Re: researcher died
- From: David J <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 17:54:03 +0100
On Thu, 22 May 2008 17:00:36 +0100, "Don Moody"
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On Wed, 21 May 2008 17:51:01 -0400, Dennis & Bonnie French wrote:The man's name was Dr Patrick Woodland. I had emailed several
I recently engaged the services of a gentleman to research and
obtain
certificates for me in the Cornwall area. He emailed me with his
fees, and I
duly paid him via Paypal.
On Sunday, I received an email from the man's brother notifying me
of his
sudden death, and now I am at a loss as to what to do. The brother
states he
knows nothing of his brother's activities and suggested I will
have to wait
for probate in order to have my money returned.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
There is a possibility that the whole operation was a scam but I
think
it's unlikely as you were emailed with the information and someone
reading the death notices in a newspaper or magazine wouldn't be
aware
of your email address.
To rule out the possibility, was the researcher someone who was
recommended to you? Of was he someone you picked at random from a
magazine? If the latter, had he advertised regularly?
I'd suggest that you go with it being genuine. Keep in touch with
the
brother and ask him to let you know when probate takes place so
that
you can contact the relevant person for a refund. I'd also suggest
letting PayPal know what's happened so that they can close/suspend
the
researcher's account. It may be you can get your money back from
them. If you can, then mail the brother to let him know.
--
researchers (whose info I had found while searcher the web) in
regards to Boconnoc Cornwall about my great grandfathers family. One
man was no longer researching the area, but Woodland was, and quoted
me what his fees would be. I paid him via Paypal, and he did email
me that it would take some time for him to get the certificates. The
next thing I knew his brother was emailing me saying that Patrick
had died. Patrick had given me his address as being in Exeter Devon.
I did email Paypal last night, explained the situation and opened a
dispute. If he is not dead and it is a scam they will be able to
monitor his account wouldn't you think?
Looks like this has turned into an interesting thread.
Bonnie
Palm Bay FL
<snip usual drivel>
Sixthly, whatever may be the local law where you are, the law to be
followed is that applying where the contract was made. So English law
applies. Whether its procedures are convenient or inconvenient to you
or any other individual in any one case, they will be followed. No
amount of fuss will change the procedure in your favour or advance it
by a minute.
Unless, of course you are the great Don Moody! Then you simply get
the law changed to suit your selfish preferences...
All of which you could have
found out or worked out for yourself before you started this hare
running. So why did you start it? Really.
And why post this? Really.
.
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