About three weeks ago I helped a very friendly gentleman in Benin. He had lost a relative and needed a co-signer to gain some capital invested in a local bank. To make a long story short, I wired $2300.00 to him and have not heard from him since. I was supposed to recieve a lump sum of cash (Lets just say, a good return) What can I do? What is the longest you have waited to hear anything back? Can the local police here in Ohio get my money back?
Thanks
2007-08-09 10:16:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
sry to hear this....
All spam emails are scams.
my Advice: Don't deal with anyone from a foreign country or Accept checks from strangers and never use wire/bank transfer services.. you risk losing your $$ and your mind.
file a complaint with http://www.ripoffreport.com and http://www.ftc.gov
Remember, if it sounds too good
to be true, it probably is! NEVER give out your personal information to strangers online! Always be on guard.
http://scamalertusa.blogspot.com/
2007-08-09 10:31:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These scams are everywhere, now be on the lookout for someone who will help you get your money back (for a fee)
that is part of the same scam.
You just paid $2300 for an education in easy money.
and why there is no easy money, learn from your mistake.
2007-08-09 17:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by bob shark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It appears that you have lost your money in a scam. You can try the police, but I doubt that they can help. How did the gentleman first contact you?
2007-08-09 17:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by hottotrot1_usa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your so burnt! If you didnt know this person your ******. Sorry to hear that. To answer your question, NO!
2007-08-09 17:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jaysen D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋