How can I get him to pay? He's a grifter and con man and has done this to others.
2007-09-26 05:42:43 · 18 answers · asked by Kim T 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Take him to court and also have him cover the court fee's including your lawyer. You need solid proof before you do this though or else you stand the chance of loosing and being out even more money with all the fee's included in going to court.
Most lawyers offer a free consultation. Go and talk to them and bring with you what proof you have and see if you stand a chance.
2007-09-26 05:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming that he made charges on your credit card. Did he steal the credit card and/or use it fraudulently or did you allow him access? Could make the difference.
Assuming you let him used your credit:
Even if you sue him, you need to consider that if this guys makes a living by conning other people, then he probably doesn't have any assets of his own. What are you going to sue him for? Even if the court did grant you a judgment, does he have anything to collect the judgment against? I'm thinking that he probably doesn't. You may never collect on the judgment and still have to pay an attorney legal fees. Try to get a free consultation with an attorney to see if he/she can help you. Just keep in mind that whether you receive a judgment or not, you may have to learn a hard lesson and take a loss on this one.
But, if he actually stole your credit card and/or money and used it without your permission then that's a crime and you should report it to the police or sheriff's office. Still, if he has nothing to collect on, you won't get your money back but he'd spend some time jail.
2007-09-26 13:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only recourse that you have is to sue him. If he received the money in a con that he did on you contact the district attorney. If the district attorney does not want to take the case the only other thing that you can do is sue him in small claims court. Small claims court have max. limits that they allow you to sue for. You will have to check your state to see what their limits are. If the money is spread out on different credit cards or for different items I suggest that you file a case for each item or each card in order to recoup the most money. If you put all of the money into one case you will only get the state max. No matter what. So if your state max. is only $5000. that will be all that the court can order him to pay, If you spread it out into 3 cases you can receive the 15,000. Good luck to you
2007-09-26 12:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by D and G Gifts Etc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your only recourse is to take him to court. Since it's over $5,000 then you won't be able to sue him in small claims court. go down to the courthouse and speak to the Clerk of Courts and find out which court you'd be able to sue in order to recoup $15,000 and hope that he shows up.
My advice never co-sign for friends, family and boyfriends, never let your boyfriends use your credit card or even get them a joint credit card.
If you owe this money and you can't pay it or recoup it from him your only other recourse is to file bankruptcy and throw it in the bankruptcy. I had to do that when my ex failed to pay for the truck I co-signed on and the bank came after me for the full amount. I also had to throw in the credit cards he was a joint card holder on that he had run up the bill.
Good luck
2007-09-26 12:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by Weimaraner Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way would be to take his butt to court. Make sure you have plenty of proof. You may not get anything back though. Consider it a hard lesson learned and don't "lend" anyone any more money.
2007-09-26 12:47:09 · answer #5 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount is too large for most small claims courts. You will need a lawyer to sue him for the money.
2007-09-26 12:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by libaki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to Small Claims Court. Have all your information with you for the judge to look over.
2007-09-26 12:47:07 · answer #7 · answered by Fred F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the money was taken by him without a contract to repayment he would just come back and say its a gift. If you don't have contract about repayment of the money with a signature and date of repayment you are out 15K. Sorry learn from your mistakes.
2007-09-26 14:09:53 · answer #8 · answered by mophead1985 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could take him to small claims court, you have evidence, and others to corobarate youre claim, but that may not be enough to get the money out of him, all he has to do is file bankruptcy to avoid paying.
2007-09-26 13:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by ♫jmann♫ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like a case for the PEOPLES COURT, too bad wapner is not around anymore...first off youll have to prove that the money wasnt given as a gift
2007-09-26 12:50:35 · answer #10 · answered by Mark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋