Hello,

I have been involved in so called "bad faith" transactions and dealing with someone using a money transfer service (which we will leave nameless for now). The amounts are over $5k total. I believe the individual gave me false information as to his identity and location. He used his MTS email id which is linked to his company but whois is private and "cached whois" records might be false anyway. I believe he lives in Canada which is also where this MTS is located, same state as well.

I am in Australia which ofcourse complicates things. I have been advised the only action is to sue the MTS ("which puts their assets on the line") and the individual, subsequently forcing the MTS to disclose the individual/s by court order. $5k is still small claims in Montreal. He has been scamming individuals for some time but for small amounts.. he used my trust for 2 years to swindle me a much larger amount. I believe he is gutless and won't show up to a court, anyway, since he likes to stay anonymous.

Can I just get a lawyer/court in Montreal to subpoena the MTS to release his info and sue him directly rather than sue the MTS? How much would this cost?

Funny.. I don't get scammed very often.. only twice in 15 years of online business (epassporte, 30k and this...) But when I do it is for large amounts! My luck..

I am convinced this individual will pay if his true identity is on the line! He has been scamming people since at least 2004 and managed to stay completely in the dark.. I have tried outing him on a forum.. but he is threatening me with libel! which is hilarious because the name he has given us is fake anyway. If only I can get his real name, address, etc file a claim in small claims court and see if he turns up!!

Thank you!