Refund from con artist

[James31]

Legal threats were:

 

1. Defamation. She says my comments have been defamatory, because I argued that being able to cat-chat over 30 miles was nonsense. I also stated to her that she shouldn't have diagnosed illnesses/aches/pains/feelings (only a vet can do that) and that she shouldn't have bad-mouthed a veterinary surgeon (she suggested that the cat didn't trust the vet). I had not said these comments in public nor identified her.

 

2. Harrassment. I have e-mailed her 3 times I think in total, to ask for a refund, and given my reasons why. I also SAR'd her for invoices and notes. She returned her notes, but said that her invoices we not kept in a relevant file system.

 

3. She is pregnant and has told me not to contact her until 9 months AFTER she has had the baby. If her baby is born with any defects due to the stress I have caused her by asking for a refund, then, yadda yadda yadda.

 

So, those are the threats, in a nutshell. In her most recent e-mail, she disputes all my claims and says that she never made any claim that her "healing" works or has/has had any measurable effect.

[JonCris]

Herr threats are meaningless ......however the basis on which she refuses to provide the invoices IS MOST enlightening namely claiming that they are NOT part of a relevant system (a claim which is nonsense) strongly suggests this is not the 1st time she's been down this road, otherwise why would a layperson know about the DPA & a relevant filing system

 

Sue the bum

 

Also her refusal to supply them may indicate she's in benefits If that is the case she's still in trouble because there's paper trail via the bank

[loopinlouie]

Shes the one with the concerns. If you suspect she is on benefits as a reason she is being awkward you could drop a line to the fraud line, name address and they could look into it. I mean if all is above bored at her end she has nothing to worry about and would be soon cleared.

 

Then if she is not on benefits the other issue could be, is she if this is legitimate, paying taxes on her income. The hmrc might want to know she is running a business of some sort, again if she is paying and declaring the income, she has nothing to worry about, soon sorted.

 

But it doesnt look good in the way of you getting any money back, although nowt to stop you going to court and making a claim.

 

But if there is any naughtiness on her part you would at least have the sattisfaction of knowing shes going to get found out.

 

Another option is to get someone else to ring her up asking for help, recording it, dont forget watchdog would love this sort of thing, and play along with what she can offer and how she can supposedly heal as you said and tape away.....................Then take your proof of her actions to the police.

 

What could you say(scenario), your pet persion has skin disorder according to the vet and this is linked to stress, you feel its more sinister and that she needs therapy and healing as you dont trust vets anymore, make it out your overworrying.......(Not taking the mick), but if she is greedy she will take it up. Right up rogue traders street I would have thought.

Edited May 17, 2010 by loopinlouie

[The GodMother]

Hmm loopin.

 

thew benefits one maybe a option to look at as it does seem like she is trying to hide something.

 

You may want to get someone to ring up an tape it but you need to remember to lure her on curing a cat.

[The GodMother]

Oh and yes l agree it is a big no no to claim to hav cured cancer would love to see this con artist in court.

[mowerman]

Legal threats were:

 

1. Defamation. She says my comments have been defamatory, because I argued that being able to cat-chat over 30 miles was nonsense. I also stated to her that she shouldn't have diagnosed illnesses/aches/pains/feelings (only a vet can do that) and that she shouldn't have bad-mouthed a veterinary surgeon (she suggested that the cat didn't trust the vet). I had not said these comments in public nor identified her.

 

2. Harrassment. I have e-mailed her 3 times I think in total, to ask for a refund, and given my reasons why. I also SAR'd her for invoices and notes. She returned her notes, but said that her invoices we not kept in a relevant file system.

 

3. She is pregnant and has told me not to contact her until 9 months AFTER she has had the baby. If her baby is born with any defects due to the stress I have caused her by asking for a refund, then, yadda yadda yadda.

 

So, those are the threats, in a nutshell. In her most recent e-mail, she disputes all my claims and says that she never made any claim that her "healing" works or has/has had any measurable effect.

 

1) Defamation. Only applies where untrue comments and which can not be justified are disclosed to a third party, neither apply here. Would cost her £100K to take to court. No lawyer would touch it.

2) Harrassment. You are perfectly entitled to persue her as much and as often as you choose in order to reach a settlement. That's not harrassment.

3) Her 'pregnancy'. Totally irrelevant.

I would suggest you send a recorded delivery letter seeking a full refund after which you will consider the matter closed and indicating your reluctance to seek the involement of the DWP, Police, HMRC etc etc.