Hello, My name is Alexis. On 5/20/16 I was caught kind of shoplifting a $10 pregnancy test, I need help on this one.
5/20/16 I was having a pregnancy scare, so me and my friend went to Walmart to get a test. We went in the back bathroom to initially put the test in my wallet & leave. However as we were walking, right before we made it to the door we were caught. They brought us in a room, we signed a paper, gave them our id’s and they even took a picture of us. They said we were off with a warning AND NO COPS WERE CALLED. A week later I received a civil demand letter from Michael ira Asen telling me to pay $300. However my friend never got one. ALSO THE ITEM NEVER LEFT THE STORE, The $10 test was given back right away!! Everytime I call they hang up on me or give me attitude. My questions are
1.) is this really a scam?
2.) what will happen if I don’t pay?
3.) I’m studying to be a nurse, will this be on some type of record I NEVER stole before!
4.) I can’t afford a lawyer and I don’t want my mom to know, on general what do I do?!PLEASE HELP. IVE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE IM SO EMBARRASSED.
1.) is this really a scam?
2.) what will happen if I don’t pay?
3.) I’m studying to be a nurse, will this be on some type of record I NEVER stole before!
4.) I can’t afford a lawyer and I don’t want my mom to know, on general what do I do?!PLEASE HELP. IVE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE IM SO EMBARRASSED.
Traffic Lawyer Richard Simon’s Answer
First, do not admit to what you are doing like this on this site, it can be used against you.
I will answer your questions and label them
1. It is not a scam but is real, though I have not heard or anything really happening when not paying
2. generally nothing
3. most likely not
4. relax and move on with your life.