Questions tagged [theft]

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Do stolen share certificates belong to the thief?

If someone steals a $5 banknote from me, that $5 is effectively gone if I have no information about the thief. For all practical purposes, the $5 is no longer mine; it is the thief's. The thief can use the $5 to buy goods. Suppose someone steals…
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Insurance for expensive items in carry-on moving from US -> Canada

I'm repatriating from the U.S. to Canada. My apartment is ending my lease on the day I fly out, then I'll be staying in a hotel for a while before moving to permanent housing. I have some antiques that I'm planning on taking in my carry-on. It seems…
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Are Unique Options FX and Unique Options a scam?

I invested in Bitcoin through Unique Options FX uniqueoptionsfx.com I paid fee after fee after more fees. Unique Options FX was closed and Unique-Options has been opened. Now unique-options.com website is down. Is there a way that I can recover my…
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Do financial institutions cover customers for cases of cybertheft?

No cybersecurity is perfect; accounts can be hacked at any time. If I find that a hacker has stolen the money in my bank or broker account, does the financial institution cover that; or is it my loss, as suggested by this article? The answer may…
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What would the criminal charge be?

I have a very particular question for a figurative situation. In this scenario one has discovered that while shopping from a certain retailer online. That if you order same day delivery and you pay using a prepaid visa.That once you are connected to…
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Am i being used for bank fraud

I have been speaking to a girl in Nigeria she promised to visit me but but twice didn't show up said she loved me although never met. Asked for money multiple times asked for bank details and says she wants to be with me. Now she has deposited a lot…
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What can you do if money is missing/stolen from a wallet?

I have found out just now that my mother has lost a decent lump of money (in my terms, $55 to $70) and it couldn't have just randomly disappeared. I am kind of concerned as my mother is and kind of want to know what to do. I dont know if it fell out…
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Can I make an insurance claim against the YMCA for the damage and theft from my car, which happened in their parking lot?

Clarification: Yes, we were negligent in placing the handbag in the rear passenger seat. We thought since it was dark and in an enclosed and busy parking lot, and the passenger windows were tinted, it would be safe. The issue is the YMCA has refused…
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