Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
loan fraud
during last year i loaned a freind over 8,000 she paid some if it.(we had a contact signed with at clause
if any phone# or address changed both parties must be notified.she left town and changed her name without telling me or her mom.her granddaughter lives with the grandmother (who is also owed a great deal of money refuses to give out any info.her daughter said
her mother told her to give no one the address. However we found out where she works.Is this civil or
federal since she did not say anthing about the move and the amount owed id about $6000.???
In either case where do i go with this.also besides the loan there is ssd fraud ans possible incometax fraud.I have people how will testify to all the above but i need help especally in the loan case.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: loan fraud
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The first part appears to be a civil matter between you and your friend. If I was you, I would try to get her to pay the monies back before making any waves with her on the other issues. I can assure you that if government agencies are after her for fraud or other misappropriation of monies, you will be her last thought. It is your choice, but most people would look out for themselves first.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: loan fraud
This is a civil matter. You can file suit in the county court on the agreement (assuming it is enforceable) and seek her contact information through discovery requests to her employer and her mother. If they fail to adequately respond to your discovery requests, you can seek a court order compelling them to do so. You should set up an appointment with an attorney to review your case.
The other allegations you make are criminal in nature, and you really have no power to cause criminal prosecution. In fact, even threatening criminal prosecution could create liability both criminal and civil on your part.