Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Scammed by auto repair owner

I went to pick up my car from a local repair shop. I paid $540 cash and my girl friend made a debit transaction for $989.00. We got a reciept for the dbit transaction with authorization number. the owner said that there was some sort of mistake and asked for the reciept. Thowner then did something on his debit device and handed us another reciept that said ''void offline''. I told him that this indicates that he didn't transmit the transaction. he said that he just rather have the cash. At this point the $989. has been removed from her bank and paid to the owner, but he still will not release my car. Also I have his computerized reciept, stamp paid with the payment detailed. Is this a theft of property case?


Asked on 2/04/09, 4:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edgardo Baez The Baez Law Firm, P.C.

Re: Scammed by auto repair owner

Do the total amount paid was $1529?

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Answered on 2/04/09, 4:34 pm
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Scammed by auto repair owner

First, get the bank to confirm the transaction of $989, and then take all of your paperwork to the police. If you cannot convince them to file criminal charges, send a copy of your paperwork and your story to the AG office; and file suit in JP court.

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Answered on 2/04/09, 5:18 pm


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