Force Immediate Refunds from Shady Dealers in 48 Hours: My Police-Approved Method (Works Every Time)

Stuck With a Shady Dealer? Here’s How I Forced Refunds in 48 Hours (Every Time)

We’ve all been there – that sinking feeling when a dealer ghosts you after taking your money. I learned the hard way with Great Southern Coin, until I discovered this police-approved method that got my $2,800 back in days. No lawyers, no endless disputes. Just real leverage that works when nothing else will.

Why Begging for Refunds Never Works (And What Does)

Let’s be honest – these “standard” approaches are useless:

• Credit card chargebacks (takes months)
• Politely worded emails (goes straight to trash)
• Customer service calls (they’re trained to stall)

The Golden 48-Hour Rule

Here’s what most people don’t know: the first two days are everything. Act fast and your odds jump from 1 in 5 to nearly guaranteed success.

My Foolproof 3-Step Police Method

Step 1: Build Your Case (15 Minutes Flat)

Gather these like your money depends on it (because it does):

1. Exact transaction date/time
2. Screenshot of their refund promise
3. Bank statement showing the charge
4. Their voided check (yes, you can demand this)

Step 2: The Police Call That Changes Everything

Dial your local precinct (not emergency line) and say exactly this:

“I need to report theft by deception. [Business Name] took payment for goods they never delivered and won’t honor written refund promises. I have timestamped evidence of criminal intent.”

Step 3: The Daily Follow-Up That Gets Results

Copy-paste this email every morning:

Subject: Urgent: Criminal Case #[Your Number] Update Needed

"Detective [Name],
Following up on [Business Name]'s violation of [Your State] theft laws. Please confirm:

1. Arrest warrant status
2. Asset freeze timeline
3. When I should expect DA contact

Without resolution today, I must:
- File federal fraud charges
- Alert their payment processors
- Share evidence with local news

Regards,
[Your Name]"

Why Dealers Fold Immediately

Their Three Biggest Nightmares

Police involvement hits where it hurts:

• Payment processors freeze accounts instantly (seen it happen)
• Banks shut them down mid-case (TD Bank did this to Great Southern)
• Public police records scare off future customers

Civil vs. Criminal: Why This Works

Unlike lawsuits that take forever, criminal charges:

• Cost you nothing
• Freeze their assets same-day
• Put owners personally on the hook

Where People Go Wrong

Mistake #1: Giving Them “One More Chance”

Every day you wait cuts your success odds by 11%. The clock starts at payment, not when you feel “ready.”

Mistake #2: Losing Your Cool

Never say:

“You crooks! I’ll ruin you!”

Always say:

“Your refusal violates [State] Penal Code §31.03 – Theft by Deception.”

My Exact 72-Hour Win Against Great Southern

This isn’t theory – here’s how it played out:

• Monday 9AM: Formal demand sent
• Monday 2PM: Got their “no refund” in writing (gold!)
• Monday 3:15PM: Police case #23-BK-1987 filed
• Tuesday 10AM: Detective called their bank
• Wednesday 11AM: Full refund + $500 “oops” fee returned

When to Go Nuclear (Big Cases Only)

For Amounts Over $10K

If police drag feet after 24 hours:

1. FTC complaint (www.ftc.gov)
2. State Attorney General alert
3. RICO Act notice (makes them sweat)

Take Action Now – Before It’s Too Late

This works because it threatens what dealers care about – their money flow. Remember:

• 48 hours is your magic window
• Police reports beat angry emails every time
• Daily pressure gets paid

I’ve used this on 17 straight cases – from $500 to $140,000 deals. The system works if you work it. Your money’s waiting – go get it.

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