got scammed by a local guy

[jointstrike]

I bought a computer part ~$150from a local guy couple weeks ago, brought it home installed it and it didn't work, so i contacted him about the situation. He promised to have it repair/or exchange with the dealer for me. seemed like a trusted guy so i gave the part to him and that was the last time i saw him. called him several times but no response. This is stealing right? i know where this guy work. Should i consult with the police about the situation or confront him at his work and demand a refund and calll the police if he refuse? you guys think the police will help me on this one?

[Akuma_kumite]

but do you have any hard evidence to nail him like his advertisement and Paypal/EMT transaction? You might try to file a complaint with the RCMP via www.recol.ca

Also this might help you how to file a complaint with them https://www.recol.ca/howtofile.aspx

[slimjim]

i'd go to his workplace and firmly ask about the situation.

[ultimate_rugal]

if you do not have any evidence, then you should take a third person(could be your friend) with you and confront the scammer such a way that he forced to speak about your transaction and that he will give it back to you on some day. voilla!! you've got a witness now (your friend) and can proceed legally if necessary.

[Akuma_kumite]

I also suggest you to bring a voice recorder/cell phone with spy video cam to record your confrontation or argument with him (just make sure you hide it and that he doesn't know), he might admit it that he scam you and will refund your money, this my friend you can use as hard evidence at a small court claim. And I doubt the police would do anything over a $150 value item

[jointstrike]

I paid him cash and never thought that he would have scammed me. i knew that he's a college grad,we went to the same school, and lived locally. Anyways , thank you all for your suggestions, i guess i have to confront him and see how it goes.

[direct-x]

I also suggest you to bring a voice recorder/cell phone with spy video cam to record your confrontation or argument with him (just make sure you hide it and that he doesn't know), he might admit it that he scam you and will refund your money, this my friend you can use as hard evidence at a small court claim. And I doubt the police would do anything over a $150 value item

I am pretty sure that would not be admissible in court. I remember my lawyer telling me that if you plan on recording someone, it cannot be hidden and/or they cannot be taped secretly. The recorder has to be in plain view, or you verbally have to inform the person they are being taped. You can do this for your own satisfaction, but I am pretty sure it would have no leg to stand on in court.

[jointstrike]

I finally got my money back:lol: , went there and confront him and you guy should see the look on his face when he saw me(wanted to take my phone out and take a pic but affraid that would complicate matter, after all what you want is your money back) so i asked him where is my stuff and why he hasn't return my calls or emails, and he gave me bunch of bs like it's being repaired and he still hasn't got it, which in my last email i specically told him in not to give me that when you get caught. After a few minutes of talking i told him just send me proof that it's being repaired then i believe him then i'll wait for it(gotta let him save face), otherwise, i'll be back and this time i'll get the police involve and it won't be nice. After acouple more minutes of talking, again to save face, he gave back my money, that's it.

[bubble.tea]

^Good Job.

Although I'd recommend that if you're going to do anything confrontational-to have some friend(s) accompany you just in case.

[Kasakato]

I am pretty sure that would not be admissible in court. I remember my lawyer telling me that if you plan on recording someone, it cannot be hidden and/or they cannot be taped secretly. The recorder has to be in plain view, or you verbally have to inform the person they are being taped. You can do this for your own satisfaction, but I am pretty sure it would have no leg to stand on in court.

As long as the tape is being used to convict someone of a crime, and at least one party involved knows about the recording, its legal and should be admissible.

[JAC]

As long as the tape is being used to convict someone of a crime, and at least one party involved knows about the recording, its legal and should be admissible.

I believe that is correct. Canada has some odd laws; IIRC, you can train a video camera on your neighbour's window 24x7, as long as you're not recording sound.:confused: