Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

What are the ways in which I can report a scam artist? I gave him a $500 check as a deposit for some work that he never did (he gave me a draft of what he was proposing to do, but said he got another job and would give me a refund). He never gave me a refund, didn't answer my emails or phone calls and says he has no mailing address. What can I do to report him so other people don't suffer from his scams? Is it possible to get my money back without have to go to small claims?


Asked on 12/04/11, 8:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

File a police report and request prosecution. You are not going to get your money back except from him, with either a settlement, a collectable judgment, or court ordered restitution.

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Answered on 12/05/11, 2:19 pm


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