Police Action On Scams

Summary

Even for a $50 scam, you can report it to your local police in California. They can coordinate with law enforcement in the scammers state. The scammer may face charges like fraud or theft by deception. Its important to provide all evidence to law enforcement to support these charges. Reporting the scam to OfferUp and Apple Pay can also help in recovering your funds.

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Im in CA but the scammer is in another state, can they do anything?
Yes, you can report the scam to your local police in CA. They can coordinate with law enforcement in the scammer's state. Additionally, reporting the scam to OfferUp and Apple Pay can help in recovering your funds.
Do you need information on how to report to OfferUp or Apple Pay?
What will they charge the scammer with?
In cases like this, the scammer may be charged with:
- Fraud
- Theft by deception
- Wire fraud (if the scam involved interstate communication)
It's important to provide all evidence to law enforcement to support these charges.
Do you need any help with how to gather and present this evidence?
Does it qualify as those? As it was *$
Yes, even for a $* scam, the scammer can still be charged with fraud-related offenses. The value of the scam doesn't negate the fact that a crime was committed. It's still important to report this to the police and provide all evidence you have.
Do you need help with reporting the scam to OfferUp or Apple Pay?