How do i get back money from someone who always say he is broke and give empty promises?
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There is one an only way to get your money or part of it back. In a very innocent way ask him to sell to you something valuable he owns, like a laptop or TV set. Tell him that you need this item and that you would pay him in a few days, (it is incredible but this kind of people almost always believe that) and do not pay him until he pays you.  I had done it many, times and believe me, it works.
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There are several ways, both honest and dishonest.  Let's focus on the honest ways.  In addition, we will not discuss events like winning the lottery or going on a game show.  \n\nBecoming rich is a process.  It takes time.  It requires a series of decisions.  I will give you a few ideas.\n\n(1) Don't make the same decisions that broke people make.  \n(2) Don't take financial advice from broke people.  \n(3) Find a successful person and let that person be your mentor.  Meet with that mentor consistently.  Let him/her help you know where you are and where you want to go.  Be open and honest when you talk.  The mentor is your financial doctor.  Let him/her know everything to help you.\n(4) Change the way you think.  To be a millionaire, you must think like a millionaire.  What separates a millionaire from the guy who digs ditches?  The way he thinks.\n\nMost millionaires own their own business.  Consider this option heavily.  Perhaps you can be rich working for another person, but statistically speaking, you are more likely to be rich by owning your own business.  \n\nRead books and listen to motivational tapes.  That will help you change your outlook on life.\n\nBe careful with whom you associate.  You may have friends who will mock you and criticize you for wanting to be successful.  If they are constantly trying to bring you down instead of encouraging you, then they are not really your friends.  They are "crabs in a bucket."\n\nGive 10% of your earnings to charity (I prefer a church, but the choice is yours).  Don't ask me how it works, it just does.  Every millionaire I know (and want to emulate) tithes 10% of their money to a church.\n\nGet rid of the credit cards.  It's hard to become wealthy if you can't control your spending.  If you need the card for emergency, put the card in a zip-loc bag and fill it with water.  Put it in the freezer and let the card freeze.  If it is a true emergency, you can go home and get the card out of the freezor.  \n\nHere are a few books to read (you can get them at the local library):\n(1) Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill\n(2) Rich Dad, Poor Dad \n(3) How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success through Selling, Frank Bedger\n(4) The Greatest Salesman in the World, Og Mandino\n(5) 21 Qualities of Leadership, John Maxwell\n\nRemember, this is a process, not an overnight destination.  But with planning, guidance, and smart, long-term thinking, you will achieve your goal.\n\nGood luck.  Hope to see you on the beaches of the world!
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That is not a good thing for him to be doing... But I would just hide your money really good and then just talk to him about what might happen if it wasnt you he was stealing from...Like Juvy or involvement of the police...Also you need to somehow set him straight...Maybe not desert if you have that in your house, or groundings....But nothing to harsh...THen that might give him other ideas...Just be a little harsh but not TOO harsh...
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Addiction is tough.  Especially when you're broke, need money, and know an easy place to get it.\n\nMy first suggestion... write down everything that makes you suspect this person.  This lets you clear your head and think about your thoughts before you confront the person.  Once you've written it down, look it over.  Does it look like enough of circumstances to put together into robbery?  \n\nIf it still seems like it is... call your friend up and meet in a public place to talk.  (People can get emotional when they're confronted).  Ask POLITELY.  Or bring it up and say that you had a lot of money go missing... does he know of anyone who might have taken it (look at his reaction).  If he denies it, tell him/her of your suspicions.  Tell him/her that it's time to find a new job, or perhaps suggest that he/she does some work where you don't pay him/her to make up the difference.\n\nIf it goes bad, you could always call the police.  But that would guarantee a lost friendship...
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Well as you probably have already guessed, he doesn't respect you. Once someon loses their respect for someone then they are capable of doing silly things.\n\nFrom my experience, I've been there before, it is unfortunately going to have to be one of those situations that you may have to totally forget about your stuff. He is acting really immature and using your stuff to still hold on, for whatever reason. It is a control thing. He likes  the control.\nSo, don't give it to him, Just walk away completely, don't have your friends get in touch with him to get the stuff or anything like that. I'm so sorry to have to tell you that cause I know what it is like to not get your stuff back, when it is your stuff. What goes around, comes around.\nHe will eventually end up losing stuff as well that will equal what you lost. I know that sounds weird but I have had many experiences like this that have happened. Weird but true.\nI lost $2000 I let him borrow to my boyfriend of 3-1/2 years. I tried a couple of times to get it back but to no avail. So I came to the conclusion that I would rather walk away from the money then go through the agony of getting it back AND seeing his face again. Since I had broken up with him I just really never wanted to see him again. What goes around comes around. He got his eventually, he ended up going into major debt and owing the creditors tones of money and screwed up his credit for years and years.\n\nAbout the chatter that is going on, well, that again you can diffuse if you don't respond to it AT ALL. No matter what is being said. Him and maybe even your friends are just doing it to get a "rise" out of you. Don't play that game. Your better than that.\nYou'll look stronger and feel better about the whole situation if you don't respond and just stay friend with your friends, the ones that are worth it, and remind yourself that this will pass. When they see you move on and that none of this is bothering you they will be impressed and move on as well. It may take a bit but hold on, it will come. Time heals all!!\n\nRemembre, it is all about control and insercurity on his part. Don't let him get the best of you since you are soo much stronger than him.\n\nI wish you all of the best and good luck. I hope that helped!
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Write to him, \nor arrange to put some money on his books and get your phone number cleared so he can call you a couple times a week.
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1. Write a letter POLITELY explaining the situation and that you want them to stop sending emails asking for money.  (If you can find a mailing address, send it certified mail with return receipt, so you can prove they received it)\n\n2. In the letter ask for confirmation IN WRITING that you have $0 account balance and that no further charges will be incurred.  Give them a deadline of between 7-10 days to respond (give the date, e.g. 5/1/06).\n\n3. If you do not get a response, or they refuse to follow your request, file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.  They can help mediate this type of dispute.  Bonus: your complaint goes on record for the public.\n\n4. If the BBB doesn't work, write another letter, certified mail again, with another 7-10 day deadline, still polite but more strongly worded.  Communicate what action you will be "forced" to take if you do not get a good resolution in this time frame (complaint to the state or US Attorney General, litigation...)\n\n5. As a last resort, consult a lawyer on what you can sue for in small claims court (some only allow monetary claims and are unable to enforce changes in behavior - or if small claims even has jurisdiction).  Most cities have a legal hotline you can call to find a lawyer who will give you a 1/2 hour consult for a small fee: Cincinnati $10.\n\n6. Monitor your credit report.  You want to know it if they file collection actions against you.\n\nRemember to document all communication with the company (keep copies of letters, a notebook with dates/times of any phone calls about the issue), put your name, address, email address and any account number on all correspondence, above all be polite!  If they are working in good faith to help you, then be a little flexible.  This could be an honest mistake!\n\nGood Luck!  This sort of thing can be tedious and frustrating, but well worth the effort.\n\nlizzy (Winner - v. Family Dental Care Associates, billing dispute 2003-2004).
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I'd call the police.  What you're describing is a crime, not merely a financial/contract issue.  It's like he's running a scam.  If the police won't do anything, then go to the magistrates office and file against him.  The secretary in the magistrates office will help you fill out the forms.  After you win before the magistrate, you can do a sherrif's sale on his personal property to collect your deposit and any court costs you incurred if he doesn't pay you in a timely manner.\n\nEdited to FocalBlur:  He/she paid by cash but has a receipt.  Even though there's no contract, he/she has a case because people don't just give money to people for no reason--a service should be rendered.  I agree saving the advertisements, keeping a log of phone calls, what was said on what date and what occurred, will back up the case.  But he/she's not screwed for paying cash since he/she did get a reciept.
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Never, never, never..........loan money.....especially in large amounts ....to anyone not unless you really really know them.   \n\nI would keep on confronting her....or make up some type of repayment plan to where she can pay it all back.   If she can't do that, then have her do some work that you need done (for the next several months) till you feel it's completely paid off.....if she can't do it any other way.   I've learned..........I'm out over 10,000.00 dollars!  and I will never again.....listen to anyone's tale again.  If they need help, .....I will do it my way or no way!
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Just play it cool. And the next time he ask you for any money, and he will. Tell him, I can't see anyway that I can possibly help you out. As there is still the issue of you owing me $700. Now when you see your way to paying me back, I'll consider another loan. And leave it at that.
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Oh yeah, I have suffered a lot if I tell you how much? may be you won't believe, therefore, I won't mention in figures. \n\nFriends do know that I won't refuse and they tell me various stories to borrow money but they never return.\n \nSome people have said, I must change my habit of helping people.\n\nThe most common way of borrowing is like this:\n\nHello, Hi, how are you doing? Un... in fact I got very serious problem/sickness/family problem. Right now I am badly in need of money and surely NEXT WEEK I will return you.\n\nThat next week become month then year and then years.\nAccording to my experience those who want to borrow money they won't return. Therefore, it is said, never lend Money and Wife it will not come back.\n\nnihon94@yahoo.com
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honestly!\n\nwhy are you bothering?\n\nYou'll end up the person who will be supporting his habit 'cause he needs to borrow $20 (and he promises to pay you back, and he never does!)\n\nHe'll sweet talk you, he's probably got a way with words... but you'll be wasting your time! What do you expect to get out of this relationship?\n\n...And to top this off, be weary he'll eventually be stealing from you too! (This will definitely happen if he's out of work, can't hold a job down!)
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Yes! You can try waiting, but if they find the error, you will have to repay them. If they really don't like you, they could claim you commited fraud to get the money.
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No, what you do is get the help he needs to stop getting into financial trouble in the first place. When you bail him out over and over, he thinks you will continue. Do what's best for him, and stop.
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maybe he's broke or otherwise just stringing you along.think hard!or play the game too
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You were supposed to have him sign off of the lien when you paid him "release of lien form".  If you paid him by check, cancel the check and get your money back - that will get his attention, and then do it right, paying with release of lien.\n\nIf he says he's done, create a list of uncompleted work, and submit it to him via registered mail, and threaten to sue him.
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Ignore him.  Trust me, he's going to have to publicly admit to his wife that he spent the money on you in order to get it back, and he sounds like such a weasel that he's probably not willing to do that.  I'm assuming he threatened you with a lawsuit in order to recover the money.  Legally, he has no case, he freely spent the money on you, there was no agreement for repayment, etc.  Now, if he's threatening you physically, I have 2 words for you....\nRESTRAINING ORDER.  \n\nHopefully you've learned 2 things from this experience.\n#1, don't mess with married men, they're nothing but trouble for you!!\n#2, no one will give you anything without expecting something in return, don't accept gifts that you're not willing to pay back in some form or fashion.\n\nGood luck to you!