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Tracking an Old Debt - 11/22/2007 6:54:38 PM

JohnSteed1967

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About 10-12 years ago when I was young and stupid, I got myself mixed up with a married woman, she worked for a start up Airline (Anyone remember AirSouth). Anyway She told me that if I would give her some money she would put it in Stock for me and that I would be getting in on the ground floor.

Well, The Company went south, our relationship went south too. I wanted my money back and to cut my losses and get out of it and with her.

(Skipping through the Drama that ensued) She wanted me to come to her house one night and talk about the money. I wasn't going to go to her house at night in an unfamilar neighborhood, especially with her husband knowing what we had been up too.

A week later she disappeared and I haven't seen her since.

Anyone have any suggestions, how to find her? I know I don't have a legal leg to stand on, but if I found her and all of a sudden her lights went out on christmas, her other utlities etc some how got disconected ya know. It would do my heart good.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/22/2007 6:56:09 PM

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Consider it a closed chapter, and a lesson learned.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/22/2007 7:00:29 PM

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If she invested it for you, she's off the hook, if she took it, thats another matter.

I had to chase down one who owed me money, I got it all back, but it was a bitch to do so. I had to get in contact with said idiot a few months ago, my guess is that he is on the move again. Whenever I found him, he'd change his phone # and relocate promptly. It happens....

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/22/2007 7:25:44 PM

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She did not steal the money, you willing gave it to her to invest in stock, it is no different than if you had invested money through a stockbroker and the value plummeted, the stocker broker is not responsible for your loss, the stock market by its own nature is a gamble not much different than playing a card game or slots at a casino, playing a game at a carnival, or buying a lottery ticket sometimes you win but there is always a greater risk you will loose.

What really concerns me about your post is the fact first off that you expect her to repay you for your own foolishness, 2) that you have continued to hold this grudge for 12 years and 3) that you are wanting a vendetta and wish to stalk her to do so, both of which are illegal , by know her life has moved on she may have young children ... a new partner why should they also suffer because of you anger issues.

I would suggest instead to invest some money into counselling for yourself, the odds of gaining something in return is actually far better than playing the stock market.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/22/2007 8:44:23 PM

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10 to 12 years ago?

Sorry John but something called Statue of Limitations pretty much delcairs that you can't legally get this cash back through a civil lawsuit. If you higher a lawyer, I can see you having to pay more in fees to get the money back than it's actually worth today with inflation and interst compiled.

Nuts and Bolts, you've been screwed. You said it yourself "when I was young and stupid"

Just let it go. She can't be worth it. By letting it go I don't just mean stop talking to her. Move on by no longer thinking about her and how you wish her ill. All that anger, hate, and vengance can't be good for your Chi. Be happy for still being alive, wiser, and better off without her. Her misery will never do your heart any real good. Only the happiness you achieve for yourself will do you good and make you a better person.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/23/2007 1:08:15 AM

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Even if i did know a way to find her i would not share it with someone who only wants to bring someone else some kind of harm. Why would you think strangers on a message board would be eager to help you with your vendetta? Grow up and move on, don't be such a grudge holder. You only hurt yourself.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/23/2007 1:11:14 AM

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10-12 years ago?

Get a hobby.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/23/2007 1:40:05 AM

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You could start your own dairy, and put her picture on all your milk cartons. You could wear a sandwich sign with her picture on it, and walk around every town in America telling your story through a bullhorn. You could go to a intersection and douse yourself with gasoline, hold a road flare and demand that she reveal herself. There are just so many options out there for you. Good luck and Godspeed.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/23/2007 2:09:19 AM

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You gambled, you lost. How much money was this ?

Let me put this as simply as I can, take $200 down to the track. You always bet 1 and or 2, then you pick two longshots. Look at the board and when it is within a couple of minutes of post time, take those horses that have the dropping odds, because that is where the big money is going. And the big money stays big money by winning. The rest of the idiots playing trifectas and shit are the ones who supply that money. I have figured it out mathematically, you play four horses across the board. No more, no less.

The stock market isn't much different. A friend who is dead now told me something a long time ago, I deem this to be correct. To play the stock market you really don't need to know which companies will succeed, you just need to know which companies OTHERS think will succeed. He was right.

Actually before he died he bought me some penny stocks. But then I had loaned him part of the money to buy his first house. I could be a millionaire and not even know it. I doubt it, but it is possible.

You should have kissed that money goodbye. It is gone. The stock could have turned to dust, as well as the fact that your "friend" might have scammed you. Take it as a lesson learned, and never forget. You might forgive, but you do not have to forget. It's all your perogative.

Other than that, have fun.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/23/2007 2:16:33 AM

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The case is probably too old try. I doubt you have a receipt that you gave her money, if you don't the judge will laugh you out of the courtroom.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/23/2007 2:44:32 AM

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As was already stated. Let's say you take her to court, first of all, you are well past the statute of limitations so no one is going to hear your case. But if someone had heard your case way back when, well, people lose money in stocks, period, it's a risk you should have been aware of. No one can sue their stockbrokers or investment companies or even the company who holds your mutual fund if the market loses money. Her being married was also a risk, also one you were aware of.

People make mistakes and the difference between a happy life and one filled with remorse and anger is how we deal with our mistakes. In only one thing are people equal and that is each and every one of us gets 24 hours in each day. May i suggest you now invest your time in more positive pursuits.

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RE: Tracking an Old Debt - 11/23/2007 5:39:29 AM

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