full of beans needs help

Hi full of beans fans! Thanks for taking the time to read this.

full of beans is experiencing hard times right now. Business is slower. Things need fixing. Things need replacing.

On November 29th, full of beans was set back further.

full of beans received a call saying they had a work order to cut the store's power that day. The store did receive a disconnection notice, but the date was for December 5th. The caller said it didn't matter; they were coming today unless I paid the full balance and they stated the balance owing.

I was able to talk them down to $750 and said I'd pay immediately through online banking.

The caller said that payment through online banking won't get posted for a day or 2, so I had to pay via etransfer. Nervous and scared of being shut down, that's what I did.

Monday, December 11th, Toronto Hydro came to follow up on the disconnection notice. I said, "that $750 didn't go very far" jokingly.

"What $750?", he asked.

I showed him my record of payment, reference number, case number, everything. He just looked at me quietly.

Looking back at him, I sadly asked, "Are you telling me I got scammed?"

"Yes ma'am. I'm afraid you were. "

The real Toronto Employee was empathetic and took minimal payment but now full of beans is out $750 during a really, really rough time.

I started this gofundme account to, hopefully, recoup what was lost so full of beans can get back on its feet. If you're able to help, I greatly appreciate it. If unable, I get it. It's tough out there.

Either way, thank you so much for taking the time to read and consider this. I want to keep roasting the best coffee in the city.