What can I do to get my money, or is this a lost cause?
969595
This is the big question in most litigation -- what do you do when someone owes you something but they can't pay?\nWe don't have debtor's prison (thank goodness), so your actions are limited.  You can hire an attorney to file a lien or a collection action. But if they're insolvent and/or they've declared bankruptcy, you're going to be very low on the list of creditors (behind all those secured creditors like the mortgage, any bondholders, etc.)  You may also file a claim in small claims court -- usually easy, quick, and fairly inexpensive.  If they have money ($1500 is not very much) the judge can order that they pay you; and their failure to pay is then an enforceable judgment (which gives you a priority if they do declare bankrupcty!).  There are also processes for an attorney to perform a special kind of examination to find a debtor's assets to "attach" to satisfy your judgment.\nTry to seek legal counsel -- Legal aid societies are particularly good at these types of problems, or you can call your local bar association and ask for a referral.\n\nGood luck-- I hope they have money!
587359
it sounds like the local authorities are out to get you (for whatever reason). My recommendation is that you find an out-of-town lawer and call teh FBI to see if tehy will put certain local officials under investigation. People thinkt his kind of underhanded stuff just doesn't happen anymore but I've seen it a million times. You may want to even get an out-of-state lawyer to take the case just in case. If you lose the case and the FBI finds things wrong in the local authorities you may get a chance to get your money back with interest.
723826
You have to sell it to some very  well to do people and they only can pay you some thing fairly. You can contact some antic items dealer or give a small advertisement in the news papers and you will get some response.
1159661
Definitely not. \n\nThese companies simply are looking for ways to get your money. They can either ask for your bank account number and tell you they need the number so the grant monies can be sent to you; or they will ask you for fee to supposedly get the grant for you.\n\nForget about them.
376219
fIRST, i THINK that is BS.  They cant stop youfrom making a payment.  \n\nSecond, to answer your question.  \n\nA couple of gallons of gas and a book of matches should do the trick.
146760
Depends how much money you have.  Such nores not available in small batches...as far as I know.... but in large groups.... you u got few millions..then u may be lucky contacting some brokers...
827854
Write a letter! Then keep a copy! If you do it by phone all kinds of stuff can happen. You need to keep your proof so that there are no comebacks on you and they don't try to make you pay back money in the long run!
446180
I would be VERY leery of these people. You may not have heard so I will tell you. There is a scam going on out there where people are preyed upon to "take Payments" for a company. The problem is that the "payments" that come in are bogus checks, stolen money orders, etc. They want you to deposit those funds into YOUR bank account (so that you will get charged with fraud, etc.- instead of them) and then do a wire transfer of the funds into their bank account. Save yourself the heartache- do NOT do it. It isn't a job- it's a scam.
137919
The bank is not responsible to make sure that funds are available. It is the depositors responsibilty. The best that can be done is to talk to the bank that the check was drawn on to find out if funds are available to cover it, and of course, sue the writer of the check.
559053
It's a scam. Go to you bank and talk with the manager and they will let you know what to do from there. I am a teller at a bank and have seen this sort of scam a lot. If you do this it will be your responsibility to pay the bank back for the money lost ($5000).
44860
Sounds like you're getting scammed. Does someone want you to wire them money?
117713
RIIIIIIIIIGGGHHHTTTTTTTTT! I just BET you ARE...\n\nDon't worry! There's LOTS of STUPID PEOPLE here that will send you money! (Unfortunately for you, I'm not one of them....)
935499
don't use the money, they most likely will notice that they made a mistake. I would call them and tell them that they are overpaying you. or go back to the office with the money and tell them what is going on. if they say they overpaid then you will have to give them the money back but if they say the money is yours, then you can keep it. if they ask for it back and you don't give it back, they can and will sue you, I am sure you don't want that
767042
Just pay it back. NO legal problem, but make up a story as to why you thought you were getting the extra money.
39602
looks awesome! I don't know what to tell you though, I'm not so good at getting my bills paid if I'm sending donations to places... Pray about it!
855521
Typically your bank will only hold you responsible for a small amount, say $50 but check with them.  Perhaps they will not charge you anything because you acted so quickly.  Don't worry though, it is not the end of the world.  Just take deep breaths and hang in there and it will all work out in the end.
363396
get some money first.............:}