answer the phone than the Met Police.
You should not be ashamed if you (or your imaginary friend) fell for the scam.
2006-10-24 05:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by moggle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a "Nigerian 419" scam? (These things come from all over in Africa, and now from London, Amsterdam and other cities as well.) If so, recovery of the money is unlikely, although it sometimes happens if the criminal is still in Europe.
Being a nonresident has nothing to do with whether a complaint will be acted on. Of course if your friend is an asylum seeker or, worse, illegally in the UK he may not be allowed to stay.
I assume you have contacted HSBC.
You haven't given enough details for me to comment further.
2006-10-24 04:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is irrespective of location first of all contact the bank. Theyt will certainly hold further interest charges. Then contact the Police.
Keep hold of all messages.
Feeze the account and have the bank start a new one.
2006-10-29 05:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by FlyingPm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to take this up with the bank and report it to the police as we have only vague knowledge you have given this is definatly the best course of action.the police far reach overseas and theyll sort it.
2006-10-29 09:11:57 · answer #5 · answered by tonyinspain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never ever fall for - here's something for nothing -
If it's too good to be true it probably is - earn money the hard way - it's the safe way!
2006-10-31 11:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by Knowitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend MUST, repeat MUST report it. Anyone in the UK, whether resident or not, is entitled to police protection and help.
2006-10-24 04:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Let me guess, he fell for a scam from Africa? Well to bad, there is to be learned a lesson, there is no free lunch.
2006-10-24 04:21:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
just report it if he has nothing to hide the law is the law and is there to protect victims in this country it could be you next or me don't let them away with it
2006-10-29 01:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by bobonumpty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no they wont pursue this, she has been scammed by a well known Internet scam and i can't believe she fell for it. the money is lost forever, a hard leson to learn.
2006-10-24 04:29:38 · answer #10 · answered by flibertyjib 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋