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Unable to recover fraud money. HSBC

Hi all

I don't wish to provide too much information on this case however I will outline the brief details.

my student finance was stolen out of my account.
The bank believe it to be first party fraud.
I was aware of who stole the money from me.
They are now serving a sentence for the fraud.
The company that was used for the fraud won't refund me the money.
It's been over a year waiting for the financial ombudsman to even look at my case.
HSBC won't comment on the case.

How can I make the public aware of what's going on? what media outlets can I contact??
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  • Caz3121
    Caz3121 Posts: 15,874 Forumite
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    Es493 wrote: »
    I was aware of who stole the money from me.
    how did they get access to your account?
  • k3lvc
    k3lvc Posts: 4,174 Forumite
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    Assuming you're aware who stole it and they're serving a sentence why do you expect anyone other than them to reimburse you ? As part of sentencing what was agreed ?
  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 23,210 Forumite
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    I don't wish to provide too much information on this case however I will outline the brief details.


    How can I make the public aware of what's going on? what media outlets can I contact??

    A bit contradictory
  • JJ_Egan
    JJ_Egan Posts: 20,281 Forumite
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    <How can I make the public aware of what's going on?



    Why would the public want to know your individual case .





    >what media outlets can I contact??

    Any that you want to contact .


    But really you should contact a soliciter as opposed to a forum for advice .
  • waamo
    waamo Posts: 10,298 Forumite
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    Given there has been a trial it's all in the public domain anyway. Going all coy about the details makes no sense.
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,607 Forumite
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    Your case is against the person who stole the money from you. Not HSBC.
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
  • Es493
    Es493 Posts: 16 Forumite
    They gained access by stealing my card details, I found out who it was as they transferred money into their own account
  • Es493
    Es493 Posts: 16 Forumite
    Also I didn’t want to go overboard with information which isn’t necessary.

    Apparently in a few cases when people have gone public with fraud cases they have managed to recover the money from the bank. There is laws in place where if you are a victim of fraud the bank must refund you the money!
  • k3lvc
    k3lvc Posts: 4,174 Forumite
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    Es493 wrote: »
    They gained access by stealing my card details, I found out who it was as they transferred money into their own account
    So why are HSBC liable and why is it fraud rather than theft ? Again - what was agreed at sentencing ?
  • shaun_from_Africa
    shaun_from_Africa Posts: 12,858 Forumite
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    Es493 wrote: »
    They gained access by stealing my card details, I found out who it was as they transferred money into their own account

    Wouldn't they have needed more than just your card details?
    To make a bank transfer from your account into theirs, they must have been able to access your online account, something that they would have needed log in details for.


    I know that it's also possible to make an in branch transfer but they would have needed the physical card and/or proof of identity and not just the card details.
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