[KrisKrox]

So i recently have been scammed (and it's completely my fault for being gullible) and I lost a substantial amount of money. The people that have done this scam seem to have used a real bank account (whether it is theirs or not) to do so. I have the account number, routing number and name of the person that apparently have caused me this issue and I wanted to know if there was anything that you guys could suggest i should do in regards to this.

[Defeat]

If you can objectively display how you were scammed, I'd just contact the bank and let them know someone is commiting fraud. Depending on the amount, it might just be worth it... Chances are the person's done it before.

[Kaz]

Can you explain us how you were scammed?

Also can you please what did you bought and from where?

[KrisKrox]

@Kaz @"Strait McCool" Long story short someone promised payment for services. They provided their account number, routing number and name for the account. I was able to draft the money for the service myself (these should have been red flags but I wasn't thinking). At first the money was being held and then it cleared but then it became a hold again. My only issue is that I am not sure that the account that the scammer used is their account or another unsuspecting individual.

[Kaz]

@Kaz @"Strait McCool"  Long story short someone promised payment for services. They provided their account number, routing number and name for the account. I was able to draft the money for the service myself (these should have been red flags but I wasn't thinking). At first the money was being held and then it cleared but then it became a hold again. My only issue is that I am not sure that the account that the scammer used is their account or another unsuspecting individual.

I guess the service they payed you was illegal so I recommend you not to do nothing with any authorities or any person who can put you on jail.

Secondly, if he gave you the money and it'd on hold, why don't you call your bank and ask for it? Or maybe call the scammers bank and ask for it too?

[KrisKrox]

@Kaz @"Strait McCool"  Long story short someone promised payment for services. They provided their account number, routing number and name for the account. I was able to draft the money for the service myself (these should have been red flags but I wasn't thinking). At first the money was being held and then it cleared but then it became a hold again. My only issue is that I am not sure that the account that the scammer used is their account or another unsuspecting individual.

I tried calling the bank and they said they attempted to see if they could release it early but they said they would have to wait for it to be released by the bank.
I guess the service they payed you was illegal so I recommend you not to do nothing with any authorities or any person who can put you on jail.

Secondly, if he gave you the money and it'd on hold, why don't you call your bank and ask for it? Or maybe call the scammers bank and ask for it too?

[Defeat]

@Kaz @"Strait McCool"  Long story short someone promised payment for services. They provided their account number, routing number and name for the account. I was able to draft the money for the service myself (these should have been red flags but I wasn't thinking). At first the money was being held and then it cleared but then it became a hold again. My only issue is that I am not sure that the account that the scammer used is their account or another unsuspecting individual.

I tried calling the bank and they said they attempted to see if they could release it early but they said they would have to wait for it to be released by the bank.
I guess the service they payed you was illegal so I recommend you not to do nothing with any authorities or any person who can put you on jail.

Secondly, if he gave you the money and it'd on hold, why don't you call your bank and ask for it? Or maybe call the scammers bank and ask for it too?

Contacting your bank might be slightly better. At least they'll side with you and be willing to intervene on your behalf. It may not be the case with someone else's bank account.

[mothered]

Contacting your bank might be slightly better. 

This ^

In my locality, customers are covered with financial fraud. It may take a little while with the Investigation process, but In the end, all funds are reimbursed.

[Miamoo]

Contact the bank and make a written complaint. Some countries do require a police complaint too and probably they will do independent investigation with the help of their cybersecurity cell. In any case, I doubt if you can retrieve your lost amount unless the scammer is caught. If your bank account is insured, I believe there are chances of recovering your money.

[mothered]

Contact the bank and make a written complaint. Some countries do require a police complaint too and probably they will do independent investigation with the help of their cybersecurity cell. In any case, I doubt if you can retrieve your lost amount unless the scammer is caught. If your bank account is insured, I believe there are chances of recovering your money.

Do note that this thread Is over 2 years old.

I'd say It's safe to assume that the OP's concerns have been resolved.