I paid £300 pounds as a refundable security deposit for a job. As I was unable to join in that job I asked the employer to give me back money. He gave me an account payee cheque which was rejected, the reason written was "refer to the account onwer". He again gave me another cheque which was rejected by the reason "account has closed" . I tried to contact the person and he is playing some game, he is not attending my calls and whenever I go to his shop to see him, the staff says that he is not there. Its been 1 month since I am struggling with this.What I could do legally to get my money back. I have the bank letters mentioning the cheque dissaproval and the 2nd cheque with me. I am an international student in UK.
2007-02-21 03:28:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
If you do not have a lot of money, go directly to the local Citizens Advice Bureau NOW.
2007-02-21 03:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The police are not likely to be interested and will say that it is a civil matter I fear. Sue in small claims court though you will need to be able to provide details of his whereabouts and addresses etc. You can also check whether he has other judgements against him. If he has it may well be that the court will find in your favour but that he will not pay. You can then ask the court to enforce the judgement and they will possibly send in the bailiffs. If they cannot find him or he denies having any assets there will be little more you can do
2007-02-21 03:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by Davy B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Issueing a false financial payment is a felony in the USA. I suspect you need to contact a barrister or attorney or await better info from a UK resident. In the USA we have elected prosecuters for criminal offenses. If that is the case in the UK contact that person...should be free of charge to you. If indeed its a crime in the UK you should mail him a letter telling him you intend to contact an attorney.
2007-02-21 03:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by Capt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may have been a 'scam' from start to finish - there are a lot of con-merchants and criminals who are only to willing to 'refund your deposit' for something they say they can do for you - right up to the point when they do a runner ...
If you have real names and real home addresses, go to the Small Claims Court ...
2007-02-21 03:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by Steve B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could possibly file a claim in the small claims court (costs for claims upto £300 = £30). You can start off the proceedure online @ https://www.moneyclaim.gov.uk/csmco2/index.jsp
2007-02-21 03:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to charge people for getting them a job in the UK, whatever fancy name the payment is dressed up as. NEVER, EVER do that again! Go to the Police.
2007-02-21 03:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why did you pay him in the first place never heard of that. If you have it in writing that it was refundable you can claim it back tell him you intend to seek advise and intend to get your money back.
2007-02-21 03:34:18 · answer #7 · answered by cookie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
small claims court. will cost you about £30.
2007-02-21 03:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by alatoruk 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
talk to a lawyer or take him to quart this is big they basically stole that money from u
2007-02-21 03:33:31 · answer #9 · answered by Mia J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the police, he's effectively stolen your money
2007-02-21 03:31:48 · answer #10 · answered by agius1520 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋