Found out scammers address.Highschool. can i fax in?

Is it legal to fax into his school explaining what he does online ripping people?

 

I imagine it could be illegal or at least unethical, the school is likely not involved in anyway. If what he is doing is illegal, why not just fax the police station near the school and tell them. I am sure if you use Google Maps you will find a police station close by.

 

It would most likely turn out to be effectless and the fax would be tossed into the trash without any other consequenses. Worst case it could be classified as defamation/slander, and you could end up with some shit on yourself. I don't have any knowledge in law whatsoever, but I know that it's usually better to just let things go. The good guy never wins.

 

It is likely legal, depending on how you obtained the information, although they probably won't get involved directly aslong as it was not done in his lunch hour or on-school time etc, they would likely forward the matter to the police, if you provide proof of your aligations and they are not just baseless and groundless.

Your probably better reporting it to the police yourself, if a) you where not doing anything dodgy to get scammed b) you lost a serious amount of money, i doubt they will be interested in only a couple of dollars.

 

If you know enough information about the person, you should just file a report at your local police station. Just like the person above had said. But, keep in mind detectives has cases ranging on the amount and the larger it is, it`ll be the first one to take a look at.

If its anything $200 or less its small petty theft. (Total of his rip off scheme)

 

Yeah you would probably get in trouble for something like that especially if he/she is under 18. A similar thing happened at my school recently.

 

Are you sure it is indeed the scammer ? Sometimes scammers cover their trails properly and you end up pointing finger at the wrong person. So better be cautious.

 

The closest thing to a legal cause of action might be for a civil wrong -- "intentional infliction of emotional distress." I doubt that a civil lawsuit would result but unless there is a legitimate reason to go out of your way inform a school, there might be some resulting unintended consequences.

 

I am not a lawyer but being being scammed quite a few times here I think the best thing you can do in case its not involving substantial amount of money is just let it go and count the experience as a lesson. Atmost you can post your experience here with his membership details.