I accepted a job as a driver on craigslist. The company sent me a certified check and asked me to wire money (less my driving fee) to the client who I was picking up as part of the job. I cashed the check which I was told was a certified check by the company and it was eluded to by my bank. Stupidly, I wired the money (approx $2,300) to the client (in Oklahoma) before realizing that I was a victim of fraud. Shortly after the company sent me 2 more checks which they wanted me to cash and wire to them. I contacted the police and several government agents to see if we could catch these perpetrators when they attempt to receive the wire of theses second two checks (with the cooperation of Western Union). I am still in touch with the perpetrators and they are waiting to hear from me about what the Wester Union control numbers are. The police and other agencies told me that they don't have the time or manpower to try to catch the criminals and that my money is lost. This doesn't sit well with me because it seems like it could be really easy to catch them by doing a wire transfer for a low amount and having Western Union make a phone call when the perpetrator attempted to pick it up, then arrest them. I am pleading with you for help. Please contact me because time is of the essence since they are waiting on this wire. Thanks.
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