She disappeared

Last year, my ‘very good friend’ informed me of the benefits of joining an organisation that networks and distributes certain health products. I became interested because my present job does not fetch me much. Usually, before the end of the month I’ve run out of funds.

She also encouraged me to get involved with a money making venture, which I did because I’m aware she is into such things. Since our university days, she has been doing business with such outfits and making cool money.

To process all this, some money is needed from me to formalise and get keyed into the system. The amount required was quite much and I gave it to my friend, as she is already familiar with these agencies and all the requirements.

A little after, this should be towards the end of 2012, she called to assure me that all was well and that the process had gone smoothly. I was to expect the response from those agencies anytime soon.

However, when the time given elapsed and there was no communication from the outfits, I made attempt to communicate with them through the contact addresses given by my friend but to my dismay, they replied that there is nothing on record to show that I’ve made any application to them.

To make matters worse, my friend has disappeared from her place of residence and I’m yet to set eyes on her since.

Lady Minder, the money given to my friend was my life savings. Where do I start from and what should I do?

Yours,

Lizzy

Dear Lizzy,

Doesn’t your friend have a family? If the two of you have been friends for such a long time, I can’t believe you don’t know any member of her family that can able take or tell you of her whereabouts.

I’m equally dismayed that in this day and age, you trusted your friend with so much money without close monitoring or putting in place a foolproof strategy that will ensure the safety of your money.

Nevertheless, I don’t think it’s possible for your friend to disappear into thin air just like that. My thinking is that you’ll still be able to find her and recover your money. But first, go see her parents or other close family members of hers that should know her whereabouts and lodge a report.

From their response, you should be able to know the next step to take. All the best!

Please, link me up

Dear Lady,

Please, is it possible for me to be linked up with Bernete, the guy who wrote in about his marital status and pressure from his family?

After reading his story, I felt deep within me that I might be able to do something to help him and save the situation. I was also in similar problem sometimes ago but was able to overcome it through the guidance and counseling of a professional.

If Bernete doesn’t mind, I can put at his disposal all the help I had then. I am a woman in my late 30’s. I’m hoping we can develop a beautiful relationship from here. Thanks.

Yours,

Vicky

Dear Vicky,

I’ll have to contact Bernete to find out if he would like to be linked up with anyone concerning his problem. He never indicated this in the letter he sent. So, we can’t take him or anything for granted.

But not to worry; I’ll let you know as soon as possible what his response is as regards the matter. Cheers!