Fraud by minors. Will I get my money back?

Following problem:

I have wanted to buy a used laptop over the internet. I transferred the money, but never received the goods. I have the matter displayed to the police right away and lo and behold, the causer was found. It is probably a young lady who is still a minor. The thing was probably dropped…

But I would like to have my money back… From whoever…

Is that even possible? Would I have to go to a lawyer and take civil action against them? How good are the chances that I may see my money again?

That depends on whether the minor has money or not.

Surely you can reclaim your money and get a title - if the person has money is a question that nobody can answer you.

I think, who does this, should be aware of the consequences… And the little one must already be very calloused, as she has done with me… Important only to know if I despite the news that the procedure has been hired, can claim money.

You have to be aware that the money will cost you and is not sure if you get yours back.

Miders are limited from 7 years Deliktfährig. If the police do not do anything, you just have to go through a civil lawsuit (even hire a lawyer and complain if that's worth it is another question)

If, despite the news that the case has been closed, I can claim money.

Selbstverstandich; one is the criminal law side, the other the civil law.

No matter how old, the lady is liable under civil law anyway.

https://www.online-mahnantrag.de/omahn/Mahnantrag?_ts=2601803-1543674703097&Command=start

Fill in, pay and send. Then I would wait until the lady is 25. Then seize. Do you want to pay interest, then every few years you have to make this statute-proof by reminder.

If the ready a pony, you can fix it immediately.

Is nothing to get you have 30 euro spent, so I would keep the costs low and do it without a lawyer.

Why wait until the minor is 25?

She can pay her debts as soon as she earns her own money. And if she earns over the seizure limit, she can be seized at any age.

The police are not responsible for civil matters, they can't do anything.

This looks like a good variant…

If I get some of the money back or not… I'm not going to let it sit on me that way.

I will inquire about my civil rights.

With pleasure.

I would start with a registered letter setting a deadline, then obtain a court order and finally hire a lawyer.

It might take 30 years, but that would be worth it.

I do not care about the time. It is, as you say, the principle… This is just a mess and no more fun.