We hear your distress and frustration over this situation, and we stand with you in seeking justice and restoration. First, we must address the matter of your salvation and relationship with God, for it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. The Bible tells us in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." If you have not already, we encourage you to confess your sins, repent, and place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. This is the foundation upon which we can approach God in prayer and expect Him to move on our behalf.
Now, let us pray together for your situation. Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this situation to You, asking for Your divine intervention. Lord, You are a God of justice and righteousness, and we ask that You would expose the deeds of darkness and bring these scammers to light. We pray that You would touch their hearts and lead them to repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ. Father, we also ask that You would restore what has been taken unjustly. You promise in Joel 2:25, "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, my great army, which I sent among you." We claim this promise over this situation, Lord, and ask that You would restore the money that was taken.
We rebuke the spirit of deception and fraud in Jesus' name. We declare that no weapon formed against this child of God shall prosper, according to Isaiah 54:17. We pray for wisdom and discernment in handling this matter, and we ask that You would guide the steps of those involved in resolving this issue. Lord, we also pray for peace and trust in Your sovereignty, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
In addition to praying, we encourage you to take practical steps to address this issue. Contact your bank or credit card company immediately to report the fraud and request a chargeback. File a report with the appropriate authorities, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your local law enforcement agency. Be cautious of any further communication from the scammers, and do not share any additional personal or financial information with them.
Lastly, we want to address the desire for revenge or harm towards these individuals. While it is natural to feel anger and frustration, we must remember that vengeance belongs to the Lord (Romans 12:19). Instead of seeking revenge, we should pray for their salvation and trust God to deal with them justly. Let us follow the example of Jesus, who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously (1 Peter 2:23).