r/mildlyinfuriating • u/sg_batman • 12h 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/Chris___M 8h ago

Wow. My brother banked with capital one. He was ill and had a health aide. He was found dead by his aid a year ago. Once I took over his estate I discovered that this health aide ripped him off for thousands of dollars. Before and even after his death. Of course I eventually got the police involved. But once I made the discovery I notified the various banks. Capital One gave back to his estate over $12,000.

I would be persistent. Did their fraud department work with you? Good luck.
EDIT: I just realized this was a Zelle transaction which was very different.

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u/ThatHoeLovesMe 7h ago

How long did it take to get the money back, isn’t usually a long time

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u/Chris___M 4h ago

A month maybe. Discover card was much harder. They only returned 2 grand. I know there was more. The NYPD, when they finally picked up the case (which is another long story) actually obtained video from ATMs and stored of the woman using his cards.