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Posted By: David Simon

That really sucks -- he should do the right thing and send you your money or the card.

The thing you should be aware of is discussing a private debt in a public forum is a major violation of Fair Debt Practice Act and could subject you to serious liability if he became aware of it.

You can ask for references, but disclosing the amount and terms of the debt is a no no.

My advice is get a collection lawyer to shake the money loose from him. Some of these guys will only charge you a couple hundred instead of the customary 1/3 if they can do it with some letters and phone calls. Your other option is small claims court, but I think the collection lawyer is the way to go here.

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