Where should I go first if I am a victim of an investment fraud or scam?

Two individuals are involved in this scam. I wired $125,000 to one for an "off shore investment" and have received nothing. The other person was introduced to me through the first person. I invested $30,000 in a company (supposedly) manufacturing microcooling garment components for a military contract. I also co-signed on $55,000 worth of student loans. Again, no response.

Overseas is the key word here.

Contact your local FBI office and file a complaint with them. They can direct you to the most efficient way to resolve this issue. Assuming you voluntarily gave them the money, without threat of extortion or other mischievious means, they can file a case for you based on the fraud alone.

Your local police department will more than likely refer you to your District Attorney - who will only push this off and tell you there is nothing that can be done locally.

Contact your FBI office immediately and either bring them your email messages, wire transfer, and other contact information so that they can pursue this matter.

Where was the money wired to? What country are the two people you speak of residing in? This makes all the difference.

go to the police!! i dont want to be next....

https://www.econsumer.gov/pls/econsumer/...

You'll need to go the police first, but it is happening international, the FBI may need to get involved. The longer you wait, the less likely you'll be getting your money back. Make sure you bring them any information you have on the people. To be honest, if they did scam you, its going to be a long battle, and i doubt you'll get all of the money returned to you.

you should first think about wat you do or did and then get an atterony and then get paper work about the loans then take matters into the court.

Get off the computer and get to your local police station right away. Chances are you will likely never see your money again however you can help others that may have been taken as well. good luck.

of course,to the police and they do-maybe-the rest together with Interpol,FBI,FSB and other secret services,if necessary

sorry to sound negative but never ever wire people money! i wire money for a living and there are so many scams out there! once you send the money you can kiss it good bye. most people who get scammed are trying to make a quick buck, rule #1 if it sounds too good to be true, it is. only sent money to very good friends and family members, in small amounts. now that the damage is done call the cops

Possibly your local Attorney General is a good place to start.

FROM the US Securities and Exchange Commission: http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfr... you believe that you have been the victim of a securities-related fraud, through the Internet or otherwise, or if you believe that any person or entity may have violated or is currently violating the federal securities laws, you can submit a complaint using our online complaint form or email us at enforcement@sec.gov.

to the police
and notify the creditors