 Litigating
fraud — especially felony offenses — is a slippery
slope for fraud victims.
But
hang in there. You came to the best place to get help for fraud
victims, especially if you have to be your own attorney.
If
you are one of the fortunate few that can afford an attorney
or found one to take your case pro bono, then congratulations.
In that case, if you seek the fellowship of other victims that
know how you feel, join the support
group.
If,
however, you are like most victims, and have to be your own attorney,
then we have a wealth of resources available to help your through
your journey. The support group is full of people that have been
in your shoes and may be able to help you navigate the court
system.
Options
Small
Claims Court
For
smaller frauds, you can sue the crook in small claims court,
even if you don't know the address of the thief. Use his last
known address.
Most
small claims courts have legal clinics with law students that
help direct you.
Small
claims courts have a set amount that the filer cannot exceed.
Such as in California it is $6,000.
Give
some thought to the amount time, money, and effort you want to
invest in pursuing the crook. It may be worth taking a bit of
a loss to avoid a bigger expense down the road. and the emotional
turmoil of a long trial.
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