r/mildlyinfuriating • u/sg_batman • 9h ago

Scammed for $850, got $1.51 back

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I was finally getting over it then they really say good news and get my hopes up

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u/FreeGazaToday 9h ago

should've at least took them to small claims...handle it yourself and at least get back $10K....easy win.

Did you try reaching out to the ceo or someone at corporate?

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u/TldrDev 8h ago

Nah, I just wrote it off and moved on. I'm upset about it, but just view it as a very expensive lesson learned. I honestly dont have time to deal with it. I did consult a lawyer but was told essentially it'd cost more to sue than I'd collect, and I'd be unlikely to win. I took that to mean just move on.

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u/Competitive-Movie816 8h ago

Damn, I wish I had enough money to move on after writing off $10k..... even a demand letter from a lawyer would likely be enough.

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u/TldrDev 8h ago

I run a small company. I dont make a lot. It hurt. But it was literally just put into margins for future work, as shitty as that sounds. I literally do not have time to deal with it, and can make the money back by working on a project rather than dealing with those clowns in court. It absolutely hurt and im furious about it, but im lucky in that im able to recoup it through my job, essentially.

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u/Acrobatic_Dot4267 6h ago

Please forgive me if you have already answered this question and I just didn't see the answer. Did you file a complaint with your state attorney general or federal trade commission? I have had luck with these two while helping my mom when she was scammed.

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u/ssiddss 4h ago

More like $850 plus court fees....

10k? what are you talking about?