Should I send money to someone I dont know in order to get money back from them
Two years ago I invested in an internet company which turned out to be a scam. Since then they have been brought to trial. Several days ago I received a call from David at the Business Justice Center stating that the Consumer Recovery Associates has a sum of money set aside in my name.
I need to file a claim and pay about 1/5 of the total sum in order to claim it. And it needs to be done soon while the pool of money is still there.
My question is: Since this was initiated by them can I trust that they will deliver if I forward them the funds? Or is this just another continuation of the scam? Thank you and I would appreciate a response to this as soon as possible.
Should I pay a fee in order to get funds that are supposedly mine released to me?
—Anna
You should not need to pay a fee to access funds held for disbursement to you. Consumer Recovery Associates is a debt collection agency. A quick search for Business Justice Center did not yield results.
The little detail you provided is enough to make a skeptic out of me. You should be wary of anyone telling you to act quickly by paying money for something that is allegedly already yours.
Do you have a phone number, email or physical address for either the Business Justice Center or for Consumer Recovery Associates? Have you received any documentation from either company?
About Michael BoveeMichael started CRN in 2004 with a mission to provide people in need with detailed debt and credit help and education. Michael has participated as an expert panelist in federal consumer protection rule making, collaborated on state law changes governing debt consolidation, has worked as an expert witness in court matters related to the debt relief industry, and is a regular contributor to several personal finance websites.
