And I didn't know it until the detective showed up at my house today because the bank filed a police report. What should I do now? I am 6 months pregnant and have a small child, I didn't know they were fake... Someone sent them to me from Craig's List and I have some emails to prove it.
Am I going to have to go to jail? I have no record at all, and this was a huge mistake! Will I be okay if I pay the money back to the bank or is it too late since they called the police?
Please help!!
2007-09-14 05:09:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Wow...lots of questions to answer!
First answer: Judges don't like to put people in jail especially if they owe resitution to a victim. By putting them in jail...they don't work...they don't get paid...they don't pay restitution.
Second answer: Paying back the amount owed to the bank is a "gimme" because thats going to be ordered by the court. The problem is when to pay it back!
My strongest suggestion is you contact a local attorney who can represent you and your case. The attorney will certainly be able to make it clear to the prosecuting attorney that this was an unintentional act on your part and work out a way to make restitution.
I would be sure to save all documents from the transaction to show your version of events is factual.
If you have further questions, feel free to email me directly.
Best wishes.
2007-09-14 05:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Print off the emails and go to meet with your personal banker or the branch manager of your bank and see about making a payment arrangement to repay the bank in full and they will likely drop the charges. You will likely have to enter into a written agreement, which you need to stick to or it usually nullifies it and they could again seek criminal charges.
Once a repayment agreement is in place, contact the police about filing charges against the party that scammed you with the false money orders (especially if it was for payment for something) and/or filing suit in Small Claims Court.
2007-09-14 05:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, a friend of mine went through this as well. You have to give the bank back the money. I know it wasn't your fault and you were scammed but you cashed them so you have to reimburse the bank for the full amount of the money orders.
I don't think you will go to jail if you can prove that someone else sent them to you, but you will be responsible for the monetary amount. Make sure you keep copies of your proof if you give it to the detective or the bank or anyone else. Always keep copies just in case.
Good luck! And sorry you were scammed, please be careful.
2007-09-14 05:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by Hotsauce 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do the crime if you can't do the time!!!
My guess is you need to get a lawyer (criminal) and be ready. If you pay the money back and help the cops you stand a good chance of staying home.
2007-09-14 05:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are well advised to get an attorney NOW!
And you should also contact craigslist, telling them of the scam. You (or your attorney) should also ask craigslist if there is any method of tracking the person who placed the ad.
This is a common scam of late (often involving African countries).
2007-09-14 05:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i have a friend who did the same thing. if you give the cops everything they need email addresses and promise to pay the bank back. they may dismiss the charges. but it could not help to get a lawyer.
2007-09-14 05:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by Jeffery L 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in case you probably did no longer be conscious of it replaced into counterfeit, your are in charge for paying back the financial company should you have the money or quantity deposited interior the financial company. you will additionally maximum probably be hit with a $20 (or in spite of quantity) penalty by way of the financial company.
2016-12-13 09:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋