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If you were scammed by a person living in Okinawa, Japan, you may still be able to file a complaint and seek legal action. The statute of limitations for fraud cases varies by state, so its important to consult with a local attorney or the legal assistance office on your military base. Saving the chat history as evidence can be crucial in your case. Consider writing a demand letter to the scammer and if they dont comply, you can explore legal action. Keep in mind that a fraud conviction can potentially impact the scammers military contractor career, depending on their security clearance.Full Conversation
We found out that the person who scammed us in America is living in Okinawa japan right now as a military contractor,we also live in Okinawa japan right now and we know his address here in okinawa.what do you think should we do. We are Americans and him too we just got deployed here.
Have you reported this issue to your local military police or the U.S. Embassy in Japan? They might be able to assist you further.
this happens 5years ago do you think we can still file a complaint?but we have proof of transactions that we send a money to his bank accounts and his chats asking for the money. He still use his Facebook account too that scammed us.
What is the exact nature of the scam? This will help determine the statute of limitations for your case.
so,he fooled us that if we give 10k$ he will give us money every month. That didn’t happen because he blocked us after we send the money.
What type of agreement did you have with him? Was it verbal or written?
messenger chat
Did you save the chat history? It could serve as written evidence of your agreement. In general, fraud cases have a statute of limitations, which varies by state.
yes all saved
That's good. In general, digital evidence like chat history can be crucial in fraud cases. Have you considered consulting with a local attorney or the legal assistance office on your military base?
not yet,but do you think its worth the fight?
Whether it's worth the fight depends on various factors. Have you calculated the potential costs of legal action, including attorney fees and time?
no not yet but where do you think i can hire a lawyer? Is it in japan since we both live and work here or America since were both Americans living in foreign country
You can hire a lawyer in either country, but it might be more convenient to hire one in Japan since you both live there. Consider consulting with the U.S. Embassy in Japan for legal assistance.
Last question, can i make a letter to him to pay me since i know where he work and if dont agree meaning i will take it to court?
Yes, you can write a demand letter outlining the issue and your demand for repayment. If he doesn't comply, you can consider legal action.
do i need a lawyer to sign for the demand letter?
No, a lawyer's signature is not required for a demand letter. However, having a lawyer can add weight to your demand.
he is a military contractor and holding a security clearance do you think this case might ruin his career as a military contractor?
What type of security clearance does he hold? In general, a fraud conviction can potentially impact a person's security clearance, depending on the severity and nature of the fraud.
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