Victim of scam, need help

i come from the Netherlands also (ik kom uit Nederland),i want to tell every body here that i am a victim of a scammer,i lost more than $7000,00 i send it to him by Westren Union to Nigeria, i still have contact with him until now, please people over there tell me how can i get my money back, i want him to get arrested also, he hurted me badly,and sure hurted alot of another women,please if some body knows any information can write me on my e-mail adress (removed email address).thanks all of you.

Mod edit: Split from welcome thread and removed email address -Jillian

Express I am sad that you have been scammed and understand your anger and wish for revenge.

What do I do if I think I've been scammed?

1) Cease all communications with the scammer immediately. Delete any emails unopened and hang up if the scammer calls you. Also change phone numbers if possible.

2) Report the scam to your local police. There is not much chance that the scammer will be caught, as he is probably overseas and certainly using false details. However, the more scams are reported, the more the authorities can tell how widespread it is, and the greater the effort that goes into stopping it.

3) Do not accept any deliveries that are from the scammer or that you are not expecting. If you receive a check or something similar (such as a money order) take it to your bank or local police and tell them you think it is fake.

4) Do not panic. Whilst scammers are criminals and some of them are dangerous, the risks are negligible if you simply stop communicating with them. If you are in any doubt about your safety, report your concerns to your local police, who will be able to advise you.

5) Spread the word. We know it's very uncomfortable to feel that you got conned, or nearly got conned, but if you fell for it, so will others. Talking about it may be hard, but the more you help educate everyone about scams, the less opportunities there are for scammers to defraud others

6) Be wary, you may be contacted by a law enforcement agency, offering to get your money back for you. If anyone offers to get your money back for you, you can be sure it is the same people who took your money in the first place. There will be more fees, you will never get your money back, and of course, the criminals will never be captured. No one from Scamwarners, or any legitimate law enforcement organizations will ever ask you for money, or promise that your money can be recovered. Anyone who does is a scammer.

7) Ask here for help and advice. It's why we are here.

Hi Express
Welcome to Scamwarners

I am sorry about what has happened to you, scammers really are the lowest of the low and will have absolutely no regard for the damage they cause to people such as yourself.

I know The Enchantress has already shared some information with you in PM but I did want to post as well

First up, I am sorry to say that there is no way of getting your money returned, ever, the chance of him being arrested are no better, You need to know that and never think otherwise, unfortunately there is a good chance you will be targetted by the same scammers (or new ones) who will suggest they can get your money back, this is a common lie told by scammers in order to have you send even more of your money by telling you they can get your money back but ask for you to pay fees first.

If there is anything you can give us relating to your scammer then please post

Hi Express, Very sorry to hear that you were the victim of a scam. The others have already given you advice. I just want to say I am sorry and know that you are not alone. People are here to offer support.