In the digital age, tracking scammers is almost impossible. Therefore, preserving any information will be a plus for the investigation and increase the chances of bringing criminals to justice. Saving messages and phone numbers is never excessive caution.
Fraud is often disguised as a civil transaction, which makes it difficult to register a criminal case and have it brought to court. This is the essence of this type of theft — to make the victim "voluntarily" transfer their property.
How do they do it?
The tricks vary: from greed to pity. Scammers play on our emotions and don’t hesitate to collect money for treatment of seriously ill children.
What should you do if you encounter such a situation? There is only one answer — contact specialists to protect your rights.
A property price below market value is not a reason to celebrate, but rather a reason to be cautious. Any transaction made for an illegal purpose is invalid and results in the return of the property you thought you had bought so cheaply. To be recognized as a bona fide purchaser, you’ll have to fight hard in court.
Avoid informal conversations with law enforcement officers. Only state the facts of the case under an official protocol, in response to a formal summons, to an authorized officer (investigator or inquirer). Clarify your status in the case and invite your lawyer.
Remember, no one is required to testify against themselves or their close relatives. At the end of the interrogation, demand the protocol, review its contents, and only sign it if you agree with it and there are no objections from your lawyer.
Demand the return of your money, but within the law.
If you find yourself in a similar situation — where a familiar person has lured you into a "gray" scheme and refuses to return your money — do not take the risk of "forcing" them to return it, either personally or through others.
Such zealous protection of your rights could be qualified as self-justice, or even extortion (especially if you are tempted to "demand" compensation for "moral" damages), which could land you in a criminal case yourself. Instead, focus your efforts on assisting law enforcement in identifying the individual and other persons involved.
Save this post for yourself and your loved ones, set aside unnecessary emotions, act strictly within the law, and remember — a "cool" head is a barrier against scammers.
Fraud is often disguised as a civil transaction, which makes it difficult to register a criminal case and have it brought to court. This is the essence of this type of theft — to make the victim "voluntarily" transfer their property.
How do they do it?
The tricks vary: from greed to pity. Scammers play on our emotions and don’t hesitate to collect money for treatment of seriously ill children.
What should you do if you encounter such a situation? There is only one answer — contact specialists to protect your rights.
A property price below market value is not a reason to celebrate, but rather a reason to be cautious. Any transaction made for an illegal purpose is invalid and results in the return of the property you thought you had bought so cheaply. To be recognized as a bona fide purchaser, you’ll have to fight hard in court.
Avoid informal conversations with law enforcement officers. Only state the facts of the case under an official protocol, in response to a formal summons, to an authorized officer (investigator or inquirer). Clarify your status in the case and invite your lawyer.
Remember, no one is required to testify against themselves or their close relatives. At the end of the interrogation, demand the protocol, review its contents, and only sign it if you agree with it and there are no objections from your lawyer.
Demand the return of your money, but within the law.
If you find yourself in a similar situation — where a familiar person has lured you into a "gray" scheme and refuses to return your money — do not take the risk of "forcing" them to return it, either personally or through others.
Such zealous protection of your rights could be qualified as self-justice, or even extortion (especially if you are tempted to "demand" compensation for "moral" damages), which could land you in a criminal case yourself. Instead, focus your efforts on assisting law enforcement in identifying the individual and other persons involved.
Save this post for yourself and your loved ones, set aside unnecessary emotions, act strictly within the law, and remember — a "cool" head is a barrier against scammers.