What can we do about trading virtual money for real money and not receiving it?

Denver, CO Viewed 12 times. Posted 2 months ago in Fraud

There is a web site where a lot of people make virtual products and sell the virtual money for real cash. This company has taken from what we have estimated about $60,000 from different people. They are located in the U.S. but some of the people they cheated live around the world. We have filed a complaint with the BBB but they could not do anything for us. There is a lot of proof that they took a lot of money from various people. We have names and addresses of those people that run the web site. They now claim they went bankrupt. Can we still file a suit or does bankrupcy totally get them out of paying any of us our money? What type of lawyer do we consult if its even possible to sue?

Answers (1)

Robert John Murillo

This attorney is licensed in Colorado and 1 other state. Posted 2 months ago.

You should speak with a civil litigator. You can certainly file suit. As to the effect of the bankruptcy, that depends on the chapter under which they filed and any number of factors. Assuming the bankruptcy case is still ongoing you may be able to file an action to avoid the discharge or to challenge generally.

You should speak with an attorney regarding your issue. Contact people you know and trust for referrals. If you have no referrals, contact your local bar association for their referral program. Good luck.

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