Well I thought I had problems, but have today been talking to a very good friend who is at her wits end and could do with some advice. Her story is perhaps common and in hindsight it's easy to say avoid the pitfalls but ..... My friend is a 54 year old divorced mum of 22 and 17 year old. Mortgage free house and currently studying for MA. 2 years ago she met an African gentleman via Christian website, living in London, re-training for career as social worker. To cut a long story short, she has "lent" him a large sum of money (5 figures) to finance studies, settle debts, pay for his children's schooling in Africa etc on the understanding that it would be repaid when family land was sold. Sadly her circumstances have changed and the money is needed now but relationship with Mr x is very strained and he is not making any effort to repay, or acknowledging the dire situation she now faces. Yes, it's easy for us to sit back and say she's been taken for a fool but that will not help right now.
She has no money to pay for legal advice - can anyone think of a course of action to help here? I've suggested CAB but not sure what they could do. Any advice much appreciated!
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