It’s now been 4 weeks since I last heard from Corey, with the last message received on September 10th, 2024. Since then, he has disappeared again, leaving me feeling drained and exhausted. The ongoing cycle of hope and disappointment has taken a toll on me. I never thought I’d be dealing with this for so long. Each passing day without any word from Corey only deepens my sadness and frustration. I trusted someone who seemed genuine, and now I’m left facing disappointment and uncertainty. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to support me. This has been a difficult journey, and I still hold on to the hope of resolving this.

It’s been more than a week since Corey promised to return the remaining $7,900 by September 9th, but so far, I’ve only received two transactions: $100 on September 2nd and $1,000 on September 5th. There’s still $6,900 outstanding, and despite his promise, I haven't received any further payments or progress on it. I was hopeful after hearing from him again, but now I’m left feeling so disappointed and frustrated. The delays and broken promises are really wearing me down. I trusted someone, and now I’m questioning that trust more than ever.

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This scam can involve someone coming to your door offering home repairs or inspections. They offer a special price, as they are working in the area. They often ask for large advance payments, which they take without doing the work, or they charge a large sum for minor or shoddy work. No reputable company will ask for payment up front.  Tips Get a number of quotes from different companies before you contract out work on your home to ensure you’re not being overcharged Ask for references and contact them Contact the Better Business Bureau to make sure the company is in good standing ref: https://vpd.ca/crime-prevention-safety/fraud-prevention/

Long story short, after many struggles, Corey Yurchak promised to refund me $8,000 CAD. However, even after more weeks of back-and-forth, he eventually disappeared without fulfilling his promise.

I heard a story about Michael Superbacker years ago. I now understand how Michael felt. The quote below from Michael's comment deeply describes how I feel right now.