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A scammer took the money and did not deliver the items. What to do?

Hello all,

I am based in the UAE; however, I have been a victim of scammers recently and am facing much distress.

I ordered some items like an iPhone, a laptop, AirPods, a Play Station, and smartwatches, and paid the whole payment upfront, but that scammer didn't deliver anything to me.

I lost almost 15,000 AED, and now I have opened a case against the scammer with Dubai Police.

I transferred the payment through an exchange by domestic transfer inside the UAE via 10 transfers because the scammer kept citing the delay in delivery and asked for more and more money to deliver the order.

I admire that I had enough stupidity to transfer the payment with almost blind faith in the scammer.

I have all the WhatsApp conversations which happened between me and the scammer, and all the payment confirmation slips, and the Emirates ID of the scammer.

My concern in writing this email is to get the money back from the scammer.

Thanks!

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29 Mar 2023, 08:34

Dear questioner,

We should first file a police complaint and then once you have the outcome, you may file the case for the recovery of your money.

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29 Mar 2023, 11:42

You can file a claim to get your money back.

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Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants
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29 Mar 2023, 21:41

Get in touch with the police station, then the Public Prosecution. After a guilty verdict, you can ask for compensation.

31 Mar 2023, 03:07

I am always in touch with the police station, but more than 1.5 months has been elapsed and didn't get any update about my case.

Usually, how long it takes to resolve these types of cases in UAE?

31 Mar 2023, 12:56

Please contact the WhatsApp number 0506243941

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