Fraud Remedies Using Non-Government Resources

    Private remedies, not using government agencies or criminal enforcement, are effective only if the perpetrator of the fraud is a "solid" or almost solid citizen.  If he or she is a outright thief or is intentionally scamming you, the odds are not good that you will ever recover anything.    A solid citizen will usually have a job and semi-permanent location.  A "flakey" person (for example) will not have a reliable telephone number and will seem as though she is trying to hide.  Pick a selection to continue your investigation. Often the best recourse is small claims court.

	I think the perpetrator is a "solid" citizen
	I think he or she is "flakey."
	I don't know.  How do I find out?
	Sources of Help
	Small Claims Courts
	Links to Resources