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private placement broker fraud investment1 150x150 Blacklist of Private Placement Brokers to Avoid *In any business, it is important to know who to deal with, and who stay away from. In the private placement world, it is even more critical.  In fact, there are more brokers and “traders” which offer programs that are fake, than real. Since we have come across a number of inexperienced and misleading opportunities, we felt that creating a public “blacklist” would assist in preventing future fraud and time waste.

For those who post, please list the name of individual, company, and any other details you feel would protect people in the future.  Also, this “blacklist” is applicable for all businesses related to private placement programs, such as buy/sells of bank instruments and bulk commodities.

Though we can’t list people ourselves, everyone who reads the blog can feel free to list as much information as they choose.

Let’s work as a team, and flush the ignorance and fraud out of the private placement business. The larger the list grows, the more people will be protected when pursuing future investment opportunities.

Due to the Blog’s limited search features, we ask that all BLACKLIST posts also be added to our Fraud Protection Forum !!!! This will allow each thread to register uniquely in Google, so your post shows up first when others enter their information into the search engines.

NOTE: Since we have received calls from many of the “accused” requesting the removal of certain posts, we have made it simple for everyone to understand. InsideTrade LLC will NOT remove any comments from the blacklist, it is the legal right of others to communicate their frustrations and experiences.  For a legal reference, please refer to the Communications Decency Act or “CDA”, 47 U.S.C. 230. As you will see, this protects us from any liability associated with our reader’s comments, whether the information posted is accurate or not! If you have a disagreement, contact the person directly, or create a rebuttal post by clicking “reply”. This will allow those who view the post to see both sides of the story, which is important for everyone to know

Thank you for your support, and let’s keep exposing the SCAMS for the better of everyone!

InsideTrade LLC Staff
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  • T. Lambert said:

    Hello,

    I have had particularly bad experiences with Drew Hernandez of Phoenix Lending. He told me that I could fund my project through him, and now I am out a lot of money because his funding process didn’t work!!!!

    Also, he charged an upfront fee, and I will never get that back again. I am currently considering legal action, but do not work with him, or anybody that references you to him.

    Thanks,

    Tonya

  • Jay Buckington said:

    This is a great idea. I hope that a lot of people post there bad experiences so the rest of us can avoid the fraud and idiots out there!!!

    To InsideTrade Staff, please keep writing more articles, they are great and have taught me so much… I am waiting for your Forex and other categories too!

    Thanks,

    Jay

  • Platform Police said:

    Where oh where to begin…

    Phoenix Lending filed BK mid February of this year .
    Beware of Angel Bishack ( angel’s wealth ) she is an utter fraud and was affiliated with PL before branching off. She attempts to charge 20,000 to revamp your business plan and charges her ” directors ” 8,995.00 to be a part of her team. She has NEVER closed any deals.

    Next – watch out for
    Dave Hamman of HMG Ventures
    A consortium division of Hamman Enterprises, LLC
    817.995.9898 cell
    817.744.7788 office

    If you want a trip to hell –
    Brad Russell
    Located in Seattle Washington
    Bradsr28@hotmail.com

    Oh and 99.999% of Craig’s List is ABSOLUTE FRAUD AND JOKER BROKERS.
    This is just for now…will come back with more updates

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Thanks for all of the great posts, ESPECIALLY “Platform Police”!!!

    Keep them coming, let’s protect as many people as we can out there..

  • TradingCzar said:

    Brenda Ramsey is a waste of time, she will try and charge up front fees for lending and “project financing” and then produce nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Here is her info:

    Starlite Funding
    admin@starlitefundinginc.com

    At one point she worked with someone named Abigail Ringor, who introduced me to her…

    I would stay away from anyone promising project financing for an upfront fee!!!!!!!!!!

  • Black Ops said:

    East West Trading and Vincent Bach the principle is a dirty scammer who steals money from people who try to help him. Global Treasury Foundation and Irving Jackson is another. Him and Vincent Bach are a team of scam artist who will stop at nothing to rip you off.

    PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH THESE TWO GUYS THEY WILL PROMISE YOU EVERYTHING AND DELIVER NOTHING

  • D Johnaon said:

    Does anyone know anything about theUnityOnefundProgram? The info is at info@theunityonefund.com
    Let me know! d

  • CORPORATETRUST said:

    HI BE verry careful of ban europa they steal to my client 100 000 euros and the brokers are Joao Rocha from portugal and mr Nicolas Bihannic stay away from these people .

    Kind regards

  • John said:

    Mal Chams is a fradulent fake. She told my freinds she would close a massive deal but needed money to pay her debts urgently.ie within 24 hours.

    My mug freinds belived her promises of USD 100m each after which she was going to put them into ‘trade’ a PPP which never existed. she was bragging at one point of making USD 50B commission in one deal!! Its doesnt get more divorced from reality than that!

    She took off with over GBP 30k of my freinds money then became less and less accessible, lying about not having internet access and losing her phone etc etc. When she wanted their money she was calling them every 20minutes.

    The funny thing about her is that she kept saying how straight and honest she is when she turned out to be one of the most bent people Ive ever heard about

    If you hear the name, Mal or Malory Chams, put a lock on your wallet and run!

  • KC Mike said:

    Here’s another scammer

    James Tucker
    David Donaldson

    Synergy Finance Group LLC
    Robertsdale, AL

    Liars…claim to be Direct, but then tell the client that they have to JV TWICE!!

    Then they disappeared after they took an application for a LOC from my client!!

  • Platform Police said:

    Those guys at Unity One Fund DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING – they are very green .
    They distribute a nice presentation package , Rick, Rich , Scott , pass on these guys unless you wish to waste your time.

    They have not closed a single deal.

    To quote Elmer J. Fudd- Be vewy vewy caweful …

    D Johnaon said:

    Does anyone know anything about theUnityOnefundProgram? The info is at info@theunityonefund.com
    Let me know! d

  • KC Mike said:

    I should clarify my previous statement on Synergy Finance Group, LLC.

    My client never put up any cash (thank God) but that is because they (Synergy) changed the story mid-stream and then refused to return any phone calls, email, skype, or text messages from myself or my client once they recieved his application. My guy wanted clarification before moving forward so, apparently, they don’t like to answer any tough questions.

    I don’t want to be accused of making false statements, so here is one advertisment that they have put out…I’ll let it speak for itself (remember, it MUST be real, because its a FED program, right?)

    http://sacramento.newsreview.com/FinancialServices/one_day_private_placement_program_100k_minimum_5b_maximum/classifieds/ViewAd?oid=1774020

    And of course you can always read about POF on their website

    http://synergyfinancegroupllc.com

    That being said…do your own due diligence

  • Colorado Carl said:

    Great idea here……………..just got scammed for 25k for a PPP from Jeffrey Ellison @ Community Finance Group. Paid up front to an escrow account for hard costs on instrument issuance. No instrument. Somehow withdrew funds and no response since. Melisa Shapiro @ Avalon Financial also involved. Same, no response. BUT…………the feds have it now, interstate wire transfer fraud……!

  • DFWdave said:

    If anyone has had business dealings with Edmund (Ed) Wilson from Utah whose company is FGCUI (Fountain Group Companies Utah Incorporated)>>>> please post your comments here <<<<

    He was pushing a Funding Platform in early 2007 and has taken in over 5 million dollars from 50+ clients which he said went to “buy bonds” that would be used to get their projects funded. No bonds were ever bought and there is no explanation as to what happened to all that money he took in.

    During the last 2 years on numerous occasions he asked his clients to loan him more money so he could get the deal closed, always saying “this amount is all we need to start the funding process” but of course that was a lie. Over 750k was brought in using this ploy.

    To this day he has funding absolutely nothing, returned no ones money who has requested a refund(as many have)and he continues to make the most pathetic and ridiculous excuses as to why he can’t issue refunds or fund deals.

    Over 25 times (and I have the emails) he has said funds will be available on a certain “target” date and nothing ever happens.

    He is a master con man and a complete fraud who has hurt and affected many people along the way.

    The FBI has opened an investigation on him and soon mr. Ed Wilson will be headin down the river where he can play ping pong and take showers with Bernie Madoff……..

  • Henry said:

    Peoples Management Resources and Andrew Gottlieb and his daughter Dawn take peoples money and never produce SBLC or funding as they promise. Complete Scam. Stay Away.

  • Andrew said:

    This is a reply to DFWDdave… It was really great that you’ve informed others of Edmund (Ed) Wilson of Fountain Group of Companies of Utah, Inc.. As stated, this master con artist set up a platform funding program in 2007 which required developers and investors to pay him $80,000 each up front.

    He must have had approximately 60-70 projects. Guess what? Not one of them have been funded nor have the investors received one cent from this scumbag. Everyweek it’s a different excuse… The funds will be here Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, nextweek. He has to go Hong Kong to sign paperwork. Oh, there’s going to be a delay with the funding because of the bad weather in Hong Kong,etc.. He has financially ruined both me any many other innocent people.

    I would recommend anyone who has invested with this company to get all your documentation, contracts, wire transfer information, etc. and get with an attorney and the white collar division of the FBI.

    I’m sure Mr. Ed Wilson will make many new friends in the big house where he belongs.

  • JUNIOR said:

    OK CHECK THIS OUT.

    DAVID KAUP FROM PASADENA CALIFORNIA SCAM!!!!!!!!!! BUT HE WILL NOT STEAL YOUR MONEY BUT USE YOUR MONEY TO MAKE HIS DEAL COME AND TELL YOU YOUR DEAL DIDN’T FUND. I FOUND OUT THROUGH ONE OF HIS GUYS HOW HE IS USING OTHERS PEOPLE FUND TO RAISE CAPITAL AND NEVER DELIVER.

    NEXT. ALEX HERNANDEZ. MAJOR SCAMMER OUT OF BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA. SO MANY PEOPLE WARNED ME ABOUT HIM.

    RJ CASELL OUT OF TEXAS. OLD JEWISH GUY WHO CLAIMS HE IS A SO CALLED “GATE KEEPER” TO IMF TRADERS AND FED TRADERS. STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!!

    PROOFOFFUNDSLLC IS A HUGE SCAM. YOU CANNOT USE THEIR INSTURMENTS OR GET A LOAN AGAINST THEM. SO MANY PROOF OF FUNDS ARE SCAMS AS WELL.

    MARK SAINT JUSTE FUNDS ARE NOT REAL!!!!

    STAY AWAY FROM ANYTHING PROOF FO FUNDS OR INSTRUMENT COMING FROM HSBC LONDON OR HONG KONG… IT DOESN’T EXIST!!!!!!!

    DAVE NGUYEN OUT OF ARIZONA. NOT THE REAL DEAL.

    I WILL CONTINUE TO POST MUCH MORE. LET’S CLEAN UP OUR INDUSTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • chuck said:

    I was wondering if any of you heard about the Rockefeller Group of Miami, Inc. I have been aproached by their representativs claiming that they could finance a mining project I have using as collateral only the project itself through a 40 week program, no proof of funds required but they asked for a coloured copy of my pasport at a 200% enhancement and a power of attourney from my company to me, enabling me to enter such program and to morgage the project.

    I would very much appreciate if someone could give me more information about this transactions and what are the dangers if they are not asking for proof of funds or for the advancement of any fees.

    thank you

  • Eric said:

    WAUW.
    If I read all this information than I dont think it is a good idea to bring any client of me to an PPP.
    I have had two requests from contacts to ask my Diamond sellers to put their Diamonds into an PPP.
    Big returns are promissed.
    Maybe I heard already to many storys, but I always think if it sounds to good to be true than it is probably not true.
    My feelings are telling me that this isnt possible, if it was really so easy to make so a lot of money, why the banks or these people offering these PPP aren’t buying the goods and do it by them selves???
    They could be very rich on that way.
    NO I dont believe in PPP, I believe in what I sell to clients.

  • BizKing said:

    Hey guys you all are doing a wonderfull job by contributing to this blog. Great. I would like to inform you all that even TC HOLDING AG , from Europe is a scammer . The company is represented by Gunter Monseller and their mandate Sumeet Gupta. Please be aware from these people as they are real scammers.My client has given them $10000 for a RWA/pre advise for leasing a BG but in vain. My client would be filing a legal sue very soon.
    I really want to know if someone has really closed a deal of leasing any bank instrument. There are so many clients in the market who are looking for leased bank instruments , Are they just wasting their time ?

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Hello BizKing,

    Please refer to the article “Bank Instrument Leasing, the Untold Story”, to answer your questions about the viability of instrument leasing. This should help clear some things up.

    Thanks for your posts everyone!

  • sb00778 said:

    its amazing how many scammers there are out there.

    we do trades for foundations etc on a regular basis. these trades do work i can guarantee that. You do not pass me any money we let you deal direct with the bank and platform on a jv basis.

    we just get the deal done.

    email me if you would like to know more

    sayed@saygem.co.uk

  • John Harris said:

    STAY AWAY FROM – BARRETT CAPITAL EXCHANGE, Ontario Canada
    TOM McKenzie and Michalea Barrett and LAUTON FUNDING, NEW YORK ,NY

    I was recently conned by a Canadian company called Barrett Capital Exchange in Ontario Canada who works with Lauton Funding in New York City.

    This is a group of “thieves” that are really “brokers” that claim they are lenders and say they are worth 400 million and can fund projects within their group or have lenders outside the group for larger projects. The lead person who screens projects and makes you believe they are ready to fund is Tom Mckenzie. He works with his daughter, Michalea Barrett who makes sure that all the complaints that come in over the internet about Barrett Capital Exchange are washed away by adding additional comments about how great Barrett Capital Exchange is, so the complaints drop the the 2nd and third page.

    They ask for the usual due diligence fee’s which they literally are pocketing. They use a guy to do what they call is a SWAT report. This jokers name is Tony Quance also located in Canada. They use all this paperwork to say they really looked into your project when in fact, they try to find fault to justify pocketing your fee’s.

    STAY AWAY FROM BARRETT CAPITAL EXCHANGE AND LAUTON FUNDING (NEW YORK, NY)that works hand in hand together to get fee’s from clients. Lauton Funding charges a fee to give an LOI received from Barrett Capital Exchange. In other words, one pays fee’s to both of them but Lauton then takes the position that they delivered an LOI and covers themselves legally as giving what was promised to the client.

    This is nothing more then a fraudulent daisy chain of collecting fee’s. They should be investigated by the authorities but because Barrett is located in Canada, the FBI has zero jurisdiction.

    Nice scam this is but it is sad for legitimate companies that are trying to put others to work have to be faced with while Tom McKenzie,Michalea Barrett and Joseph Polanco of Lauton Funding are living large on these companies fee’s and funding no one!!!!

    NOTE FROM INSIDETRADELLC STAFF: We were contacted by Lauton Funding’s legal department and they disputed this post, and claimed to not know the individual who posted this comment. Either way, we thought it was only fair to inform the community of their rebuttal.

  • Tom McKenzie said:

    I would like to respond to this person. Either on this forum or directly. The problem I have is false names. I do not know a John Harris and do not respond to anyone that won’t identify themselves. We refund fees when we have made a mistake, or done something wrong, or when a client finds their financing somewhere else, in the same manner they asked us to fund. I would welcome a debate, but I will not sit back and not respond to slander. So Mr. Harris identify yourself, or call or email me directly. I have not had a request for a refund from John Harris, and if he is real, lets discuss what it will take to make you happy. I await whatever is to come.

  • Melany Uys said:

    Has anyone ever hear of Stuart Cardall (from Gibraltar no less!!)?

  • Michael Dressner said:

    John Harris?!?! AH H AH AH AHAHAH A HA HAHAAHHAH

    Don’t believe a word coming out of his mouth. He’s an idiot broker who thinks his garbage can ACTUALLY get funded.

    Just ask him if he got anyone else to close his deal. What a moron!

    I close real deals with Barrett all the time. And Jo Polanco? A professional through and through.

    John Harris, what a joke! HAH AH AHAH AH A H HAH AH

  • JAM said:

    Junior,

    Can you give me some more info. on RJ Casell. I have a friend of mine that ran across him and is supposed to be submitting a deal to be used as colleteral for trading. Interested in your experience.

  • Lauren said:

    Please be aware of RICHARD A. SCHULENBERG
    2286 Betty Lane, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

    Since a friend of mine (a real one-not a computer friend) wired 500K, we have located over 2.8 M wired to his BOA attorney escrow account.

    Despite the Ca Bar Assoc not posting the case number, there is a verifiable case number, investigator, and client(s) who will glady show there proof of wire to him.

    Two separate scams: CMO buy/EXIT and another

    email for details :BPVLLC@aol.com

  • Chris George said:

    We were scammed by Mr. Gregory P. Cobbs from New Jersey

    Sent him USD$750,000.00 for funding an account with USD$100,000,000.00 for trading purposes.

    This never happened, + excuse after excuse.
    2 years later, nothing !

    Friends were too scammed by the same man.

    Type his name on google as there are listings posted with scam.com and other fraud websites in relation to this mans fraudulent activities.

    Thanks
    Chris George
    http://www.BankTrading.net

  • Bill D said:

    This is a great forum, I am really glad I found it. Has anyone heard of or worked with either of the following people:

    Louie Moss
    Marcus Barcroft

    Both of these gentlemen are proposing a leased funds platform.

    Thanks,
    Bill D

  • S. King said:

    Yep…scammed for $300K with Edmund (Ed) Wilson from Utah,
    FGCUI Fountain Group Companies Utah Incorporated.

    Total bogus.

    Excuse after excuse, been waiting for 2 years for our money back.

    I wonder how deep this scheme goes…are the various brokers involved in on the scheme as well? Maybe, they seem to defend him or were snookered as well. It’s cost us our home & business.

    Devils like this should not be allowed to function in our society.

  • Lauren said:

    S. KING-

    May I ask you if you filed with any authorities?

    I have spoken to many victims who have not filed a complaint with the SEC, FINRA, and their local authority. It is so important to file everywhere possible.

    May I say to everyone..post the fraudsters info so it shows on a google search.

    NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, FAX NUMBER, ASSOCIATES NAMES, EMAIL ADDRESS

    GET IT ON THE BOARD!

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Great post Lauren.

    More people need to take action when they are defrauded. Thanks for the insight.

    Keep em comin.

  • excite101 said:

    Has anyone ever heard of Diamante Holdings LTD? They say they run a managed buy/sell program.

  • altinvest said:

    To Melanie,

    No one I know has ever had any luck with Stuart Cardall. I’ve
    heard he’s never closed anything.

  • Junior said:

    Hey JAM. Sorry I was on vacation! YES MY RJ CASELL IS NOT THE REAL DEAL. ONE OF MY FORMER PARTNERS FROM THE PAST WAS DOING A DEAL WITH HIM. SHE HAD 2 CLIENTS WITH OTHER 300M OF CASH LIQUID AND WANTED TO MOVE FORWARD INTO ONE OF HIS SO CALLED TRADES. NOTHING CAME ABOUT. HE TRIED TO TURN US AGAINST EACH OTHER BY SAYING YOU DON’T NEED TO PAY HIM ANYTHING OUT OF THE CUT. ALSO I BROUGHT HIM A CLIENT FROM OVERSEAS WITH REAL MONEY AND BASICALLY HE RUINED MY CONTACT AND MY INVESTOR RELATIONSHIP PRETTY BAD. WHEN I TRIED TO CALL HIM, HE WOULDN’T RESPOND…. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM HIM. HE LIVES IN TEXAS IN AN APARTMENT OK!!!! NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT BUT WHEN HE CLAIMED TO HAVE MILLIONS AND MILLIONS AND MTN PAPER BLAH BLAH BLAH BUT YOU LIVE IN AN APARTMENT??????????????????????????????? PLEASE STAY AWAY. SORRY I DON’T WANT ANYONE ELSE TO LOSE TIME, CONTACTS, OR RELATIONSHIPS BECAUSE OF BOGUS PEOPLE.
    ALSO STAY AWAY FROM H.M TORREY OUT OF CALIFORNIA WHO WAS AN ATTORNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    HE IS IN CURRENTLY IN VEGAS TRYING TO DO HIS THING… STAY AWAY FROM HIM.
    I HOPE THAT HELPS JAM… GOD BLESS

  • John Harris said:

    I read the rebuttal from Lauton Funding who works right along with Tom McKenzie at Barrett Capital and Prospexx.

    Lauton Funding asks for upfront fee’s to deliver meaningless LOI’s from Barret Capital. Then Barrett Capital also charges a fee. These two people work together to form a daisy chain to take fee’s from clients.

    Tom McKenzie is a broker and when he does not deliver, he has what is called a SWAT report done by this joker Tony Quance to defend his position and tell the client he has delivered what he said he would deliver. The only thing he does not deliver is funding.

    Once again, Lauton is making money with Barrett and Tom McKenzie. My client whom I will not name is just one victim of their scheme.

    I would not go out of my way to waste my time writing this but when I see an injustice of this nature done to one of my clients by a company that hides in Canada, like Barrett Capital Exchange, Tom McKenzie or a dubious individual like Lauran Bonaparte, one of the principals of Lauton Funding, that takes fees only to hand the client a meaningless LOI, this is truly despicable!

    I truly did not pull all the names mentioned here out of the sky so if any one of these individuals wants to say this story is inaccurate, then you be the judge!

  • Mavai said:

    Hey guys I also heard about Rj Casell. Stay away. Also H.M Torrey.
    Stay away too. They cannot deliver on anything. For 3 years I have searched and searched and nothing until 4 months ago. There is one company that is legit. http://www.privategroupcapital.org

    I have been doing well with them. No 10000000000000000000000% percent return crap but I’m doubling my cash also every month.
    Aloha

  • Mavai said:

    I meant to say also every month. There the real deal. SO i wanted to show Aloha to them.

  • Florida Fraud said:

    Bowz Management and Luis Rodriguez are a bunch of phonies, they will steal your clients and try and get you to give them money. Stay far far away, they are no good.

  • Marie Clemens said:

    Marie Clemens is a phony she will try and get you to give you the names of the buyer and then run off with them and you will never know what the out come is. She works with Debborah Larsen who does the same, they both say they work for government agencies. Stay away!!!

  • Junior said:

    HEY FLORIDA FRAUD.
    BOWZ MANAGEMENT??? REALLY WOW… LUIS RODRIGUEZ SAYS HE IS DIRECT TO THE EVERGEEN TRADE WITH SOME GUY BY THE NAME OF DR PIPPEN. HIS WEBSITE http://WWW.SBLCFINANCING.COM WOW. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FLORIDA FRAUD. MAN. I LOVE THIS SITE. I’M TRYING OUT TWO OTHER SOURCES. I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW THEY PAN OUT. OH WAIT!!!!!!!! DAN LYONS FROM WBC UP IN WASHINGTON STATE IS FRAUD. HE SWEARS UP AND DOWN HE IS THE REAL DEAL. SOMEONE I KNOW TRIED TO DO AN MTN PAPER DEAL WITH HIM AND HIS SO CALLED PEOPLE NEVER HAD PAPER. WHAT A WAIST OF TIME!!!
    THANKS GUYS. KEEP UP THE LOVE AND SPREAD THE KNOWLEDGE.

  • Junior said:

    HEY GUYS…. HAVE YOU HEARD OF KAI LASSEN??????
    Kai Lassen, Esquire
    Rockwick Capital, LLC.
    1000 N West St
    Wilmington, DE 19801
    302-540-5030
    I DUNNO ABOUT HIM. HE IS A LAWYER I THINK. WELL LEASE INSTRUMENTS ARE NO GOOD AT ALL.
    HEY MAVAI. MY GOOD FRIEND IS INVESTING WITH PRIVATECAPITALGROUP. SO FAR SO GOOD.
    WELL I WILL KEEP SEARCHING AND POSTING. THANKS GUYS.

  • Bobby said:

    BUMP

    Please be aware of RICHARD A. SCHULENBERG
    2286 Betty Lane, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

    Please be aware of KELLEY OLIVER and CHRIS BROWN of WPLEGAL.

    Facts:
    Took money into his escrow account early December 08
    Contract states we will be paid by end of the month.
    Money was never to leave the account.
    Kelley Oliver is in prison for wire fraud – Schulenberg supposedly knew about this before he took money n his behalf.
    Chris Brown is out on probation, he told us he could not communicate with us or it would violate his terms of probation. Clearly, he has not taken that to heart (see below)
    Clients have nothing to show for it – He will NOT release their money even thought the facilitator was incarcerated for WIRE FRAUD.

    MOST RECENT EMAIL FROM R SCHULENBERG re: THE TRANSACTION

    Everyone:
    Chris called this afternoon to say he finally received a message from Jessica. She confirmed her understanding that the Princes would be traveling to New York on the 10th. She is still in Jordan and doubts that she will travel to New York.
    Coincidently, I had earlier sent an email to them asking if I should be making travel arrangements for the 10th.
    The following two items don’t have any specific value regarding the New York trip, but they did raise my comfort level:
    1. Last week Chris told me that he spotted the two Princes twice on international news programs in the last couple of weeks. I find this heartening in that they are prominent enough to be “news” and have a public image and high profile. Presumably, any hanky-panky funny business on their part would be big news and a public embarrassment to them. In both sightings, they were in Saudi Arabia.
    2. I was having dinner with an old friend I hadn’t seen for years. He told me he had spent 6 months in Dubai. I mentioned my communication (or lack thereof) problems with the Princes. His statement: “They all do that. It drove me crazy working there. You can never get a reply from them when you need it. They do it when they get around to it.” I have to say I was pleased to hear that we haven’t been singled out for this kind of behavior, that everyone has the same problem.
    As always, you will get updates as I receive them.
    Rich

    This is how he – a lawyer – reasons that this is all good.
    There is so much more to this story I can’t even to begin to post it all on here. If you have been victimized by one of his “street teams’ and been conned into placing your money with him only to have it be lost, contact me. We are putting something together along with others who have been scammed by RICHARD SCHULENBERG or WPLEGAL.

    Oh, and today is the 10th

    reohustle@yahoo.co

  • ruth said:

    Just wanted to let you know that I have been looking for two months and have been in touch with three of the Scammers posted on this blog. Lauton, Proof of Funds, SBLC….my connection to all of these was through a broker. In trying to get the hospitals and medical centres funded via a PPP, if it was not for a consultant in London, we would have been scammed all the way through….This is a serious issue and we have lost lots of time in getting these projects off the ground. We need to do something about this for the people that are truly legit in their programs and purpose. Thanks for your input…let’s get together and somehow change this industry.

  • HMTorrey scam said:

    Junior.. What else do you know about Torrey? You mentioned he is in Vegas and he was an attorney..? is he not acting as an attorney anymore. His bar licence is still active.

    I gave Mr. Torrey and his Law Office of HM Torrey $30,000 to work on a funding platform back in 06/2008.. After many months of giving me the run around I sent him an email telling him to give me my money back and he replied saying he is filing BK.. I have filed a complain with the Cal State Bar but they have not heard back from him. There is a large group of people that are in the same situation that I am in and some are planing a Class lawsuit to go after this so called Christian attorney for criminal acts. He is nothing but a crook so please stay away from him.

  • Lauren said:

    BizKing-

    100% there are companies who lease instruments successfully. A matter of fact I have a client who leases them for his business annually.

    HOWEVER- What is difficult is thinking you can pay call option and pre-advise, deliver to a “trade-program” and they pay for it- BIG PROBLEM

    Whether it is leased funds or a leased instrument the mechanics of the transaction are for the sophisticated. It is virtually impossible unless you are dealing with the principle of the program and high level rep for the leasing process.

    Unless you are dealing with both directly DO NOT RISK YOUR MONEY oR ANYONE ELSE’s!!! The only winner will be the leasing company.

    Lauren
    BPVLLC@aol.com

  • altinvest said:

    Great site and blog. It’s true that 99% of the brokers out
    there are non-performers or worse, and I’d like to think
    I’ve met 85% of them, but maybe that’s optimistic…

    I promise to weigh in on every name I know that I come
    across here,and hopefully get the same in return. For instance,
    I’m in total agreement on Unity One funding. A bunch of
    clueless knuckleheads (Scott) trying to talk tough (Richard).
    They suffer from a common malady I call the “masterbroker”
    syndrome, a form of joker-broker but just with more delusion,
    narcissism, aggression or a combination thereof, whereby they
    pretend to be a big facilitator to a major platform, but are just
    collecting files to shop for whatever they can find–usually just
    more masterbrokers, but no program.

    Speaking of which, has anyone had any experience with someone
    I suspect may be another masterbroker–Allan Shepherd
    of Private Capital Holdings in Helena, Montana? Thanks.

  • altinvest said:

    Which reminds me, about a year ago I spoke to a gentleman at Diamante Holdings, in this case on my behalf as an investor. I felt a somewhat sinister and dark presence on the phone, but asked for their docs anyway.

    I think it was the NCND that wanted me to agree to pay them $250,000 in the event of any fraud or misrepresentation on my part. Breathtaking. That pretty much tore it for me.

  • Junior said:

    ANYONE EVER HEARD OF AN LOUIE MOSS????????????? SUPPOSE TO BE AUTHOR OF AN BOOK.
    I’M SICK AND TIRED OF THESE POF GUYS. ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS TAKE YOUR MONEY. IF I AM WRONG I AM SORRY BUT I WANT TO SEE A TRANSACTION WORK WITH AN PROOF OF FUNDS.

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Great posts “altinvest”, we really need people like you to help educate and protect the less experienced. Also, your writing style is very gripping.

    Thank you very much for your time, and all of your additions to this blog!!!

  • Bill D said:

    Junior,
    I have heard of Louie Moss and he did write a book, but not sure that means anything. I posted on this site on 8/3 asking if anyone has done anything with him, but no responses in regards to this guy.

    Sorry I can’t help with more information. All I can see is just keep watching the site and see what comes up.

  • Mavai said:

    H.M Torrey has 5k of my funds. I am sorry he has done that to you as well. Yes he is in vegas trying to change his name from my understanding. As I said previously, I have moved on and finally got into something truthful and legit. Look the truth is this. Finding a real provider is like looking for a needle in a haystack!!!! it is truly truly truly a honor to get into a real trade not a RIGHT!!!! If you think you can get into this world with nickels and dimes you are sorely mistaken. You have to realize that this is for the elite and were trying to get involved. Also if you are not protected and have the proper corporations set up you are setting yourself up for disaster. Trust me! I have seen it happen time and time again. Be careful and know who you are dealing with. I already gave my recommendation and I hope we can clean up this bs. Aloha

  • Caleb Williams said:

    John Harris,

    We are currently working with Barrett Capital Exchange and Lauton Funding. I would ask to speak with you about your experience with them. I am worried we might be caught up in this same scam. Please email me at calebwilliams100600@gmail.com.

  • Marc said:

    Has anyone heard of Private Capital Holdings in Helena, Montana?

  • Stephanie Swensen said:

    Has anybody heard of Louie Moss?

  • Junior said:

    MAN I LOVE THIS SITE. THANKS FOR EVERYONE POSTING THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS. LET ME SAY THIS. I WAS WAITING TO SEE IF MY BUDDY WOULD SEE RETURNS PAST 1 MONTH AND HE HAS. I WAS VERY SHOCKED TO SAY THE LEASE. IT IS TRULY HARD TO FIND ANYTHING UNDER THE MAGIC NUMBER 100M. IF I DIDN’T KNOW MY BUDDY REALLY WELL AND TRULY WATCHED HIS BANK ACCOUNT GROW I WOULD SAY HE WAS BULL@@@@ING ME. PRIVATEGROUPCAPTIAL.ORG IS THE REAL SH@@. ON TO A DIFFERENT SUBJECT, MORE NON PERFORMERS.
    1. LUIS RODRIGUEZ BOWZ MANAGEMENT……. SUSPECT
    2.THE RANGER GROUP TEXAS…… SUSPECT
    3.ROY MANN FROM NYC……. THE JURY IS STILL OUT ON HIM.
    4. ROLAND ASHBERRY FLORIDA. SUSPECT.
    5. MARK MARSALISI TEXAS…. NO COMPLAINTS AS OF YET.
    6.H.M. TORREY… SUPER SUSPECT CALIFORNIA
    7.RJ CASELL… TOTAL SUSPECT TEXAS
    8. CHRIS EAVES… SUPER SUSPECT
    9. HERMAN SEO….. STAY AWAY FROM HIM….. CALIFORNIA
    10. ALEX HERNANDEZ SUPER SUSPECT….. CALIFORNIA
    11. DANE BRIADIER SUSPECT SUSPECT….. http://WWW.POFLLC.COM
    12. TONY BASS…… ULTRA SUSPECT!!!!!! ATLANTA GEORGIA.
    13. TO EVERYONE THAT SAYS THEY HAVE ACCESS TO MTN’S STOP LYINNGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU DON’T

    I AM GOING TO INVEST WITH MY BUDDY AND MOVE ON. THANKS AND I WILL CONTINUE TO POST MORE AND MORE UNTIL OUR WORLD IS CLEANED UP!

  • Aarow said:

    Has anyone worked with the IRA network, out of NY?? They want upfront “due dillagance” fees. Kinda fishy??

  • Aarow said:

    Does it make sense to look for funding in this forum, instead of putting it out there to be preyed upon by vultures?? I am looking for funding for a vertical wind tunnel in the Tuscon area..

    Any thoughts??

  • altinvest said:

    Marc,

    We’re dealing with Private Capital Holdings right now, and will let you know. Jury’s still out. You’ll notice I asked about them the other day in an earlier post.

    Junior,

    Good stuff–I’m in total agreement about everyone you mentioned that I know (about half). But I must add, IMHO, Mark Marsalisi is a masterbroker who pretended to be the “compliance officer” to a platform when he was nothing but a feeder to a woman named Nancy Edwards, another clueless and arrogant (a bad combo) masterbroker who will call clients that aren’t hers even after she’s been sent a C&D.

    Others MB’s/non-performers to avoid:

    Kevin Vickers, Minneapolis – extreme masterbroker – rich kid, exaggerator, claims all kinds of wild things, but doesn’t deliver in the end. Doesn’t even like the business. Go figure.

    Dino Awadisian, Glendale, CA – scammer and the father of the “Magnet Program.” If you get a topsheet for this program, burn it. The reason it’s called the Magnet Program is that he takes a
    magnet to your funds and you’ll never see them again. Feds are aware.

    Andy Kirsch, Dallas area – desperate, up-front fee scammer if he can get it, claims everything, has nothing. Loans, asset monetization, PPPs, you name it, he can’t do it.

    Nicholas Aaron, Atlanta – sounds like he’s at the bottom of a well on the phone. Zero game.

    “TK”, Dallas area – Nice guy, professional on phone, but hooked up to absolutely nothing. Recently was pitching the Magnet Program.

    Beverley Campos, Marin County, CA – successful RE broker, unsuccessful PPP broker, but this doesn’t stop her from bending your ear with her English accent, dropping names until you want to drop dead from boredom. Time waster on an hourly, weekly, or permanent basis if you let her. Hard to get off the phone, so best to not even start.

    More later.

  • Lauren said:

    Stephanie- Moss was mentioned on a few earlier posts. If you scroll back you can read.

    Here are some names that have been reported to me / be aware:

    Cheryl Childress- gentleman in AZ looking to speak to anyone who has had unsuccessful dealings

    Chinagozi Nwanko – Elitist Capital TX or NV

    Richard A Schulenberg – Beverly Hills CA

    Clients who have fraud in paper work or misrepresentation:

    Lassica- German passport

    Little – Florida

    MGK Enterprises- Abdullah

    MKPRODUCE- GA

    My favorite quote:
    “Silence is a fraud’s best friend”- A. McGuire Fraudaid.com

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Hello Everyone,

    We have been so pleased with the number of posts that we wanted to get your opinion on expanding the “blacklist” idea.

    In response to the obvious need, we were considering the possibility of adding a Fraud Protection Discussion Forum. This would focus on the private placement world, as well as other related investment areas. As you may know, Discussion Boards/Forums offer better interaction and organization for the user. In addition, we believe this would promote a more efficient community, and allow for easier access to information.

    If you can, please post any opinions or ideas you have in relation to the Discussion Forum. By assessing your input, our firm will customize the new Forum to meet the preferences, and interests of our growing community.

    Thank you once again for your assistance.

  • Junior said:

    TO ALTINVEST. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! WE WERE TRULY WONDERING ABOUT MARK MARSALISI AND NOW WE CAN PUT THIS ONE TO REST. HAS ANY ONE HEARD OF ANDRE THOMPSON OUT OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA? HOW ABOUT SUSAN GROSSMAN FROM LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA? WHAT ABOUT VICTOR FROM NAMC WORLDWIDE OUT OF NYC?

    Fernando Alvarez.

    Director of International Market.

    http://www.GGROUPCAPITAL.COM

    G GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    4004 Genesee Place. Suite 105

    Woodbridge – Va 22193

    ANTHONY FERLAZZO PRONTO COMMERCIAL??? ANY WORD ON HIM

    OK PEOPLE TO STAY AWAY FROM.
    FRED AT USSET.COM HE IS POF SCAMMER OUT OF NEVADA.
    SAM WALDMAN AND GARY WALDMAN OUT OF NYC.
    RICHARD TRASK OF SAN FRANCISCO

    WELL THAT IS ALL I HAVE FOR NOW. I WILL CONTINUE TO POST. THANKS GUYS

  • James said:

    Alt Invest,

    Can you provide any more info on your dealing with Dino Awadisian. Have someone who was looking at him for a program. Any additional insight would be appreciated. Thank you.

  • sbquest said:

    alt Invest i have had recent dealings with Kevin Vickers where he posed as an escrow agent do you have any more info to share about him.

  • altinvest said:

    sbquest,

    Hmm, very interesting. I’m not sure what’s up with that guy. He’s not an outright scammer, although that certainly qualifies as misrepresentation. He claims to have closed PPP deals and is certainly not broke, but we have reason to believe that family money accounts for more than a little of his holdings. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, unless you infer it’s all from PPP.

    He claims to have been a super-successful mortgage broker for seven years. He now does the RE buy-rehab-sell thing in the Minneapolis area, and spends a lot of time remodeling his own house. I get the sense that RE is his first love, not that there’s anything wrong with that either, just don’t lead everyone down the PP path and promise it’ll close on Thursday, then not return calls Thursday thru Monday. Hate that.

    He wasted five months of our time dragging us through a PPP which turned out to have involved a leased instrument when the client we brought him had cash, and it didn’t need to. There was always a new twist to the story, nothing was ever explained very well. He’s among the worst ever at explaining the mechanics of a deal, and over the months as the story changed, we soon realized he had lied many, many times.

    When you’d try and nail him down on specifics, he’d get condescending and/or have to take another call. Always that other call to get you off the phone. then he wouldn’t call you back. Got REAL old. Not prompt with paperwork because he really doesn’t care one way or the other. Made many promises, delivered next to nothing. Very tough to deal with and very unprofessional in my opinion.

  • Ray Peterson said:

    I’m new to this site and find it very interesting and worth a second look and participation. I have recenlty investigated several scams pertaining to fundings similar to those mentioned above, mainly from European cons and fundings. I’ll be sharing some of those names in a few days when I get back to my office.

    Ray
    International Bank Search Experts
    Offshore and Hidden Bank Account Locate Source

  • Ray Peterson said:

    Is this the Kai Lassen you were asking about? If you google him you can see where he lost his law license once, maybe twice for fradulant billing, but has been reinstated.

    Any complaint should be directed to the BAR in DE. They may be interested.

    Kai Lassen, Esquire
    Rockwick Capital, LLC.
    1000 N West St
    Wilmington, DE 19801
    302-540-5030

  • Lauren said:

    Dino Awadisian

    Kevin Vickers

    Personally, I have had unpleasant BS conversation with Dino-

    I put a few calls out on both of the above- Don’t waste your time!

  • James said:

    alt invest,

    you can reach me at jcrizane23@yahoo.com. Thanks for the insight, much appreciated.

  • altinvest said:

    Lauren,

    It occurs to me that I know of a Cheryl who Kevin and Dino have tried working through. Didn’t know her last name, and perhaps it’s her. Something tells me it is. And might that gentleman in AZ have the initials R.H.?

    James,

    You’ve got mail.

  • TidalWaveCorp said:

    WOW!!! serious investors don’t give up their are real good platform out there, just tighten up you DD when dealing with these so call brokers. I’ve learned if there’s an upfront fee it most likely to be a waste of time or scam. First most platform traders don’t solicit their information. You have to know someone to get involved. The one that are giving serious ROI. Investors goggle Ginnie Mae, this is a great US government back program, several of my associates and I has been working with this program, if you would like to know more about this program contact me zw@tidalwavecorp.com.

    Stop wasting your energy on these European platforms, it’s just to risky, only 1% of those traders are winners. And a lot of our brokers in the US are lazy and don’t do research. Note; the commissioners are charging brokers now for the lost of clients funds. Please… do your due diligence before contacting me, before we jeopardize our company position with Ginnie Mae, we will blacklist you.

    I wish you all the best of success!!

    Zabireal Washington
    877.243.6565 ext.675
    zw@tidalwavecorp.com

  • Martin Loos said:

    Hi
    I read the note from Bizking about TC Holding.
    Are you the only one who has had this experience with this firm, or are there more of you?

    Would like to know more asap as one of my clients is in talks with these guys

  • JV Crater said:

    Hi, Lauren and Junior youhave mentioned Cheryl Childress and Fernando Alvarez – any info on them?

  • Lauren said:

    ALTINVEST- I didn’t get your email but I would have liked to read it.

    Tidalwave- I did get your email.

    A matter of fact I am going to voice my opinion (even though I was not asked)

    This forum is to help protect investors and brokers. Even though you may be acting in a thoughtful manner by soliciting for your program I am not on this board to be solicited.

    Personally, I am available to speak or email with anyone on site, but please do not list me to receive your solicitations.

    Keep listing names, numbers, address’s of those who have taken of advantage of you and or your client’s

    For those of us who work very hard in many facets of this industry- those who take money upfront, waste everyone’s time, and who are unprofessional need to be called out!

  • Ida said:

    Hi,

    Has anyone ever deal with Ursula Arguedas of NYC?

    Thank you.

  • andy man said:

    Anyone heard of a Jas Takhar in Yuba City CA? Getting some weird vibes about her.

  • TidalWaveCorp said:

    Thanks for your respond Lauran it has been implemented into our data base. Your email address along with everyone else who has received a brief introduction about GNMA program has been deleted. We don’t spam.

    I can post a list of bad people that’s scamming,with out clients/investors doing their own due diligence and investigating each program it merely a waste of time.

    I’ve seen a few names posted on the bad list, I have proof they’ve done successful deals with associates of mine. Every deal will not be a success, each deal is different. I ask investors to do just a little homework, it can save you some heartache in the future. Investors check with Homeland Security, BBB,ICC, US Embassy in the area where the platform is located. If there’s no Embassy in that area,don’t chance it, pass up the deal.

    Scammers will forever be around, business must continue on. While investors are looking for large ROI overseas and losing big, our government in the US is asking for help from investors with less risk to their funds. Most investors still aren’t stepping up to the plate.

    What better security or protection can the investors get than investing in a program that has paid investors billions in the last few years. Contact your local political person, you will be surprised the connection you create when giving a 1K to a politician favorite charity.. HOMEWORK!!! HOMEWORK!!!

  • Junior said:

    HEY GUYS, I HAVE SOMEONE VERY CLOSE WHO SAYS FERNANDO ALVAREZ IS LEGIT, HOWEVER I WANT TO SEE THEM GET PAID OUT SO THE VERDICT IS STILL OUT OF THEM.

    TO TITLEWAVECORP. I DON’T THINK ANY POLITICIAN OR ANYONE IN GOVERNMENT IS GOING TO GIVE YOU ANY TYPE OF INFORMATION ON THINGS LIKE THIS. NO DISRESPECT TO YOU BY NO MEANS WHATSOEVER.

    LET ME TELL YOU WHAT THE REAL PROBLEM IS. 98.9% OF THE POPULATION OF THIS PLANET DON’T HAVE 100 MILLION DOLLARS TO ENTER INTO ANY TIME OF REAL TRANSACTION. THIS IS WHY YOU GET THE IDIOT POF GUYS WHO WANT TO SALE YOU A LEASED INSTRUMENT OR ACCOUNT FOR A FEE BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT IT WILL NEVER WORK. YOU HAVE TO BUILD YOUR NET WORTH IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE REAL DEAL. ON OCCASION YOU MAY FIND SOMEONE THAT CAN ACTUALLY PRODUCE ON A SMALLER LEVEL BUT THAT IS DUE TO PIGGYBACKING ON A REAL TRADE. MY GUY HAS BEEN APART OF SOMETHING THAT HAS PAID OUT FOR A WHILE DUE TO A REAL TRANSACTION TAKING PLACE AND BEING ABLE TO PIGGYBACK OFF OF IT. I AM SORRY TO SAY BUT UNLESS YOU HAVE REAL CAPITAL OR HAVE SOMEONE THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO PIGGYBACK YOU’RE BETTER OFF DOING SOMETHING ELSE. I MEAN GOSH IT IS SO LAUGHABLE WHEN YOU HEAR THESE INVESTORS WITH 100K TO 1MILLION DOLLARS TRY TO DICTATE THEIR WAY AND THINK THAT THEY HAVE ALL OF THE PRIORITIES WHEN IT COMES TO TRADING. NO ONE WANTS TO MOVE THEIR FUNDS EITHER. HA ARE YOU SERIOUS? HOW ARE YOU GOING TO ENTER INTO AN REAL TRANSACTION WITH 100K OR 1 MILLION DOLLARS?????????? OK LET’S SAY YOU CAN LEVERAGE YOUR MONEY 10 TIMES YOU’RE STILL FAR AWAY FROM ANYTHING. YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THIS. UNLESS YOU’RE WILLING TO MOVE FUNDS WHICH MOST AREN’T OR PIGGYBACK INTO A REAL TRANSACTION IT WILL NEVER I REPEAT NEVER HAPPEN FOR YOU!!!!!!!!! AS I SAID EARLIER THERE ARE CERTAIN TRADES THAT TAKE PLACE EVERY SO OFTEN THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO WORK IT BUT THEY ARE RARE!!!! IN THIS INDUSTRY IT IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS. MY GUY WHO IS MAKING MONEY WITH PRIVATEGROUPCAPTIAL.ORG IS ALLOWING ME TO PUT MY MONEY WITH HIS BECAUSE THEIR SMALL TRANSACTION IS FULL. I AM VERY UPSET THAT IT IS BECAUSE I WANTED TO GET IN AND MY GUY WAS TELLING ME IT WAS GOING TO CLOSE OUT AND I WAITED FOR SOMETHING ELSE AND IT DIDN’T PAN OUT. LEARN FROM ALL OF THE POST AND EXPERIENCES. KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU ARE DEALING WITH. UNLESS YOU WANT TO TRADE CURRENCIES GO FOR IT.

    ON TO ANOTHER THING.
    I HAVE LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY. IF YOU DON’T HAVE THE PROPER LLC’S AND IBC’S THEN YOU’RE SCREWED. I WOULDN’T TRADE DOMESTICALLY IF IT WAS THE LAST THING ON EARTH.

    I WILL LET YOU KNOW ABOUT MR FERNANDO ALVAREZ WITHIN THE NEXT 5 DAYS.

    TILL THEM TAKE CARE!

  • Lauren said:

    JV Crater:

    If you would like to email off board: BPVLLC@aol.com

    I will be willing to provide names and numbers of those who have had failed experiences, lost money, and wasted time but I can not post.

  • TidalWaveCorp said:

    Junior I guess that’s why the rich keep getting richer, you have to learn how to make connections. My mentor has been a lobbyist for the last 30years and have invested into this program back in 1996, he’s well off now. Do your HOMEWORK you will see Ginnie Mae has paid out to investors for years. This corp. was established in 1968

    Can anybody help me understand why investors look for PPP in other countries, as if the US Government don’t trade. That why I love this America anybody can get rich even dummies.

    There’s 17 trillion worth of bad real estate debt in the US, NACA has been cutting mortgages just to keep more mortgages from being place into the felling market. And these bankers are dealing (trading) with the government with their assets, trying to place money into the economy. HUD halted their bulk REOs program do to lack of support by US investors. It unreal that we’ve only gotten a couple US investor to consider participating in this program.

    OK investors keep searching for that big payout in foreign PPP, and keep listing to these experts that know the business, yet aren’t closing any deals. Maybe after losing most of your funds it will sink in, invest at home. You stand a better chance of locating your funds if taken. I love this site!!!

    Much success to all,

    CLOSED

  • beyondPPP said:

    I have traded FX with Stuart Cardall. He did welll for me and is still doing well. But the amount in 10 K not millions.

  • M Beckles said:

    Has anyone done any business with Marcus Barcroft? Bill D. asked about Marcus on this blog on August 3. It appears that blogger, S. King responded to him, but I am not sure. In any event has anyone done any Leased funds platform investing through Marcus Barcroft? Let us know.

  • HMTorrey scam said:

    does anybody have any current information on Hoyt Michael Torrey?.

    Any information would be great.

    thank you

  • altinvest said:

    M Beckles,

    My colleague has spoken with Marcus Barcroft on a couple of occasions but it has not gone any further, so I really can’t pass judgement on him.

    But the point is, the broker may be perfectly well-intended, just trying to make a commission on placing your funds with a leased instrument provider. This is still a really bad idea for the investor because 99% of working platforms will not take leased instruments, so you end up buying something that has utterly no value, and can’t get you where you want to be. It’s like bringing a Dodge Dart to race the Indy 500.

    There’s no reason to waste a solid six figures on a worthless instrument when there are viable options for 100-500K with solid returns.

  • TCYB said:

    Lauren Bonaparte priciple of Lauton Funding is a complete fraud and a liar. Stay away from her.

  • JustWondering said:

    Has anyone heard of large “Trusts” that want to fund real estate or humanitarian projects? They claim to need 10% of the project in a LOC Blocked for a year. The 10% can be leased at 4% of face, up front cash which will be drawn down in escrow prior to funding to cover the cost of the “leased instrument”.

    The funds are paid out over a 12 month period and the borrower is not charged interest. In fact, the funds are never repaid except when real estate is involved. Equity in the project is given for the funding. Sounds like JV money, but am concerned about the up-front payment of the 4% to “lease” the POF instrument.

    Please comment

  • altinvest said:

    JW,

    You SHOULD be concerned. Have you read the leased instrument and pof horror stories already posted on this forum?

    I suggest you start at the top and read carefully. I am among those here working hard to dissuade people from engaging in POF or leased instrument deals. I just weighed in on this a couple of posts back.

    There’s no reason to use a leased instument or a pof to fund anything, period. Can you borrow against a house that you’re renting to fund a project?

    So, knowing that, would you give a “provider” 4% of what they tell you is the value of your rented house in upfront cash?

    I’ll say it again–in may cases, there are ways to safely grow that 4% cash into something that CAN fund your project. You don’t need to buy what in most cases is a worthless piece of paper.

  • JustWondering said:

    altinvest,

    Thank you for your comments and I invite all others to do so as well. Please make sure you undestand that the “Trust” claims to be in the position to fund my project for over $50,000,000. They are asking for 10% to be placed into a LOC that cannot be touched by either party for a year and a day. I can put $5 million into escrow without leasing an instrument. Although, they tell me I can simply lease their $5 million for $200K. They say it is fine either way. Many of the other blogs here seem to be discussing investors looking to invest in PPP’s, where I am looking to receive funds from this source. Please advise.

  • Just Wondering said:

    The other bloggers seem to be talking about investing in these PPP’s. I am asking about a “Trust” which is interested in funding my project for $50 million and are asking for a 10% LOC. I can put up the $5 million. They are advising I use their leased instrument which carries a cost of 4% or $200k. I don’t wish to invest my $5 million and wait for the day when it balloons to $50 million.

    Please advise

  • Just Wondering said:

    Anyone heard of Virgil Hentz?

  • Jenny Wilderman said:

    Folks, most of you are reading and believing blogs from a Lauren. I have had direct dealings with this person and I can tell your firsthand that she is someone to stay away from. Dont let her know your name or business. Please be very careful of this person. She is not a professional. She is a liar and a con. She will tell you that she is a number one assistant to WGI Steve Woods whom she has posted unfavorable things about as well. She will get loud and obnoxious when you dont respond her way and she is a pro at stealing your clients. She doesnt have to know you to post your name to a website. She has too much time of her hands because no one will do good business with her. She couldn’t make a deal happen for you if she tried. Please be aware and do not buy into her hype. Talk about a unstable person. Just a note to all, when you post someone’s name, you defame their character. Please know the person. Know what you are talking about. And always know that you could be the next victim of a false posting!

  • Lauren said:

    ALTINVEST- email me when you can.

    BPVLLC@aol.com

    Lauren

  • dcs said:

    Mavai

    Please contact me by email: dcs285@gmail.com

    Thank you

  • Lauren said:

    Dear Jenny-

    I welcome all direct communication. My references are impeccable.

    My resume speaks volume. I consider myself “googlible” as well.

    Since I believe I know who you are, I understand your position. When someone takes my position to

    make sure clients do not engage with brokers who take upfront money, JV agreements that are

    unacceptable in the market place, and sends personal information claiming this person is a client yet

    the client does not know the broker and DECEPTIVELY lies about getting deals completed- I accept

    whatever you may want to say.

    I have connected and directed many victims who needed help. Guiding them to FINRA, SEC, Attorney

    General, and other victims who lost money to the same scammers. My work has taken endless hours to compile for no other reason then the scammers make the good guys lose credibility.

    Jaime- Why do you not post under your name?

    I know you have issues with the deals I have closed but I have done them honestly, fairly, and

    successfully. All broker’s should know how to complete an agreement with their client, right? If client sends you a C & D because they were never your client- you got a problem. Would you like me to post a copy?

    When you can produce a client who has not been successful, please ask them to post here.

    I love this site- I have been posting it everywhere I can post. At some point we can make this a place to clean up the industry and save a lot of people time and money!

    Lauren Montillo

    On another note a few people are very upset their names have been mentioned on this board which means everyone is doing a very good job. I received a call today asking what I posted about KEVIN VICKERS- I said not much others have posted about him- you guys hit a nerve!!!

  • jimcorp said:

    Feedback on Allan Shepard of Private Capital Holdings – A bit difficult/frustrating to get in touch with directly. My biz partner heard of him through another hotel developer (mogel-type) that was entered into a PPP and funded by Shepard. However, the investor was protective of Shepard’s number, so my partner got to Shepard through one of his facilitators (a top-notch woman out of FL) who screens investors and their projects for Shepard, and my biz partner was entered into a 40 week PPP thru Private Capital Holdings and is about 1/2 through and is receiving funding for his project as promised. Shepard’s program requires a project – not designed for personal enrichment, and they have an extensive screening process. But if you can get through their compliance,they’re the real deal. Jimmy

  • Jungle said:

    jimcorp, do you know their minimum investment amount and how to get in touch with them? Thanks.

  • HMTorrey scam said:

    has anyone heard of COLE SMITH with ELOC capital?

    he sounds like the real deal since he is a book author and has a website talking about corporate funding…

    any info would be great help..

  • Magnet Group said:

    My name is Dino Awadisian with Magnet Investment Group. I don’t know who you people are and I have never heard of any of you. for your information, We get about 15 new files a week for trad and we only work with one file at a time, if any of you have any documents that same our name on them contracts with our name PLEASE bring it to our attention, for the poeple that say all the Stupid nonsense coments about me or my firm they better have some solid proof trust me your not getting off easy, to give you some back around on my firm Magnet dose not have any contracts with any client for a trad at this time my firm is only 60 days old, so how can you say all this about someone you don’t and never have dealt with. there is about 30 brokers that pretend that they have direct contact with us and make all kinds of promises to clients that we dont no about. please next time tell the truth and dont make up story’s.

    Dino Awadisian

  • dcs said:

    JUNIOR

    Please contact me by email

    dcs285@gmail.com

    Thanks

  • Curious said:

    Has anyone dealt with a company called Aspen Capital Group? Has anyone dealt with a gentleman by the name of Douglas Martin? Please advise.

    Many thanks

  • CBA said:

    I am being asked to lease a CD for $100M to be able to use it in a PPP. I do not have to put money in up front nor do I have to put money in an escrow. I am supposed to receive the certificate first from Chase Manhattan then have it placed with a PPP broker before I ever even have to make my placement fee for the leased CD. Anyone heard of this kind of program and if so what are your opinions?

    Thanks

  • Junior said:

    HEY GUYS. I FOUND OUT THAT FERNANDO ALVAREZ IS DOING WHAT HE SAYS HE WOULD DO. MY GUY IS GOING FORTH WITH HIM AND THINGS ARE MOVING WELL. I GUESS WE WILL SEE WHEN IT COMES TIME FOR PAYOUTS. TO DCS. I AM NOT SURE WHOM YOU’RE REFERRING TO BUT MY BUDDY HAS BEEN PAID OUT IN FULL AND I HAVE HAD MY PAYOUTS FROM THEM AS WELL. IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE SOUR GRAPES. I DO KNOW THEY HAVE TAKEN DOWN THEIR INVESTMENT SECTION. FROM MY UNDERSTANDING YOU’RE A MASTERBROKER YOURSELF. YOU CLAIM TO HAVE INVESTORS AND NEVER PROOF UP. I HAVE SEEN YOU ON SEVERAL OTHER SOCIAL SITES. YOU CLAIM TO HAVE SOURCES FOR SEVERAL DIFFERENT FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS. IN THIS INDUSTRY YOU MUST KNOW WHO YOU ARE DEALING WITH. DON’T MESS IT UP FOR OTHERS LOOKING FOR A TRUE SOURCE. ONTO ANOTHER SUBJECT. WHAT IS UP WITH ALL OF THESE GUYS TRYING TO SELL YOU AN LEASE INSTRUMENT??????
    IT IS UNREAL AND I CANNOT BEGIN TO EXPLAIN WHY WOULD ANYONE EVEN THINK ABOUT GETTING A LEASE INSTRUMENT. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE WOULD LEASE AN CASHED ACCOUNT. UNLESS YOU’RE TRYING TO FLASH CASH FOR YOUR CORPORATION OR NET WORTH, I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY PROGRAM WORK WITH LEASE FUNDS OR INSTRUMENTS. IF I AM WRONG PLEASE SHOW ME…
    I WOULD PAY TOP DOLLAR TO ANYONE WHO CAN PROVE THEY CAN GET A LEASE INSTRUMENT MONETIZED. ANY HOOT! GUYS LET’S KEEP IT GOING.

  • dcs said:

    JUNIOR

    I am not accusing anyone here, just want to get things clarified for my investor and for the bloggers here.

    Also where do you see my name in social sites?

    please kindly contact me by email: dcs285@gmail.com

    I would appreciate that

  • Bill D said:

    CBA,
    Leased instruments cannot be placed into a trade. It would be like trying to refinace a property that you rent.
    The leased instrument will not pass compliance. If they are willing to waive all the fees until the CD goes into trade, get them to wait for the trade to start producing income, which at the $100 M should only be a week or two.
    You should put these people on this list, I don’t think this is ligit.

    You can e-mail me at emortgag@aol.com if you have any specific questions.

  • Bishop said:

    I can’t tell all of you how many times I have said I wish there was a site like this and low and behold here it is, so kudo’s to the developer of this site.

    Like most of you I have run through some pretty bad individuals but being new to the board I will wait to chime in when I see names that I have personal first hand knowledge of.

    Does anyone know anything about MST out of Portland Oregon?

    Also, I have heard for years about a group in Texas that is run by a Judge that has a private platform by invitation only.

    Any information anyone has would be appreciated.

  • Moving ON said:

    This is Wonderful. Hats off to the owner of this site. It is much needed. We need to clean up this industry and really make some funds. I have not heard of more than 2 people in the complete secondary market ever getting paid. Most of the people don’t know if
    they are not license they will not get paid . Intermendaires are always cut out because the buyers and seller know they do not have to pay. There are so many names that is nothing but FAKE and Fraud to many to name just say most of the seller and most of the buyers are using someone else funds or leased funds . Euroclear NO PROOF PAPER A waste of time MTN and BG and Tstrips and Currency and OIL
    and all the rest. YOu will look up and 4 years will have passed you by like no time and still no closing your bills are still going on
    you are on more conference calls and skypes and telephone calls from
    here to China to Europe to Africa to US and you are still BROKE
    Family all thing you are crazy saying you are closing a Zillion Dollar deal from some one you only met on the internet across the world and you talk and talk and start beliving these people that they have what they say . you get a buyer and no seller and the same all the time. I am moving on . I ran a great business in the past and will go back to the basis and get it going. once I do I will let everyone know that first I have really closed and second
    how you can do the same. MOVING ON much sucess to all the real hard working people and don’t get me wrong I have met a lot of them but just misguieded by the money you can really make and seems if you could just get one you would make up for all the time you spend sleepless nights and missing events with the family and friends you will look around and you are no where . Take it from me GET OUT Run for your life . Get a license and get protected by large company that you may have a better chance of getting paid. Sign off for now by MOVING ON….. I will at some point send the long long list of people to AVOID for the new ones and some of the old it is a small world same people over and over. WAKE UP I HAD TOO!!!!

  • wayne umbertis said:

    we have been offered investment funds from a participant in evergreen. While we are not the kind of large dollar investment usually associated with these funds, the technology is fundamental and potentially worth billions. We have now been in a ‘wait’ position for too long. Anybody else had similar situations particularly with Evergreen? Thanks

  • Atlantic Capital said:

    In response to Bishops inquiry.

    I have never heard of MST, but I do know who the Judge is and I am a little shocked he is mentioned here.

    The Judge is a former Federal Banking Judge who has a large law firm that specializes in banking fraud. He runs 2 very legitimate CASH ONLY platforms that are by invitation only.

    The Judge’s only requirement is the investor submits a CIS, passport and POF. Without this, the investor has no chance. This information can be submitted directly to his program manager.

    The Judge will conduct an FBI background check and check the funds. I learned this first hand when I brought a potential investor in for Proofing up and he was not quite what he claimed to be (it was painful for the investor and very embarrassing for me).

    The Judge is not someone you want to try to pull a fast one on because you will quickly end up on the wrong side of the FBI if there is any fraud or deception. (Just so you know, he still sits the bench for other judges who need to take time off so he is still very well connected.)

    The background check and Proofing up typically takes 48 to 72 hours and once done if all is well total transparency is given to the investor. The Judges Law firms web site is given to the investor at this time so the investor can learn who the Judge is. The investor can also Google the Judge because there is tons written on him (nothing bad).

    At this time the investor is invited to travel to the Judges Law firm and meet directly with him and the program manager where there and only there will he discuss the programs, performance and returns.

    The Judge has two options; the first is $250K to $9.999M. Those funds are handled in the US, anything $10M or larger goes to Zurich which the investor is invited to travel there with the Judge and meet with the trader(s) and see the platform run. This is actually encouraged.

    I can also tell you first hand that everyone that meets the Judge is immediately convinced, he is a really great person who’s Humanitarian and Philanthropic gifts are endless.

    I personally have not yet placed an investor in the $10M and up program (the first time I tried is the situation I mentioned above where the investor was not truthful) but I have placed people in the lower program and can provide direct contact with investors if you want to hear first hand from someone else currently participating.

    Just so you know, this program is not the crazy returns you hear that some of these brokers state like 100% or more a week but it is a real program returning a very attractive rate of return with an individual that is as real as he can be.

    Bishop, post your email and I will respond to you personally.

  • Bishop said:

    Thanks Atlantic Capital, it sounds as if we might be speaking about the same elusive Judge.

    I didn’t mean to shock you by mentioning him, nor was I inquiring to see if he was a phony. I know the Judge is real but finding a way to get to him is nearly impossible.

    I have been trying to find funding for a Senior Assisted Living Center and even with 25% liquid Cash to put down I can’t find a bank to even look at it.

    I have no issues with the background check and proofing the funds and I promise I won’t waste your time or embarrass you.

    Please contact me direct.

    dabishop@bellsouth.net

  • Jungle said:

    Atlantic Capital,

    Would you please contact me regarding the program with the Judge?

    coleman05@sbcglobal.net

  • dcs said:

    Atlantic Capital,

    Please contact me by email

    dcs285@gmail.com

    thanks

  • Junior said:

    HEY GUYS. HAVE YOU HEARD OF A JAMES BELLWOOD????? HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE A TRADER?
    IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO ON HIM IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. ALSO HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF ANTHONY FERLAZZO? I ASKED ABOUT ANTHONY A WHILE BACK. ONCE AGAIN LET’S KEEP MOVING FORWARD AND CONTINUE TO CLEAN UP THE INDUSTRY.

  • Coolbreeze said:

    Atlantic Capital,

    Would you please contact me @ tonythomp1959@yahoo.com regarding this program. Thank you in advance.

  • Bemused said:

    Have been having a long saga funding a project using Prospexx Integrated Capital based in Canada that were introduced to me via a Broker.I did extensive searches pre the postings that have been occuring on this site there was nothing detrimental about the Principal Tom Mackenzie.The deal is still not concluded however is well advanced but there still delays.A factor that does concern me is that If the business has been established for so long even with non disclosure agreements there must be a multitude of clients that would just say yes I got funded even if I paid upfront DD but I can not find anything.
    Knowing that agendas can be hidden all I am asking for are a few positives or the negatives to be a bit more specific.
    For example John Harris are you just annoyed for your client not getting funded Are Launton connected to Barrett Capital and then Prospexx and If so just tell some of your happy clients to confirm that it is not a daisy chain bur real funds.
    Seems a good forum to do it on.
    Thanks in advance

  • dcs said:

    JUNIOR

    i havent received any emails from you.

  • Junior said:

    DCS. HEY I DON’T KNOW YOU. MY LIFE IS NOT WRAPPED AROUND THIS SITE. I COME ON HERE TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCES WITH MASTERBROKERS SO OTHERS WON’T GET CAUGHT UP. I DUNNO WHAT IS YOUR DEAL.

    dcs said:

    Atlantic Capital,

    Please contact me by email

    dcs285@gmail.com

    thanks

    - 31 August 2009 at 12:58 am

    IT IS LIKE YOU’RE DESPERATE TO GET INFORMATION. I’M NOT GOING TO E-MAIL YOU AND I WOULD HOPE THE ADMINISTRATOR SEE THAT YOU’RE JUST FISHING AROUND FOR INFORMATION. I HOPE YOU’RE NOT APART OF THIS SITE BECAUSE IF SO I’M NEVER COMING BACK ON HERE. GET YOUR OWN SOURCES AND STOP FISHING FOR INFORMATION. ANYWAYS! IM ON HERE TO LET YOU KNOW ABOUT ANOTHER RJ CASELL DISASTER. WATCH OUT FOR HIM.

  • dcs said:

    JUNIOR

    DONT WORRY I WILL NOT TRACE YOUR EMAIL AND I HAVE MY OWN SOURCES.

    BY THE WAY MAVAI DISSAPEARED.

  • Junior said:

    THIS IS MY FINAL RESPONSE TO DCS. TRACE MY E-MAIL??????? BE CAREFUL!!!! I’LL TELL YOU WHAT WHY DON’T YOU COME TO LAS VEGAS AND MEET IN PERSON OTHERWISE MOVE ON. ANOTHER THING? DO I SUPPOSED TO KNOW MAVAI? IF I WERE YOU I WOULD GO BACK TO YOUR FANTASY SITES AND TRY TO SALE ALL OF YOUR FAKE INSTRUMENTS. BRO I SWEAR YOU’RE ANNOYING. IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN SOURCES WHY IS IT THAT YOU CONTINUE TO ASK PEOPLE FOR THEIR E-MAIL??? IT DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE TO ME. GO AHEAD AND TRACE MY E-MAIL. IT WILL TELL YOU THAT I AM IN HENDERSON NV. IF YOU NEED MORE ATTENTION THAT IS ON YOU. I AM NOT GOING TO RESPOND TO ANYMORE OF YOUR POST.

    ON TO SOMETHING WAY MORE IMPORTANT FERNANDO ALVAREZ GROUP IS SUPPOSED TO BE MOVING FORWARD AND A CONTRACT IS ON IT’S WAY. OK LET’S SEE WHAT HAPPENS. ALSO ANY WORD ON ANTHONY FERLAZZO? ONCE AGAIN SORRY GUYS FOR THE OVER POST.

  • Bishop said:

    Junior,

    I am dealing with R.J. Casell as we speak. Can you either write to my personal email and tell me more or post it here. I have turned in paperwork to him to hypothecate a bond and he is supposed to deliver a contract here in the next day or so.

    I actually told him about this site and that people were saying he was a time waster and his partner contacted me and told me it was just all sour grapes.

    If you can shed some light on him it might save me a great deal of time.

    dabishop@bellsouth.net

  • Lauren said:

    Junior,

    On your August 27th post you said you would pay to see a leased instrument monetized- Are you dealing with Anthony for this ? I met someone who spoke to him last year – he says he does this.

    Also I found a post online where he advertised his services to monetize an instrument:

    Anthony Ferlazzo

    Reply »|Report Abuse|Judge it!|#1Jan 7, 2008

    Your Needs Change. Finance for flexibility.

    Credit lines for MTN, BG, SBLC, or Letter of Credit that you have. We can fund in 3-5 days after receiving all the required documentation.

    We offer a high-paying PPP opportunity, as well.

    For more information visit http://www.prontXXXXXXXXXXX.com

    Submit your funding request today.

    I XXX HIS SITE AS I DO NOT WANT THIS TO BE MISREAD AS AN ENDORSEMENT OR REFERRAL- PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT!!!!!

  • Junior said:

    TO BISHOP. WE DEALT WITH RJ CASELL ON 3 OCCASIONS. THE 1ST TIME WE DEALT WITH HIM OUR INVESTOR WENT ALL THE WAY WITH HIM WITH 100M AND WITHIN 2 MONTHS NOTHING HAPPENED! HE TOLD US THAT IT WAS OUR INVESTOR WHO WAS UNWILLING TO MOVE FORWARD. TO THIS DAY THE INVESTOR HAS NOT SPOKE TO US. THE 2ND ENCOUNTER WAS WITH OUR INVESTORS OUT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THEY DID THEIR RESEARCH ON HIM AND FOUND OUT THAT HE LIVED IN A APARTMENT BUILDING. FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS SAID THEY HAVE CLOSED A DEAL STILL LIVING IN APARTMENT BUILDING???? SO WE LEFT HIM ALONE FROM THERE. ONE OF MY FRIENDS SAID THEY WANTED US TO HELP THEM IN THIS TRANSACTION AND WANTED TO KNOW DID I KNOW A GUY BY THE NAME OF R.J. CASELL. WE TOLD THEM TO RUN AWAY FROM HIM. ONE OF THE INVESTORS OFFER TO MEET WITH HIM AND HE DECLINED. THE LAST TIME OUR GROUP SPOKE TO HIM HIS WIFE WAS SICK. HE ALWAYS TELL YOU WHAT SCHOOL HE WENT TO IN ARIZONA CALLED FUNDERBERG BANKING SCHOOL OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. JUST BE CAREFUL. WE HAVE HAD NO SUCCESS WITH HIM AND I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHERS AS WELL THAT THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY SUCCESS. TO LAURA. YES I UNDERSTAND YOUR POSITION ON ENDORSING COMPANIES. I MADE THAT MISTAKE AND IT ALMOST COST ME. NO I AM NOT DEALING WITH HIM BUT I READ THE SAME THING AS WELL. I DON’T BELIEVE YOU CAN MONETIZE A LEASE INSTRUMENT. HE ALSO SAYS THAT IT IS A NON RECOURSE LOAN AS WELL. I AM NOT TOO SURE ABOUT THAT. AS I SAID BEFORE I WOULD PAY $$$$$$$$$$$$$ CASH TO ANYONE YOU CAN SHOW ME 100% LEGITIMATE PROOF THAT THEY CAN MONETIZE A LEASE INSTRUMENT AND GO INTO TRADE WITH ONE. I HOPE THAT HELPS.

  • Mel Ayu said:

    Does anybody ever deal with Stephen Vasak and Jon V. Dockman.If you have any information about them in PPP. Thank you

  • Bishop said:

    Junior,

    Thanks for the input and so far R.J. Casell has been on the money with his response’s and paperwork and everything has checked out so far but the real test comes with producing.

    I understand that not everyone is successful and those that are would not be on here looking but it’s good to hear past experiences from people.

    I will report back if I have any success to either confirm or set the record straight.

    Thanks again!

  • PGC LTD. RICK said:

    Good day to all. We have been informed through multiple individuals that our company has been represented on this site. We would like to clarify any and all inquiries regarding our corporation. We help corporations and individuals establish onshore and offshore entities along with onshore and offshore bank accounts as well. Our goal is to educate individuals on the ongoing changes taking place worldwide. As of late we have encounter an influx of inquiries for private transactions due to clients breeching their confidential contractual agreements with our corporation. We no longer assist anyone into any transactions PERIOD!. We have monitored several individuals on this site and have taken extra precaution due to their inability to follow rules and regulations. We wish you all the best in your future business transactions.

    Thank you

    CFO
    Rick A. Roberts

  • Adam Smith said:

    Patricia Mohammed in Parkland Florida. Has anyone ever dealt with her?

  • Doug said:

    I am responding to BISHOP

    MST out of Portland Oregon is a platform run by a guy named Mack.

    They wasted our time with nonsense for 6 months.

    They supposedly have directors all over the country but the end result is these guys are all phonies.

    MST is a joke, they not only couldn’t take Securities into Trade but when we brought them a large Cash investor they couldn’t do that either and than tried to circumvent us to the investor once they recieved a “Cease and Desist”.

    Stay away from these frauds!!!!

  • Jeffery said:

    Response to Chris George on Aug 2.

    You have http://www.banktrading.net listed as your website. Are you affiliated with them? Are they for real? Anyone know who they are? If you had $750,000 that was scammed, you must have some real capital behind you. I’d like to find out more. Trying to raise capital for a distressed real estate venture. I’m not a broker though… we are the actual sponsor. Unleveraged returns targeted at 20% IRR.

    This is a great board… any chance we can do one about people that have closed a real transaction?

    Jeffery Mah
    jlfmah@yahoo.com

  • Jimmy said:

    For Jungle: This is in response to Jungle back on August 25, who requested more info regarding Alan Shepard of Private Capital Holdings. I’m not sure of their minimum investement amount, I guess it depends on the type of instrument, and I was not able to get Shepard’s number directly as he only gives it to his direct clients who are instructed by him not to share it. I was given, however, the number for his broker/assistant (not sure exactly what her title is) out of Florida who I understand has a direct line to Shepard and handles compliance, instake, etc for him and investors. I was instructed not to give her number out here. If you want to email me, I can share it with you. Also, just to clarify, my biz partner is in the PPP (not me) and Shepard delivered him right to the trade group, and he’s about 1/2 way through and is being paid, but — unfortunately — I’m not his partner with him for the PPP or the project he’s funding with the payouts. He was in the PPP prior to us becoming partners on another project. Hope this helps. My personal email is JIMCORPCR@AOL.COM

  • Tammy said:

    Hello, I received a call today from a gentleman who has posted on this site and knows one of our investors who we helped with non-loan project funding — and he asked if he could give out my name and and email to other interested investors he had met on this site. There are strict compliance/solicitation rules, and I was hesitant to allow him to manage this process. However, after he directed me to this site, and I read the trials and tribulations that many investors have been through, I believe we can help SOME of the investors who have posted on this site. We are focused on directly helping “good investors with good projects” and we will not work with a string of brokers. Our programs can assist investors by providing non-loan funding for their projects. If you have any questions, you may email me at my personal (versus business) email: TampaBayEarth@aol.com. Thank you. Tammy

  • Bemused said:

    Hello Tom Mackenzie could you please tell me the best way to contact you directly Your e mail just returns and says contact a broker.All numbers are just answer machines I would like to identify myself to you and prevent concerns !

  • Jungle said:

    Jimmy

    Thanks for your reply. I have tried to email you but it comes back undeliverable. Would you send me an email? coleman05@sbcglobal.net

    Thanks

  • Swissbank said:

    Great to see this website and some of the names that come up not so clean here as in other sites, such as Phoenix lending, Angel and Tom McKenzie who I see is again preaching that his company funds projects- name them then please Tom and perhaps give a reason why you have been trading from four companies with different names all with blogs from disgruntled customers who have given your company money for due dilligence fees ? I persoannly know of three quality projects that you have not funded and given no reason , all with exceptional business plans and works class development teams.
    Swissbank

  • Swissbank said:

    Hi Guys

    Very good website for sharing information amongst like minded people. Has anybody here dealt with Dermot McAtamney and Thomas OSTERREICHER, as they seem to be well connected and talk of a good program via a swiss bank. be good to know if anybody has any dealing with either regarding private placements.

    There is a good lawyers website that is informative for all of you looking to enter this market either as principles or brokers. If you google Robert Townsend he has a law practice in California and has written a book on high yeild investment scams and put some of the bad guys behind bars where they belong. Good read ( along with the excellent content here ) for the good guys amongst us and should scare the life out of the wanna be bad boys.
    Swissbank

  • Lauren said:

    This thread is becoming conviluted with solicitation.

    I think it is great to have a forum to exchange information but this is a blacklist- The point is not to find those who have problems and offer your solutions it is to prevent an individual or company from continuing unacceptable business practices.

    Tammy’s post with a good handful of other’s do not belong on this page.

    There are many of us who are professional and successful with programs and we do not solicit.

    Taking the time to post all of those who have made this industry criminal is the right reasons to post!

    MODERATOR: How about removing or moving all posts that solicit?

  • Bemused said:

    Response to Lauren I disagree the very mode of operation of these people which then leave companies needing to start again breeds a requirement for others of a honest nature to help Yes it would be great to have a definative black list and and maybe an opposite list would be created by default.
    If a broker is prepared to spend time as one of his clients has been lead to a scam it is better than abjecting his responsability
    However using a board like this allows people to make a judgment maybe then the Moderator can do a synopsis For example I have asked for somthing positive from Prospexx Integrated Capital and Barrett Capital Exchange a number of times and although the principal has previously posted on here had no response Should therefore they be put on a Blacklist.
    Then if I was to make contact with someone that I closed a deal with on here would that be solicitation from them or just a solution to the problem that some people have created.
    Then the conclusion of this blog would become so powerful and meaningful in the real world.
    Would that be so wrong?

  • Bemused said:

    So here we go is this the start of it Tom Mckenzie is principal of Prospexx Integrated Capital it says on the website http://www.prospexx.com Simple Internet searches show the connection to Barrett Capital Exchange and show that and his daughter Micheala Barrett is principal it says on the website http://www.barrettcapital.ca Previously on this blog that has all been covered in a negative way by Mr John Harris who reposted after the post from Tom Mckenzie so we can still presume he is disgruntled I have constantly asked for anything positive and received nothing from either company!
    Swissbank posts and eludes to the fact that this has happened before and gives tangible failures and another two companies that Tom Mckenzie has taken DD fees for and not produced.
    Do we then assume if they can not produce positive proof of closed deals they should be on a BLACKLIST?

  • Junior said:

    HAPPY LABOR DAY. TO SWISSBANK. ROBERT TOWNSEND IS FULL OF @@@@. YES HE IS A LAWYER IN CALIFORNIA AND YES HE PROBABLY DID PUT FAKE PROVIDERS IN JAIL HOWEVER LET ME TELL YOU THIS. WE MET UP WITH HIM FACE TO FACE IN BRENTWOOD. THAT IS ALONG WAY FOR US TO DRIVE FROM NV BUT HEY IT SEEMED AS IF HE KNEW WHAT HE WAS TALKING ABOUT SO WHEN WE MET WITH HIM HE WENT ON AND ON ABOUT THIS WORLD DOESNT EXIST AND IT IS ALL A HUGE PONZI SCHEME BLAH BLAH BLAH BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AT THE END HE TRIED TO GET MY PARTNERS AND I TO GET INTO A TRANSACTION WITH HIM THAT HE REPRESENTS!!!! IN LONDON!!!!!!!! THAT IS WHEN WE KNEW HE WAS FULL OF IT. HE TOLD US THAT THE RETURN WAS 15% AND I TOLD HIM WE CAN DO THAT IN THE FOREX MARKET. SO LOOK THE TRUTH IS NO ONE WANTS TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS WORLD. IT IS NOT THAT DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND OR SEE THAT THIS WORLD TRULY EXIST. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LOOK AT THE FEDERAL RESERVE AND STUDY. IT IS THAT SIMPLE. ANY PLACE WHERE THEY CAN CREATE MONEY FROM NOTHING UMMM YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT THIS WORLD EXIST. PERIOD!

  • Anthony said:

    DUE dILLIGENCE WOULD BE INAPPROPIATE FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. Please do not forget the Federal Goverment is deisgned to prevent and educate individuals on such skeptial investments. See http://www.fincen.gov THE FINANCIAL CRIME ENFORCEMENT NETWORK

  • Bemused said:

    Thanks for that constructive comment Junior. Although I find it hard to take anyone seriously that does not know where his caps lock key is.
    So you know Swissbank and do not like Robert Townsend as he presents a return that is at least 10% above the market where it is located.Your point is what he should be on a blacklist? Or that you can attain a higher return My advice would to be spend it on typing lessons.In reality your other posts were more helpful naming names that maybe should be avoided or BLACKLISTED (it is third button up on the left).
    Do you want to tell us the truth?

  • Bemused said:

    Junior

    Only Joking You seem like the guy that can contribute a lot to the BLACKLIST.
    Author is it now time to start the list as a simple link?

  • Bemused said:

    If they do not like being on the list find a mechanism to prove a closed deal and then it can go alongside the list. Or they can apply to be removed by giving certain facts like they have produced anything simple I think?

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  • Lauren said:

    Junior,

    I would love to engage in the topic about HIM but not on board.

    To BEMUSED- I think you have a valid rebuttal but I do believe it belongs on another board. To have complete agreement with you we would have to define PROOF of Preformance which is another difficult topic.

    When IP address’s can be traced to the person of the company, to Nigeria, or from the accused on this board who I know for a fact is lying but most of you would not- I have to say for the protection of the naive not to be so anxious to speak to someone who CLAIMS they are in a successful program.

    It is quite easy for me to tell who is who- I pick up the phone and can get a proof positive or negative on most of those BLACKLISTED.

    I have a long list coming too. Don’t be surprised that I will not be posting it as I am an easy target. My name, email, and phone number are all over the internet for various reasons.

    SInce I am not looking for any more threats of lawsuits I am limited in what I can post.

    Most of you are so on target knowing who is who- I promise you preformers are easy to pick too. Here are a few characteristics: TRANSPARENT, RESPONSIBLE IN WHAT THEY SAY, DOCUMENTS WILL BE ORGANIZED AND PROFESSIONAL, HOME ADDRESS FOR A PROPERTY NOT IN A TENT IN MONTANA, SPEAK WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CONFIDENCE ABOUT THE DETAILS WITHOUT ALWAYS SAYING THEY HAVE TO REFER TO THE “TRADER”, TYPICALLY WILL NOT USE WORDS LIKE PPP, HYIP, WILL NOT QUOTE PROFITS, WILL NOT NEED A FPA, AND WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE COORDINATES FOR WHERE THE PROGRAM WILL OCCUR. MOST IMPORTANTLY FUNDS REMAIN IN THE CONTROL OF THE CLIENT

  • Junior said:

    To BEMUSED. Please forgive me! I love to write in caps so people can see what I am writing clearly. For you I will write normally. I do not hate Mr. Robert Townsend at all. As I said previously, he told us straight to our face that this world does not exist and that we were chasing a huge pipe dream. So if I am chasing a pipe dream why did he try to sale us on a program at the end of the lunch? Also, something else he said that startled us, he said that these programs only accept non americans who understand this type of financing and who are more sophisticated…. OK I GUESS??? Hey i am not on here to destroy people but when you have been scammed out of cash and have been in this industry for years you run into a lot of funny characters. I do not want anyone to lose their money or get caught up with the wrong individuals. DEAR LAUREN. I WOULD LOVE TO SPEAK TO YOU MORE ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCE WITH MR TOWNSEND. ALSO I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW SOMETHING. ANYONE CAN MASK THEIR IP ADDRESS. ANYONE CAN DRIVE UP IN RENTED CAR. ANYONE CAN TRY TO IMPRESS YOU BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY IT IS ALL ABOUT PERFORMANCE PERIOD! I DON’T CARE IF YOU DRIVE A YUGO. I DON’T CARE IF YOU LIVE IN A HOLE IN THE WALL. I DON’T CARE WHAT ETHNICITY YOU ARE. AS LONG AS YOU ARE ABLE TO GET THE JOB DONE THAT IS FINE WITH ME!!! PERIOD. THANKS

  • Lauren said:

    Junior,

    You are forcing me to be more specific and write as quickly as I think as I do not want to be misunderstood.

    My comment about “the tent in Montana” needs clarification as I completely agree with you. Where someone lives, what they drive, and their ethnicity is unimportant as long as they deliver on their promises.

    I was trying to say- If one claim’s to be successful but asks for you to wire funds, upfront fees, and ridiculous JV’s and lives in a TENT IN MONTANA, you may want to think twice. THE END. I apologize if I offended anyone.

    Please know I hear stories all day, week, month and year. It starts with it was an “attorney’s trust escrow account” and continues with we met and they were Professional BUT the stories all end the same…WHERE IS THE MONEY?

    For this reason, I reach out to ask everyone to think about guarantees and safety methods to prevent the loss of money.

  • Orlan said:

    Hello Mr. Kumar. Mr. Cohen is well publicised, so good some not. But most of the info you are posting is accurate.
    The sovereign and genesis programs are well publicised, I think mostly by people who know a little but not a lot.
    The programs do exist, but entry into the Genesis is now at 1B minimum and I believe the book will be closed very shortly.

  • Orlan said:

    Apologies Mr. Kumar. I meant the Sovereign Program, Genesis has closed.

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  • The Lion of Redemption said:

    Warning!!!!
    Beware of Bishop, She is not who she say she is. I found her while looking up info on another scam artist. Bishop took our money promising to get us returns in one week. We didn’t hear from her for a while and then she showed up in Atlanta and met us personally stating she was putting us in trade with someone else. Long story short, she took our money and we never received a dime. The sad part is the money was going to purchase a new home for our church and she took it. She cried victim and swore she was personally out of money. I do have good news she is finally under investigation and I for one will be glad when she is finally arrested. And who ever takes her 25%, that money is surely from a criminal origin!!!!
    People like her are heartless please stay away!!!!

  • The Lion of Redemption said:

    Yes Yedda
    We have done business with Prospexx. That would be Tom McKenzie or something like that. Tell him John Joseph of the Millidgeville project said hello. These people promise to fund your project and then they ask for your money and don’t do anything. Now don’t get me wrong he does a serious due diligence, he calls you up and discusses your project for a full 15 minutes. 5k for 15 minutes, not bad for a days work. Anyway, he has this great assitant and she is very nice and convinces you to wire that money. Once you send that in, its a wrap, so sorry, you’re the sucker. He will call you after flying in from Europe or somewhere and shoot you down and later tell you how you need to read the fine print. Stay away from this guy. Tom if you are reading this come see me personally or send my money back. You know where I am. By the way all the money you scammed will be gone by the end of the year and the rest of your life will be miserable. You will live to regret stealing from people.

  • Lauren said:

    Welcome Lion-

    If you scroll around this board you will see most post names.

    I think your information is valuable to so many. Maybe you could post Bishop’s name, state, company name.

    To everyone:

    There is nothing criminal about posting a name and info.

    As usual…

    Seeking Individuals who have or have had dealings with:

    Mr Richard Schulenberg (California Attorney

    2286 Betty Lane
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210

    Especially interested if you have wired money to B of A “attorney trust account”

    some names victims have given to me that took their money to him:

    Cody Price

    Kelly Oliver

    Lenny Mongo

    Cheryl Childress

    Typical scam BUY/SELL of CMO’s or creditline-insurance wrap money
    _____________________________________________________________________

    anyone know Elitist Capital- Chinagozi Nwanko aka Ontario LLC

    Also- anyone been scammed on trying to monetize an instrument owned or leased- I would like to hear any stories. I do not have any stories myself but quite a few clients have been interested in trying to accomplish so I would like some “STAY AWAY” names.

    LM
    BPVLLC@aol.com

  • Bishop said:

    To the Lion of Redemption:

    You have made some very serious accusations above and I want everyone here to see how someone posting in total anonymity can purposely attempt to harm someone by spreading lies.

    So let me show everyone what a liar you are, definitively!!!

    You’re Claims:

    1) You somehow found me while doing search on another scam artist.

    SO DID YOU FIND ME DOING THE RESEARCH BEFORE GIVING ME MONEY FOR YOUR CHURCH OR AFTER? THIS DOESN’T MAKE SENSE!

    IF YOU GAVE ME THE MONEY FIRST AND I MET WITH YOU FACE TO FACE THAN YOU HAD ALREADY FOUND ME AND DIDN’T NEED THE RESEARCH, OR IF YOU DID THE RESEARCH FIRST, WHY IN THE WORLD DID YOU GIVE ME THE MONEY????? THIS IS IDIOTIC!!!!!

    2)You claim I am a woman and I met you in Atlanta, Georgia and cried poor mouth to you. So, you have now stated you have met me face to face and know beyond a shadow of a doubt I am a woman!

    MY NAME IS DAVID BISHOP, I LIVE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, I HAVE POSTED MY EMAIL ABOVE on one of my posts as dabishop@bellsouth.net, my website address for my business is, http://WWW.ISLANDMORTGAGE.BIZ . MY PICTURE IS ON MY WEBSITE FOR EVERYONE TO SEE THAT I AM NOT A WOMAN and that you are a liar!!!!!!!

    So, now that I have showed everyone that you have lied, please tell us all WHY you would do something like this?????

    I am a legitimate business owner that is seeking answers just like many of you! Read my post, I am not here soliciting.

    This site was intended to help people and you have now shown everyone here that this site might not be what it claims to be.

    It also throws more than a shadow of a doubt on others that may post here in anonymity like yourself to lie and bash others credibility for their own pleasure or benefit.

    I would also like an apology written here for everyone to see!!!!

    You should be ashamed of yourself!!!!!

  • Lauren said:

    David-

    I am so happy to see your post.

    After reading his post last night and seeing you are one of us who is willing to post your name and email address I was finding it hard to believe that both you and the person Lion was speaking about is one in the same.

    You brought up a great point- there is a picture of you. For those who go and meet with people to give your or your client’s money, I would highly encourage snapping a photo. It is not an unreasonable request or you can do discreetly from your mobile.

    Many of us who are transparent have pictures online, BUT don’t let this be a determining factor until you verify with the person.

    For example if you google me- you will get a picture of a Black woman. A very nice lady who I have happened to do business with. I am not quite sure why when you google me it crosses with Dee’s photo on 123people.com.

    Taking pictures, meeting in person and knowing who are dealing with is SO IMPORTANT,

    I would say pictures online are part of our DNA- we should provide. In addition to being more than willing to submit a copy of my passport or license to those I conduct business with online, I also direct them to simple sights that are more of a personal type but will confirm my identity.

    Beyond online business, anyone you are sending money- get complete DNA- don’t forget the pic!

  • Bishop said:

    Lauren,

    I have absolutely nothing to hide, most honest people don’t. So I don’t mind putting my real name here, my email address or my website for anyone to see.

    The only reason I posted as “Bishop” is there are so many Dave’s or David’s. It’s just easier for me to use my last name to find my own post and not have to wonder if someone is posting to me or to another Dave.

    My Picture is on my company website for anyone to see and clearly I am not a woman. My address and phone numbers are right there on the web site also, so anyone with any doubts about me can get in their car and come visit me in Florida.

    Beyond that I wasn’t on this board soliciting for business I was seeking information so why does anyone have to “Beware” of me?

    That’s all.

    Someone emailed me from this board and said that they were glad I set the record straight but felt I might have gone over board doing so.

    I pointed out to this person the fact that I had placed my “REAL” email and my last name on the board for everyone on the Internet to see. So when “Lion of Redemption” accussed me of stealing money from his or her church I had no other choice but to clear my name and reputation beyond a shadow of a doubt.

    In this day,age and economic climate the most some of us have is our credibility and good name. It’s infuriating that there are ignorant people out there that would post something like this without knowing definitively that they were 100% right.

    Thanks for your response, I have had others email me direct after seeing my website telling me they were glad I set the record straight.

    So, “Lion of Redemption” I am still waiting for my apology!

  • Lion of Redemption said:

    David,
    I apologize. Your email is very close to the true culprit, Darlene Bishop. Stay away from her.

  • Lion of Redemption said:

    OK Lauren.

    Darlene Bishop, Paradize Funding.

    Also I need to know if any one else has given money to Cheryl Childress. Please contact John at 404-775-5965.

  • Bemused said:

    Hi Mr Lion of Redemption were your facts right about Mr Tom Mckenzie and Prospexx Integrated Capital and Barrett Capital Exchange?
    As I think I am about to start posting my problem on the other high profile sites Rip Off Report e,t,c where he is already listed once.It seems he just does not fund?I have waited so long to hear anything to the contary I think it is time to get the facts above his website on google for all to see.

  • Swissbank said:

    If anybody has information good or bad about Tom and Prospexx then please e-mail me at asutt876@aol.com as I have licensed colleagues in the UK who have three projects awaiting funding with this company and none have been funded, but all promised loan commitments and all paid due dilligence fees. Very concerned about the situation so if you have projects that have not been funded with no good reason then please contact me and I will put you in contact with those in the UK who are concerened so that you can share contacts and experiences and suggested actions. Perhaps Prospexx are a good company and Tom is just too busy to return calls, and follow up with project principles he has taken money from and ready to fund the hundreds of millions he says he has access to and fund. If so then we look forward to hearing from you and especially the project principles who are out there with their projects lives on the line and expectant on the promises of a commitment from prospexx. One project was stated by Prospexx manage Scott as the best project business plan he had ever reviewed. So where is your money.

  • Cypress said:

    Jimmy/JImcorp
    Jungle
    Altvest

    I would love to talk to you. Can you please email me at this address:

    richardharvin@comcast.net

    I would like to know if there has been SUCCESSFUL funding with Allan Shepard/Private Capital Holdings. I need personal contact please and not simply posting on this board.

    Thanks

  • Inquisitor said:

    LION –

    Contact Lauren on here regarding C CHILDRESS. Get your money back IMMEDIATELY of not sooner.

  • Lauren said:

    There is a list I posted earlier in this blog regarding individuals who were reported to having taken upfront funds or no performance as stated in contract, emails, and phone calls.

    I am not sure who “Inquisitor” is- but thank you for endorsing me. However, I can not force anyone to return missing funds but I can guide you through steps to filing with the proper authorities.

    1) file a complaint with your US state’s attorney (where the funds originated and in the state of where they went)

    2) local FBI (100k & up as of May 1) but always worth the call- you never know how many complaints may have been filed

    3) FINRA

    4) SEC- complaint form online

    5) you may want to send an inquiry to the bank where the funds were sent- it won’t do much but it will keep the suspect “on watch”

    6) Post your story on this site, rip-off reports, and any other complaint sites so when others google they can see it and contact you. Posts with contact info hold a lot more credibility.

    Most importantly prepare about 7 packages to include: your story with supporting emails, phone records., and wire transfers EVERYONE SHOULD be mentioned in the reports- let the authorities determine who is good and who is BAD.

    NEXT- I do keep lists. If you are to reach out to me, I will pull any and all others who claim they have lost money and introduce the both of you by email.

    As usual- SEEKING ANYONE DOING BUSINESS WITH:

    RICHARD SCHULENBERG ESQ- Bevery Hills, CA and or the following:

    Cody Price

    Kelly Oliver

    Lenny Mongo

    Cheryl Childress

  • Lauren said:

    I have been asked many times about Allan or Alan Shepherd. However, I do not have reports or proof of funds transferred to him as I do others.

    Does anyone know the correct spelling of his name and if he was associated with PUFFIN INVESTMENTS?

    Here is an old clip I found online:

    “….During a number of extensive telephone interviews with the Canadian, Barrie Wamboldt, it was hinted that it would be worthwhile to look into the activities of an Alan Shepherd and a firm of his called Puffin Investments. Readers will remember that Barrie Wamboldt was involved with Project Hammer and had worked with General Cocke and Paul Green to recover Project Hammer funds.

    Puffin Investment Company Limited, a Bahamas company, was owned by Old Harrovian Alan Shepherd, who had connections to the British royal family resulting from generous donations he made to the Royal Windsor Horse Show, of which he was vice president. In March 2001, Shepherd and Puffin Investments were involved in a High Court action initiated by the Financial Services Authority –the government watchdog– for enticing investors to put up money for a “sham” investment trading programme. According to the Sunday Express newspaper, reporting on the court case, up-front fees paid by investors on the promise of massive returns were not repaid.,….”

  • Cypress said:

    Lauren,

    From the documents I have received his name is clearly spelled Allan W. Shepard of Helena, Montana. Shepard has lived in CA and Nevada but now resides is Montana. His company is called Private Capital Holdings. No money goes through him at all. His attorney, David Frederickson (or Fredrickson I’m not sure exact spelling) handles all money. I do know Frederickson works in Los Angeles area (maybe Hermosa Beach).

    I have found no relationship with Shepard and Puffin.

  • Bishop said:

    Thank you Lion of Redemption, Apology accepted!

  • searching john said:

    has anyone ever heard of a guy named Parks out of Beverly Hills–he is supposed to trade on platform in London.

  • excite101 said:

    Need $20 million US or more?

    There are no charges or fees required to go through the qualification process. You will not be asked for any upfront fees or charges until your application has been approved. You may then be asked for Proof for Funds depending on the type of Funding Offer which has been agreed. The actual finance methodology changes from finance group to finance group. Please post if your interested.

  • John Harris said:

    Dear Bemused,

    I was totally ripped off by Tom McKenzie in Ontario, Canada. I can honestly say he is a “legal thief” hiding behind paperwork that protects his illegal actions.

    His company, Prospexx and Barrett Capital go out and find other brokerage firms to send them projects. One being Lauton Funding in New York.

    Lauran Bonaparte and owner, Joseph Polanco of Lauton Funding, New York are next to being broke so they work with Prospexx and tell their clients that that received an LOI from an interested investor. That investor being Tom “CON MAN” McKenzie.

    His website has no address and no telephone number with an answering machine. How professional and appropriate is that? But those that need funding are gullible and buy into the hope that Tom Mckenzie will do what he says until he strings the client along to only tell him that there was a problem they found with the deal and does not have any interested investors.

    This of course is after Mr. McKenzie receives the clients fees and also after the client has already spent additional fees to get a meaningless LOI outline of Mr. McKenzie’s offer from Lauton Funding.

    Lauton Funding had a post I saw that claims there is a smear campaign against them. I assume that it is because the clients that lost their fee’s are expressing the truth!

    I have contacted the legal authorities and I want something to be done about Tom McKenzie. In time, it will be I am certain.

  • smitty said:

    Hello- I am seeking the following information
    has anyone closed with
    Sovereign Securities Limited(good or bad)
    and I am seeking a legit platform for ppp
    please reply off board and thank you for your time

    smitty2347@yahoo.com

  • Bemused said:

    Yes John I have reached the same conclusion. When he asked you to contact him directly to ask what will make you happy was there any correspondence?.
    The real pain this man causes is the time scales he works too a simple scam might take the money after a short time but he is much much worse the damage he causes by dragging things out to perpetuate the further collection of fees is immense.
    Of course in these difficult times people and business cling on to a glimmer of hope and that is what he prays on.
    On a moral level it is obscene and how he lives with himself giving false hope for such protracted periods of time is difficult to comprehend.
    As his web site says if they can not fund after 45 days it goes to the world famous funding board and if they cannot fund shame on them.
    So why do I hear of 6months 9months and 12 months of purgatory.
    The only conclusion is he can not fund and it is a simple scam that is even more painful than most.Anyone knows the loss of fees is bad enough but he also causes the loss of time with his lies.
    Come on Mr Mckenzie have the moral fortitude to defend yourself

  • John Harris said:

    Dear Bemused,

    What is more hilarious is the fact that Tom McKenzie from Prospexx works with this guy, Tony Quance also in Canada who does a SWAT report.

    The questions the guy asks without being specific are simple ridiculous questions. Then this Quance and Tom McKenzie use the report as a tool to protect themselves legally why they are not funding. They have never once produce their list of 23 lenders you know why? They really may know 23 brokers but not lenders. From what I read from others, they were put through the same nonsense and have lost their money.

    After McKenzie reads a business plan and issues all these LOI’s, and never funds any, there has to be some law to lock this guy up for his actions in addition to the other joker-brokers he works with that take fees as well.

    McKenzie has a personal website in Canada with his photo and introduces himself as an entrepreneur that has motorcycles and cars. Wonder where he got the money to buy all of those?

    He makes me sick!!!! He’s a thief!!!!

  • excite101 said:

    If you are looking for funding, PPP, or managed accounts please send an email to cthomas_osms@yahoo.com

    This email is strictly for individuals interested in the details stated above. After individuals move forward I would like you to post your reviews for other members. So, everyone will know that what I offer is performing. Please put in the title of the email “funding”, “PPP”, or “Managed Accounts”

  • smitty said:

    new email address
    seeking real platform
    and seeking info on

    Sovereign securities limited
    out of london..thanks

  • Lauren said:

    SEEKING ANYONE DOING BUSINESS WITH:

    SHERYL CHILDRESS

    SEEKING ANYONE WHO HAS DELIVERED FUNDS TO:

    “HIGH YIELD MONEY MARKET ASST ACCOUNT” WACHOVIA ENDING IN 8509

  • Lauren said:

    ALTINVEST- If you are able I would be most interested in an introduction to R.H in Arizona. If not, I would gladly be willing to send an email through you.

    ALSO, Alan Shepherd private Capital…I have received a few calls, put together a few notes. Two of the contacts mentioned all monies are to go through an attorney intials D.F. ( I will disclose or confirm off board). I have received a statement issued by this attorney saying ..HE DOES NOT DO BUSINESS OR KNOW HIM….”

    Therefore I would heavily advise an intense DD on where the money goes so it does not go abracadabra

  • Brian said:

    Avoid
    Robert Rivera
    David Roberts
    SHirlee Hewitt
    Ali Ahmad

  • Brian said:

    Has anyone dealt James Richards out of London England?

  • OLD PRO said:

    I’m new to this blog. I’m very glad to see another choice besides Brady and Code Tom.

    TO – JUNIOR
    RE: Robert Townsend – I’ve heard many negative things about the counselor over the years. His reputation for debunking the business belies his altruistic ulterior motive actions.

    TO EVERYONE – Speaking of Attorneys.-BEWARE OF ATTORNEY ESCROWS!! Do not under any circumstances agree to hold your funds in an Attorney Escrow Account under any circumstances unless he/she is your Father/Mother, wife or brother/sister, – and depending on the amount we’re talking about – beware of them too. There are herds of attorney’s living in Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama -you get the picture – off of some naive client’s fortune because the client trusted them. I know of 11 attorney’s including an attorney couple that are sitting in jail for embezzling client funds. Hey, for some, the temptation is too great. Stay smart, don’t trust your money under anyone else’s control and authority but your own. At all stages of this business.

    TO JUST WONDERIN –
    RE:Humanitarian Trusts – Forget Humanitarian Trusts claiming they need 10% of project budets – and they can lease you the funds for 4%. First of all, BRAVO to those bloggers who know their stuff with regards to their knowledge that LEASED FUNDS CANNOT be utilized for trade with regard to PPP. Absolutely true. AND BEWARE of Humanitarian entities offering you money for a project for a fee. They’re completely bogus! End of story.

    Until next time, may truth and honesty find its way to you all.

  • Cypress said:

    Old Pro,
    Can you email me?

    richardharvin@comcast.net

    Thanks

  • S of FLORIDA said:

    First thank ALL for the knowledge and this site.

    How and who do you contact that IS in fact the real deal with P.P.P. and who can lease funds for the program at a reasonable rate?

    I and my partners are about to endure a journey with a trade group. However WE are novices to this area and scope of expertise. We are R.E.I masters who do NOT know who we can and can NOT trust.

    We have the funds to get into the game but do not know who to play with so to speak.

    Point:.
    1. Who do we contact that actually pays and performs as agreed?
    2. Who can we contact for leased funds to buy into the P.P.P. program.
    3. Is there any one who has a REAL success story?

    Thank you for reading and more so thank you for the reply.

  • S of FLORIDA said:

    Also THE GROUP I am referring to is with Allan W. Shepard.
    Who knows THE FACTS about this individual?

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Hello “S of Florida”,

    As most people on this blog would agree, leasing bank instruments is not the way to go. You will waste a few hundred thousand dollars, and be stuck in legal battles for years.

    If you are interested in private placement programs, feel free to give us a call or network with other members. We have worked with 2 different programs which HAVE performed, and only involve ourselves with those traders.

    Thank you for your support to our blog, and please visit our discussion forum when you have some time.

  • Nice Guy said:

    Avoid Shirlee Hewitt and Ali R Ahmad.
    Shirlee is the most abusive woman i have encountered.
    Ali R Ahmad thinks that he is the trader himself !!!

  • OLD PRO said:

    TO;S of Florida
    RE: ALLAN SHERHERD
    If it looks, smells and walks like a duck – it’s a duck!!

    Read the blogs carefully on this character. I have files full of bios from applicants stating high level ‘connections’ to ‘Royal Families’ or the White House Administration, the Treasury, Foreign Heads of State, CIA, Fed Reserve, IMF, World Bank officials and on and on – 99% of them are full of you know what. The other 1% would never drop these names so freely. Real sources don’t compromise such valuable contacts so easily.

    Beware of individuals that ‘vouch’ for certain characters on this blog. Any legitimate entity plugged into this arena would prefer to remain anonymous, thank you. Having your name pasted on public blog forums, even for ‘positive reference’ reasons is not something any respectable player in this business would invite. Those of us who have worked for decades to gain access to the quiet world of PPP opportunities wince at the idea of public accolades.

    When I started out in this business, there was no internet, thus no blog forums to reference for help getting ‘plugged into’ real entities that operate in this arena.

    I came up the hard and expensive way. Endless travel, meetings, phone calls (not to mention horrendous phone bills – they didn’t have ‘unlimited domestic calling plans’ then).

    And they still had ‘bogus brokers’ then as they do now – Brokers
    trumpeting their staus and lofty connections to the ‘insiders’ or ‘traders’ who bide away their time laying on yachts and sitting on pristine beaches in the West Indies – with a cold one chilling in their right hand – aching to put you into trade. It’s all nonsense.

    I wish I knew me when I started out in this business.

    Kudos to the ‘Inside Trade LLC’ guys for putting this blog together. Through this forum, it is possible to get ‘plugged in’ if you’re genuine and have a brain. But be EXTREMELY CAREFUL. I can spot a lot of joke-sters already on this forum. It just goes with the territory of pursuing this nutty business of PPP.

    There’s so much to know and absorb – and so much misinformation out there – a lot of it put out by the government to dissuade you. But that’s another book in itself.

  • S. of Florida said:

    Thank you Inside Trade author for the words of wisdom. Matt….YOU SAVED ME AND MY FAMILY and our firm.

    A word from the NOW wise:.
    Listen my fellow business men and woman, this site will save you A LOT of money, stress and headaches if you simply take the time to read and Network with all.

    Our story:.
    We WERE about to move forward with a P.P.P. by leasing funds with a group that did NOT seem or feel right. However these people are soo convincing that you almost feel like if you do NOT get in on it you are losing. I and we are Real Estate Investors who new nothing about trades or the process.

    About 30 days into this once in a life time money making ordeal.
    This group changed every programs week and to this date we have yet to see a contract. Granted we need the funds to buy Real Estate and to assist our fellow Investors and the American public that is set back by the current economic strain. During this month long pyramid the chain of group started to drop off by exposure of our leased funds being wired immediately or we would NOT make the trade.
    Th group inadvertently email teh REAL agreement to my partner to expose the actual amount which was OFF by $150k mind you. So our group facilitator/originator kicked these two individuals “Dan Sinclair “Sinclair Financial Fort Myers Fl” and Sandra Carter “London Capital L.L.C “Atlanta Ga” for fraud attempt. I thought to myself “didn’t YOU bring us this group initially to trust” now all of a sudden they are charlatans. The Investor leasing the funds was exposed to use by this email in which put us direct to the actual leased funds to trade. My partner submitted the contact to the group in trust mind you so we can be off to the races…right?…..NOT! Our group facilitator/Originator took that lead and ran. We did NOT hear anything from them for a week and when the facilitator/Originator finally did contact us the Investor wanted to Invest $300M and when asked on a later call he “Investor” had all his funds out.
    The Investor is Warren Rosenfeld out of Texas for leased funds. Now mind you my affiliates this is ALL private and confidential….. :roll:

    None the less when I tried to fly to meet this trader “Allan W. Shepard of Private Capital Holdings L.L.C. “out of Helena Montana”
    which was created this year 2009. He “Allan” could NOT meet me due to other obligations and has yet to return my calls or emails for weeks now. You would think that he would be ready to meet with me and my firm. No…I get a call from the Originator/Facilitator explaining that he is sorry and all this like a 30 second phone call is asking a lot. The originator/Facilitator is Tammy Correa out of Tampa Fl” That is Allans confident. I will say this readers, I do feel that she is blinded by this scheme as she truly believes in Allan and the cause. Even though she has NOT closed successfully ONE deal. Or refuses to share with her clients who trust her. Poor lost soul…just too high strung.

    Final:.
    I have ALL contacts for these companies as that is PUBLIC knowledge if needed or if you have been a victim of ignorance and lost money. I will NOT submit ANY personal information unless subpoenaed.

    I am NOT on this site by the influence of any entity or attempting to destroy or burden anyone’s life or profession.

    However if you are who say you are and produce as such than great and I applaud you. Now please contact me so that I may be apart of the success story. Obviously if YOU do or commit any wrong doings against others than YOU or your company will NOT be bothered by posts like this. BUT….if you are than the voice of the people should be heard to protect the people and should be exposed.

    I ask the people, who IS in FACT the REAL DEAL with NO B.S?

    By the way if you wish to Invest or need a consultant/Marketer/Mentor in Real Estate “Commercial/Residential” on ALL levels nationwide. Than please allow my firm and its family to consult you in the right direction with turn key cash flows offerings or to meet your “wish list” that you can buy at 45% L.T.V. “in ones and twos” of the current Appraised for Cash with exits in place if interested. Post your email and I will see the post followed by contacting you.

    Aim for the moon and if you miss at least you’ll be amongst the stars.

    Go well and good luck.
    Thanks for reading.

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Hello S of Florida,

    Thank you for your great comments about our firm. As always, we are here for our readers and take pleasure in assisting them to meet their goals.

    Have a great end to your day! :smile:

  • tjnr said:

    Good stuff here,especialy hearing about the various ppp to stay away from, can’t tell you how many times I hear that the attorney trust account is a secure thing. I’am also inquiring about MTN BG’s being purchased at discounts and how many fake or circumventing people there is in that world. Has anyone ever closed one of these transactions ,if yes what was the key?

  • GHOST said:

    MELVIN SANDERS and EARL AHMEEN ==

    These guys are LIARS AND CROOKS!!! They strung along my mother for 4 months week by week saying she passed compliance and would be getting paid every friday for 16 weeks. After the first 2 weeks we knew they were liars but each week they kept calling updating us with their BS lies. One week – New regulations were passed, next week – Banks had to verify her paperwork again, next week – on and on same ole lies… for 16 weeks until we just laughed and told them we knew they were crooks and had filed with the Atty Gen.

    They are always screaming how much they are christians and love god and all the religious bs. Stay away from these guys.

    MELVIN SANDERS – TX
    EARL AHMEEN – UNKNOWN

  • Also in Florida said:

    Great post S. of Florida

    The Great thing about this blog site is we can finally start to see the names of the many scammers that exist in this industry. We can compare notes and even if one person is saved from wasting time or losing money by someone’s post then this has accomplished its purpose.

    The flip side to this is many of us are hesitant to post what we are capable of for fear of appearing to be exactly what is being reported here.

    Like many of you I have chased these elusive trades for quite some time. I am now 0 for 14 and growing on these platforms. I decided over two years ago to purchase a bond and go at this direct. No Intermediaries, no middle people, nothing to hide. If you want my paperwork, well here it is! My theory was, by being the principle with enough of these people looking someone would eventually bring me to the right spot. Boy was I wrong!

    The frustrating thing is, I know this exists and is possible. I have found a CASH platform that actually performs, is very transparent, and will gladly prove performance. You can fly straight to their law firm, meet with them, meet their traders and see their platform perform.

    But, you must qualify with CASH and I currently don’t have $10 Million lying around and they won’t touch Bonds, Securities, SBLC, etc. So I know it exists but it doesn’t seem to exist for guys like me who own a Bond.

    We are residential and Commercial lenders so times have been very trying for us. Lending has virtually dried up in our industry. Thank God I purchased the bond when I did at the distressed price because at least the bond has a good cash flow which has kept us afloat.

    It sounds like your company and my company has some things in common in regards to Real Estate and proximity so I would like to speak with you.

    I am one of the very few authorized by Wachovia/Wells to receive all of their commercial foreclosures in the South East. When a principle enters into Chapter 11 we try to work with them right through Chapter 7 to bring qualified investors in to purchase the projects. I have actually been given a list every court appointed receiver for commercial properties in the Nation and they welcome anyone to help them because quite frankly the banks don’t want these properties back.

    Through my affiliation with Wachovia I also receive the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mack lists of REO’s for residential and commercial by State.

    We were hoping to raise the capital through trading to take advantage of some of these opportunities as well as help individuals to stay in their homes.

    Please contact me at: globalcapital@mcom.com

    I would like to speak with you about your commercial real estate business and the exits you refer too.

    Beyond that, I enjoy this website and the posts, hopefully this will keep going.

  • Mike G. said:

    Guys my heart goes out to you. I suggest you do what I did. log on to theplatformtrading.com that book helped me steer clear of crooks and I have made some descent money in the past year. Its nothing like 29 1/2 times my investment in a month or so but it’s real. take care
    Mike G.

  • james said:

    Anyone heard of a Robert Fowler?

  • Sylvia said:

    Hello S. of Florida, I am very interested in your firm and services, so would you please email me your contact info to sylviabonham@gmail.com.

    Also, I wanted to say thank you to InsideTradeLLC for creating a forum in which we can share experiences that will hopefully prevent us from all making the same mistakes and ideas that will allow us all to move forward and work with honest and reliable people.

    Thank you again and I look forward to the many posts to come.

    Sylvia

  • Lauren said:

    200th POST?

    Has ANYONE tried to use this site to reference a name?

    Here is my contribution…I cut and pasted every name and company listed on the blog. The list is not mine. The following are simply collected names and companies mentioned on the blog.

    HERE IT IS:

    Robert Fowler

    James Richards out of London England

    Stephen Vasak

    Jon V. Dockman

    Virgil Hentz

    Ursula Arguedas of NYC

    Jas Takhar in Yuba City CA

    Peoples Management Resources and Andrew & Dawn Gottlieb

    Rockefeller Group of Miami, Inc

    MARK SAINT JUSTE

    DAVE NGUYEN OUT OF ARIZONA

    PROOFOFFUNDSLLC

    DAVID KAUP FROM PASADENA CALIFORNIA

    ALEX HERNANDEZ.

    LUIS RODRIGUEZ BOWZ MANAGEMENT

    THE RANGER GROUP TEXAS

    ROY MANN FROM NYC

    ROLAND ASHBERRY FLORIDA.

    MARK MARSALISI TEXAS

    H.M. TORREY

    RJ CASELL

    CHRIS EAVES

    HERMAN SEO CALIFORNIA

    ALEX HERNANDEZ . CALIFORNIA

    DANE BRIADIER http://WWW.POFLLC.COM

    TONY BASS ATLANTA GEORGIA.

    Anthony Ferlazzo

    Melisa Shapiro

    Drew Hernandez of Phoenix Lending.

    East West Trading and Vincent Bach

    Synergy Finance Group, LLC.

    Global Treasury Foundation and Irving Jackson

    Brenda Ramsey-Starlite Funding

    Abigail Ringor

    Angel Bishack

    Brad Russell Seattle Washington

    Dave Hamman of HMG Ventures

    Joao Rocha from portugal and mr Nicolas Bihannic

    UnityOnefundProgram

    Jeffrey Ellison

    Jo Polanco

    Mal or Malory Chams

    Edmund (Ed) Wilson of Fountain Group of Companies of Utah, Inc.

    Louie Moss

    James Tucker

    David Donaldson

    Synergy Finance Group LLC – Robertsdale, AL

    H.M Torrey

    Diamante Holdings

    Dan Lyons

    Marie Clemens

    Debborah Larsen

    Gregory P. Cobbs from New Jersey

    BOWZ MANAGEMENT?

    TC Holding

    Andy Kirsch, Dallas

    IRA network, out of NY

    Nicholas Aaron, Atlanta

    Beverley Campos, Marin County, CA

    Mark Marsalisi

    Nancy Edwards

    Kai Lassen, Esquire

    Jim Barnard, Oklahoma

    Dr. W. Chandler Reynolds, Palm Beach, FL

    GGROUPCAPITAL.COM- VA

    SAM WALDMAN AND GARY WALDMAN OUT OF NYC

    RICHARD TRASK OF SAN FRANCISCO

    successbullionusa.com

    Lauren Bonaparte priciple of Lauton Funding

    Marcus Barcroft

    Hoyt Michael Torrey

    Stuart Cardall

    JAMES BELLWOOD

    FERNANDO ALVAREZ

    Aspen Capital Group

    Douglas Martin

    Dino Awadisian

    COLE SMITH with ELOC capital

    RICHARD H. TRASK

    KEVIN VICKERS

    CLIFF JOHNSON

    BEN ZIMUNYA

    DINO WITH THE MAGNET PROGRAM

    MST out of Portland Oregon – run by a guy named Mack.

    MELVIN SANDERS (TX) and EARL AHMEEN ==These guys are LIARS AND CROOKS!!!

    Patricia Mohammed in Parkland Florida

    R.J. Casell

    SHIRLEE HEWITT

    Avoid Shirlee Hewitt and Ali R Ahmad.

    Dan Sinclair “Sinclair Financial Fort Myers Fl” and Sandra Carter “London Capital L.L.C “Atlanta Ga” for fraud attempt.

    Warren Rosenfeld out of Texas for leased funds

    RE: ALLAN SHERHERD – if it looks, smells and walks like a duck – it’s a duck!!

    Allan W. Shepard of Private Capital Holdings L.L.C. “out of Helena Montana”

    Tammy Correa out of Tampa Fl” That is Allans confident

    Tom McKenzie from Prospexx works with this guy, Tony Quance

    Tom McKenzie in Ontario, Canada

    RICHARD SCHULENBERG ESQ- Bevery Hills, CA and or the following:

    Cody Price

    Kelly Oliver

    Lenny Mongo

    Elitist Capital- Chinagozi Nwanko aka Ontario LLC

    Barrett Capital Exchange

    Darlene Bishop, Paradize Funding

    SHERYL CHILDRESS

    Robert Rivera

    David Roberts

    Shirlee Hewitt

    Ali Ahmad

  • Isla's answers on Yedda - People. Sharing. Knowledge. said:

    Yedda: RE: Barrett Capital Exchange and Prospexx Integrated Capital…

    Isla answered: re:Barrett Capital Exchange seem to be connected to Prospexx Integrated Capital has anybody closed any deals with them? There just seems to be a wall of silence or are they both just fee collectors? …

  • Isla's answers on Yedda - People. Sharing. Knowledge. said:

    Yedda: Who mentioned Lauton Funding look at these ……

    Isla answered: re:I don’t know about Barrett but I can tell you that Lauton Funding is above board. In all the years I’ve worked with them they’ve been totally honest and straightforward with my clients. I can’t tell you how happy we are to be work…

  • Isla's answers on Yedda - People. Sharing. Knowledge. said:

    Yedda: RE: Prospexx Integrated Capital…

    Isla answered: re:Has anybody been funded by Prospexx Integrated Capital principal Tom Mackenzie? …

  • Isla's answers on Yedda - People. Sharing. Knowledge. said:

    Yedda: RE: Has anybody done business with prospexx integrated ……

    Isla answered: re:has anybody done business with prospexx integrated capital …

  • Jordan said:

    I have recieved an invite to join a platform that seems to be one of the 1% that actually payout big returns. The person that referred me is someone I do business with and trust 100%. He used to work with the trader in the insurance industry and they have been friends for years. This being said I still want to use escrow or leave the money in my account which the trader is ok with. My question is can I use a Proof of Funds account for a platform? If I use escrow how should it be set up so that the money is safe?

  • Jungle said:

    I see Marcus Barcroft’s name on the black list, but nobody has had anything negative to say about him, just inquiries. I have talked with him myself several times, but like others here, just do not have anything to report good or bad, but I wouldn’t put someone on a black list just for that. JMO, for what it’s worth.

  • Junior said:

    GOOD EVENING TO ALL.

    Melisa Shapiro is LEGIT!!!! She has closed a deal for one I have known for years. You have to come correct to her group. No Lease or Rented funds. Fernando Alvarez didn’t pan out. It was a switch and bait situation with someone on his end NOT GOOD. There are only a few out there really making things happen. Brokers kill deals 80% of the time. Fake investors with fake documents kill deals 18% of the time. 10M is the golden number. 1 M is PAIN IN THE ASS!!!! :!: I cannot endorse this company anymore but they are legit. if you read any of my postings you know whom I am referring to. Peace to you guys.
    Junior from the 702.

  • Winston said:

    TO JUST WONDERIN, ALTINVEST & OLD PRO,

    We were introduced to a Virgil Hentz. Similar context as described by Just Wonderin concerning funding/purchase of real estate by Hentz and a “Trust”.

    We found documentation that a Virgil Hentz was ordered by ND and WI to cease sale of unregistered securities involving Global eScience, circa 2005.

    Would appreciate any and all information and experiences, pro and con, about and with Virgil Hentz.

  • CarefulBrit said:

    Hi,

    Does anyone know anything about CashFlo(UK) Limited as they are offering MTN-based funding?

    Many thanks
    CarefulBrit

  • Cypress said:

    Conflicting information about Melisa Shapiro. Junior says she is good but Colorado Carl says she is not. See below.

    “Colorado Carl said:

    Great idea here……………..just got scammed for 25k for a PPP from Jeffrey Ellison @ Community Finance Group. Paid up front to an escrow account for hard costs on instrument issuance. No instrument. Somehow withdrew funds and no response since. Melisa Shapiro @ Avalon Financial also involved. Same, no response. BUT…………the feds have it now, interstate wire transfer fraud……!

    - 9 July 2009 at 12:39 pm”

  • Lauren said:

    AS STATED THE ABOVE LIST IS ONLY A LIST OF NAMES AND COMPANIES MENTIONED ON THIS BLOG.

    CLEARLY, THIS SHOULD NOT BE MISTAKEN AS A “BLACKLIST.”

    SIMPLY, A REFERENCE LIST OF ALL NAMES/COMPANIES MENTIONED. THEREFORE, IF YOU SEE THE NAME OR COMPANY YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN SCROLLING THROUGH TO SEE IF THE POSTER WAS SEEKING INFORMATION OR HAD A COMPLAINT OR COMPLIMENT.

    THANK YOU

  • Doug said:

    Thank you “Also in Florida”

    Yesterday afternoon I received confirmation that I passed compliance with the Judge and just made my travel arrangements to meet at his law firm on Monday to discuss his trade program and my contract.

    Thanks for the Judges website, I did my due dilligence and you were right I was very impressed. After quite a while looking I am very encouraged here and if nothing else the Judges transparency has been refreshing.

    I want to commend the creators of this site because I have looked for over a year for a viable place to place my funds and only by chance did I stumble across this site that has now hopefully led me to exactly what I have been looking for.

  • HMTorrey scam said:

    Hoyt Michael Torrey ( HM Torrey law group) Stole $30,000 from me since I gave him the $$ upfront and he is gone from this earth.

    Has anyone else heard of him.?

    I filed a complaint with the Client Security fund of California, State Attorney and FBI but I just want my $$ back..

    Any info would be great..

  • Lauren said:

    DOUG- I have an inquiry looking to be introduced to the judge. Could you assist?

    JUNIOR- I know you do not like to be asked to email off board but I do need a reference on a person you mentioned. I can not request on board.

    BPVLLC@aol.com

  • CR said:

    Doug,

    Could you please email me the contact info for the judge. I would be most appreciative.

    Thanks

    3rdworldassist@gmail.com

  • BHaas said:

    This site is a great source of information – so glad I finally found it!!

    To ATLANTIC CAPITAL or anyone else with information regarding the program with the judge – I am very interested in this program.
    Please contact me or forward website information to:

    bhaas@marketworxcorp.com

    Thank you.

  • CC said:

    Hey guys. We stumbled upon this site earlier today and we wanted to chime in on this particular subject. we read most of the post regarding bad brokers and we also read the small amount of companies that are really doing things right. I have done business with one of the companies on here. We are Very Surprised to see them on here due to their strict policies. Private Group Capital is totally legitimate. I’ve done 2 transactions with them in the past 4 years and they have worked out for our development and projects worldwide. Currently we are moving forward in a major project overseas and they will assist us in our endeavors. They assisted us in offshore banking as well and made our lives a lot easier. They do not deal with exotic bonds or fake slbc’s or leased instruments or funds but if you are RWA and can proceed forward you should win.

    This is our 2 cents

  • OLD PRO said:

    To TJ

    Administrative Hold structures allow the bank to continue utilizing those funds. That means that those funds are ‘technically’ being utilized for other financial activity – Not acceptable to a trader.

    Blocking funds are designed to counter that structure so the trader can garner a credit line against the underlying capital. If those funds can be used for other financial activities while in trade,no bank or other entity will extend the credit line. The credit line is the key to protecting the principal, thus not putting the funds at risk. When you block funds, those funds don’t mean anything anymore to the bank. Those funds cease being an asset of the bank.

    Many would probably argue this point until the cow’s come home, but that’s the way it is. That’s why bank officers fight clients tooth and nail against the blocking procedure. They want to continue utilizing those funds. There lies the rub.

    Those of us who are ‘plugged into the business’ have investigated the Administrative Hold option. My bonafide sources and other respected colleagues have assured me that it can’t be done. That’s good enough for me. Think about it, why wouldn’t we utilize this structure if it existed. It would be a helluva lot easier to pitch clients using the Adm Hold structure versus the dreaded Block albatross. My collegues and I would would work it in a New York minute. Hell, we’d be dancing in the streets!

    Blocking funds is a real pain in the behind. Clients hate it. And bank officers vehemently resist it – it’s their job to resist it. And they will do their utmost to hassle and dissuade clients from participating in what is the greatest business in the world. That’s why the Administrative Hold is so attractive to some clients and brokers. No hassle. But, in my opinion, clients and brokers, you’re wasting your time – and you brokers are risking your reputation with your clients. Principals, don’t let Blocked Funds scare you. There are alternatives. If you know how to play the game, that is.

    Ultimately, that’s what separates the pros from the amateurs.

    At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about – gaming the system. Problem is, most brokers and clients that chase this business don’t have a clue. And they waste their time year in,year out – chasing rainbows with no pot of gold at the end.

    That’s where the talent of an experienced first class broker and trade group really earn their dime. Bankers know when their dealing with amateur clients seeking access to this arena. Let the pros handle it. IF you’re a bonafide real principal with no BS, they’ll get the deal done. It’ll get finessed and lodged into trade. Believe me.

    In reality, there are alternatives to MT 760’s, but it all depends on who, what, where and how – as well as the cooperation and motivational level of the client.

    Think about it. The Fed makes the rules in this business. They decide what will and will not be allowed. And they rule with an iron fist. Nothing gets past them. Think about it,would they make the Administrative Hold option available to one group and not to the other licensed trade groups they control? That one group would ride herd over the others and steal away all the business.

    The business of bank trading among a handful of exclusively licensed and regulated trade groups is a very small club. When one sneezes – they all catch a cold. And the verdict is that Administrative Hold structures don’t work.

    In closing, there’s no way that I would expose and risk a rare 100M plus client to a structure that no viable trade group can attest to being real. There’s no worse reality than having worked a client for weeks (or even months) for an outcome to end up tragically in a black hole.

    Then the reality of losing the client AND your reputation, quickly follows. Been there done that.

    It’s your job to genuinely take the client to new heights of humanitarian funding and wealth enhancement opportunities. They deserve no less. As do you.

    Always use COMMON SENSE when piloting your way through the stormy skies of this business. I wish you all the best.

  • Doug said:

    To Lauren and the others.

    I have forwarded your message along to the appropriate source, you should be contacted via email shortly.

  • CR said:

    CC

    I do not see Private Group Capital listed anywhere on this site except your post. I do see Private Capital Holdings (Allan Shepard). Who is Private Group Capital?

  • TJ said:

    Thank you for your response Old Pro. I apologize too if you thought I was thinking your earlier post in regards to R Cohen was stating he was a fraud. That was not my intention. Just curiosity as the Sovereign Program is all over out there, and by know one would think it would be publically “debunked”.

    Is there a way we can communicate “very” privately off board?

  • Makeitright's answers on Yedda - People. Sharing. Knowledge. said:

    Yedda: RE: Prospexx Integrated Capital Barrett Capital Exchange Tom Mckenzie…

    Makeitright answered: re:How can companies such as Prospexx Integrated Capital and Barrett Capital Exchange be allowed to continue taking fees off people and then produce nothing. Surely in any jurisdiction it is theft and at the very least immoral. T…

  • OLD PRO said:

    TO:TJ

    The only way to communicate is for you to leave me your email on this blog. And then I’ll give you further instructions.

  • Lauren said:

    LAST POST:

    The list created above is an INDEX of companies and people mentioned on the prior 199 posts. It is not to be misconstrued as a “BLACKLIST” of any sort.

    I do not have a personal opinion of ANYONE or COMPANY listed on this blog.

    I do not know Inquistor- CERTAINLY I CAN NOT GET STOLEN MONEY RETURNED TO YOU BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE A MAGIC WAND.

    I can remind: Do not give anyone upfront monies, allow your funds to move out of your control (not even a sub-account or attorney’s escrow account. Do a DD on everyone as you would in any business transaction. If you sense a bait and switch, or reluctancy to release someone’s name and phone number as would be customary in any transaction – make good decisions. Consult a assistance if you need guidance or further information.

    If you become a victim: Do not remain silent! File the appropriate reports with the SEC, FINRA, or any other applicable Authority as soon as poossible.

    Street Broker’s should not advise on moving client’s funds or paying anyone they haven’t tested with their own funds first! Clients aren’t test mice!

    Junior- you have contributed valuable information. I would ask you to consider before endorsing ANYONE make sure you really know. Personally I could but I won’t mention- one of your endorsements could cause problems if someone takes your word for it!

    Cypress- if I read a good and a bad- I would probably DD this person more carefully!

    No longer will I be able to return emails.

    A GOOD FRAUD MIMIMCKS THE REAL THING!

  • TJ said:

    Old Pro:

    como2111@hotmail.com

    Regards,

    tj

  • JRG said:

    OLD PRO:

    Can you please email me at:
    jrgholdings at gmail dot com?

    Regards

  • BRIAN said:

    OLD PRO,

    I am a principal and am interested in speaking with you. I know the banking industry and you are completely right on an admistrative hold. Adminstrative holds are loved by the banking industry because it still allows them to go to the Fed window and borrow against those funds.

    bdecker@macarthurwealth.com

  • Dale said:

    Lauren,

    Thanks for the link and sorry to see this is your last post.

    If you happen to look here can you please forward me the name of the person in Florida you said you had. I would like to speak with them concerning CMO’s.

    Thanks!

    Dale

  • AFF said:

    Doug,

    Could you please email me the contact info for the judge. I would be most appreciative.

    Thanks

    Fisher1228@aol.com

  • Revolon said:

    To all: great comments, as I too have encountered many of these jokesters.

    TO OLD PRO: Would you mind contacting me off board at: revoloncapital at gmail dot com?

    TO Anyone who can put me in contact with the judge: Please contact me at the email above in this post.

    Thanks

    Rev

  • Sharon said:

    Old Pro,
    I would like to speak to you regarding PPP.
    Please e-mail me:
    sharon.wise73@yahoo.com

    Thanks

  • Stace Lee said:

    OLD PRO

    please email me

    stacerlee@cableone.net

  • JT said:

    Has anyone done business with or having any info on Brandon K Watson with Pudong Fiscal Holdings?

  • DEG said:

    Revolon,

    Please leave your email address and I will write you off board concerning the the Judge.

    DEG

  • Kevin Ryan said:

    Hi All

    I have read you comments about Prospexx I.C with ineterest, and I too was taken in by these people, paid due diligence and delay and excused over a year period and then nothing…

    But, reading this has given me great heart, because there is so many people on here who have been scammed (Sorry, not understood the process). Well let me say now, I have just had my eurika moment…

    If all the people on this forum send me (NOW!!!) $10K I will be able to fund my project, I can keep you hanging on for a year with excuse after excuse and then when I have completed my project I can then (Unlike Prospexx I.C) give you your money back explaining we cannot get funding, JUST BRILLIANT!!! so please send it NOW!!

    Oh and by the way I have used my real Name Tom McKenzie so as you state in your response “Real Debate” please do not hesitate to contact me “you know my number”.

    P.S. Just in case you forgot my name is Kevin Ryan

    P.P.S DO NOT TOUCH THEM!!!

  • DEG said:

    Kevin,

    The checks in the mail!

    But seriously, kiddingly you make a very good point and one I have pointed to for quite a while. What if all of the honest people on here as well as other sites like this came together and networked.

    There are people on here with Cash, bonds, Securities, etc. all looking to do legitimate projects. Can you imagine if we all came together and took our collective strengths and pooled them. The financial strength created from this type of union could fund a great deal of projects.

    So, maybe the key to all this is structure and networking. Maybe someone needs to generate an idea for this type of union where human capital and monetary capital come together to accomplish something that as individuals we are struggling with.

    I know it sounds crazy, and I know there will be some that will shoot holes in the theory but there are a great deal of good people here all looking for answers. It just seems there should be an easy way to bring us all together.

    DEG

  • Revolon said:

    DEG

    My email is the same as it was in the first post.

    revoloncapital AT gmail dot com

    Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.

  • Jon said:

    Have anyone done any business with Aspen Capital Group LLC in Kingston,PA/Douglas Martin ? Thanks!

  • S of FL said:

    Hello All,
    Great Job Lauren on the the Copy and Past of potentials in the field.
    To move forward:.
    Has or does ANY ONE know of a Richard McCullum Jr. and or his group?

    Please advise and keep the protection coming friends.

  • TidalWave & Associates said:

    It’s been awhile since I’ve been on here. I see the business defrauders are still defrauding. I’ve read some very knowledgeable comments. I hope some of you principles learn from it. OLD PRO, great teaching, I’ve learned something new. Even though I have great providers that has proven success, I can never know it all.
    We’ve been administering the Adm.hold and MT799 to bring clients into trade, which has been great for all parties.

    The only thing that has beaten those 2 things is our latest project provider, the program been preforming for 10+yrs, it transparent, proven results with no holds on funds at all. Oh! best of all its domestic trading out of one of US top 3 banking institutions with daily payouts.

    What I’ve been seeing allot of is principles are now so scared of losing funds, they’re going into these programs looking for fraud not success. The last thing a reputable provider wants is the FEDs breathing down their necks do to an investor being paranoid. Even if the program is legitimate, if there’s any kinda solicitation involved, it’s against the law.
    We gotten CIS from clients never knowing they’ve let someone else place them into compliance in other programs this makes reputable providers look like frauds, which gets you blacklisted very quickly. I’ve also been receiving allot of fraudulent CIS packages from so called investors.. This business has gotten very nasty within the last several years.

    Do to new US regulations within GMNA, Freddie, Fannie and HUD. This is made it hard as hell to get CMOs to past compliance. We’ve decided to wait until the first of next year before proceeding with CMOs. Let the government sort out that mess. So if you want to take CMOs into trading, save yourself some time, monetize and use cash.

    And last but not least!!!! investors looking for the $100m payout after investing $1m, even if you’ve piggy backed, it’s very unlikely to happen. The compounding system. maybe if the providers are reputable, or you direct to a $billion provider who JV with you. Other than that.. NOT HAPPEN

    I do have a CD purchase program that will help you get to your goal of getting a fairly big payout contact zw@tidalwavecorp.com me for more details. All programs I’m speaking of never require an investor to EVER transfer his/her funds. If you don’t have an account with BOA, HSBC, Chase or Citi Banks I suggest you create one.
    I provided this info. cause I’ve seen a couple names on this blacklist that has done successful deal with associates of mine. But when an investor lack experience in this business it can cause problems for everyone, this comes from resent experiences. Make sure before you post someones name as a crook be 100% sure, because our reputations a for more greater than a dollar any day.

    I wish you all much success

    zw@tidalwavecorp.com

  • Lauren said:

    S of FL call me ASAP

    Thanks

  • S of FL said:

    Lauren,
    I emailed you. Please check you junk and or spam. We have our own server and domain and alot of times my emails end up there.

    Please advise.
    S.

  • Sandy Douglas said:

    Tom

    I am very public ally asking you for a refund of the fees I paid to your company Prospexx Integrated Capital.
    Your excuses for delays and false promises of completing the funding were not contemporaneous.At no point did you attempt any variation of risk reward only an automated bland response to the hurdles your investors created.Our project was always fully secured via assets that you informed us had passed due diligence not once but twice.
    The delays were purgatory and have cost us both in time credibility and hard cash.The documentation you initially furnished us with will be made very public as read with your reasons for not funding and the time span just confirm a good deal of the negative sentiment on the Internet.
    If a commitment is not made within 5 days to refund my fees and adequate compensation.Not only will I start publicising transcripts of which I received from the Broker and directly from you.I will start legal proceedings and traditional mechanisms not just internet publicity.When read in hindsight they become very damming maybe it has slipped your mind some of the dialogue we had.
    I am sorry as you said on our final conversation you do not like the tone but facts prove everything.
    Remember our funding was for only $700000 and you talk as if you can access millions.Speak through my Broker and I would advise you to respond on here also.This page has very few links as yet and still comes high on searches.This is not a campaign it is just a simple demand for a refund and compensation as I paid and received nothing Simple

  • Kevin Ryan said:

    Deg,

    I look forward to receiving your cheque!!!

    Being serious for one moment, these sites are very good to find out who not to touch, what I am missing here is who to approach “The Good Guys”, does anyone know who they are as they seem to be as rare as hens teeth!

    I want to see posting like this to stop those who steel our hard earned cash and live of the proceeds of ill gotten gains, however in the reverse I would also like to reward those who do business in a professional maner and give them my business, we can all earn a good living without lowering ourselves to steeling from people.

    So, if anyone would like to recommend a broker / Angel investor who is reliable/honest and doesn’t take your money before he earns it then please send me their details or post for everyone to see.

    If anyone would like to create a group who finds good investers / lender I am happy to do something, not sure what any suggestions.

    Happy for anyone to contact me kevin.ryan@tecomastan.com

    Regards
    Kevin

  • c.s shankar said:

    Hello
    Has anyone dealt with TC Holding AG with a gentleman called Gunter Monseler , am presently doing a deal .. want to be double sure of his dealings.

    thanks

  • DEG said:

    Kevin,

    I Don’t know why you didn’t receive my cheque by now, it must have gotten lost in the mail, or maybe it’s being delivered by the same courier that is delivering the contract for Trading my bond I have been waiting for; but I’m sure it’s just an honest mistake. Just be patient because it’s going to be huge, in the B’s or T’s! :lol:

    The funny thing about this business is once someone finds something tangible they either keep it a secret for themselves claiming a non disclosure agreement or they try to profit from the information.

    Maybe there is a way to address both of those issues but still create a venue for those in need to find what they are seeking. I have networked with people all over the world successfully so this shouldn’t be that difficult. So if we come up with something I am not afraid to throw money at any good ideas that come along.

    A perfect example is; I was originally told about this site by Lauren who has posted above. I came on to check it out and found myself reading every post on the site.

    There are good people on here, Lauren is one of them. I asked her to help me because I am trying to fund a very good Humanitarian project. Without hesitation she was calling me and introducing me to people that could possibly help me and she wanted nothing in return! Wow, what a breath of fresh air.

    So maybe it’s as simple as starting a list of who wants to network and what their strengths are and in turn what their focus might be. Or maybe it’s as simple as starting a website where members can log on and post offerings or give news about deals they have closed or opportunities they have found.

    I have truly enjoyed reading some of the posts by people like “Old Pro” who gives great advice and information. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a site where people like “Old Pro” could write a column giving insight on topics along with current opportunities that exist in the market?

    A site that is positive but also informative where opportunities can be posted that has been verified through use by members.
    Websites are cheap and easy to develop, or maybe it’s as simple as approaching the creators of this site and collaborating with them on incorporating this idea into their site which could benefit them as well as everyone else.

    What do you think?

    DEG

  • Sandy Douglas said:

    DEG

    I agree 100% with your points from something negative comes an equal positive This site being one of them there has been a worldwide correction of Markets and all the resultant symptoms.Maybe things could be started afresh with your posting in mind. A White list that would immediately rise to prominence and individuals and companies prove how competent they are by default proof and transparency e,t,c.

    Reading the postings on this site has been an education in itself and kept me sane through a period of delay that is simple to prevent recurring by giving information.

    Lauren has alluded to it previously and it seems so obvious but nowhere on the net is really achieving it.

    Kevin made a great point in an entertaining way and maybe the reason these operators are coming to light and people wait for them is it is difficult to find alternatives in the current environment.

    Maybe in the past they did fund the odd thing with fees they took and maybe people found alternatives and forgot about them.

    Sandy

  • S of Florida said:

    Below is:.
    ** Public ** View the names of the listed below and follow the link at the bottom and in MY and my firms opinion ** STAY AWAY** from them

    Other:. Our firm is looking for other Investors to go into trade with us. We believe to have found THE REAL DEAL, however let me be honest as well. “WE have NOT closed with anyone or group on that spectrum friends” We are merely “looking” for other Angel Investors to work with as a buy in unit by invitation from an actual trade group who IS licensed and can show proof of the programs.
    It has become aware to me and my firm that NO ONE can trade under $1M, you have to be invited by the trade group “not a J.V.” you CAN NOT trade leased or borrowed funds.

    The A.B.C’s to ANY Platform trade:.
    A. Your money is NEVER to be encumbered. B. Your money NEVER leaves YOUR acct. C. You can close and collect YOUR money at any time.

    Now to the good stuff:.

    Investors Claims Funds

    This page lists the S.E.C. “Security Exchange Commission” enforcement cases in which a Receiver, Disbursement Agent, or Claims Administrator has been appointed. Funds that are recovered and available for investors will be distributed according to an approved plan.

    In addition to seeing whether a claims fund has been established, you may want to find out whether a private class action has been filed against the company you are or have invested in. If you’re aware of violations of the securities laws, please contact S.E.C. by using their online complaint form.

    If your broker-dealer has gone out of business, you can visit their website of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation to find out whether your firm is the subject of a liquidation proceeding and how you can obtain a claim form.

    Alphabetical Index:.

    A :evil:

    ABC Viaticals, et al.

    Acorn Capital Management

    Advanced Financial Services, Larry W. Tyler, et al.

    AIM Advisors, Inc. and AIM Distributors, Inc.

    12daily Pro

    4NExchange, LLC, Paul R. Grant and Ronald Bassett

    Alanar, Inc., et al.

    Alliance Capital Management, L.P.

    Alpha Telcom, Inc.

    American-Amicable Life Insurance Company of Texas

    American Express Financial Advisors Inc.

    American Express Financial Corporation

    AmeriFirst Funding, et al.

    American International Group, Inc. (AIG)

    AOB Commerce, Inc., et al.

    Archie Paul Reynolds a/k/a Dr. A. Paul Reynolds and Success Trust and Holding LLC

    Arthur Nadel, et al.

    Ashbury Capital Partners, L.P., Ashbury Capital Management, L.L.C., and Mark Yagalla

    B :evil:

    Banc of America Capital Management, LLC, BACAP Distributors, LLC, and Banc of America Securities, LLC

    Banc of America Securities LLC

    Beacon Hill Asset Management, et al.

    Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. and Bear, Stearns Securities Corp.

    Bennett Funding Group, Inc.

    Benny L. Judah and Excel Lease Fund, Inc.

    Bentley Financial Services, Inc.

    Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC

    Billion Coupons, Inc. (aka Billion Coupons Investment) and Marvin R. Cooper

    Biltmore Financial Group, et al.

    Biltmore Securities, Inc.

    Bio-Heal Laboratories, Inc., et al.

    Bottom Line of South Florida, Inc., Andres L. Pimstein, et al.

    Bradford C. Bleidt and Allocation Plus Asset Management Company, Inc.

    Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc. and John Noland Ryan Montgomery

    Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

    C :evil:

    Capital Consultants, LLC, Jeffrey L. Grayson, and Barclay L. Grayson

    Capital Enhancement Club

    Cardinal Health, Inc.

    Carolina Development Company, Lambert Vander Tuig, and Jonathan Carman

    Cash 4 Titles, Charles Richard Homa, and Michael Gause

    CEP Holdings, Inc. D/B/A Colonendparenthesis.net, Trevor Reed, Clayton Kimbrell and Colon End Parenthesis Trust, LLC

    Charis Johnson, LifeClicks, LLC, and 12daily Pro

    Charles W. Crouse and Norman R. Hess

    CIBC World Markets Corp. and Canadian Imperial Holdings Inc.

    CIHC, Inc., Conseco Services, LLC and Conseco Equity Sales, Inc.

    Cobalt Multifamily Investors I, LLC, et al.

    Colin Nathanson, et al.

    Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributor, Inc.

    Commonwealth Equity Services, LLP d/b/a Commonwealth Financial Network; Detwiler, Mitchell, Fenton & Graves, Inc.; James X. McCarty

    ConAgra Foods, Inc., et al.

    Concorde America, Inc., et al.

    Creative Capital Consortium, LLC, et al.

    Credit Bancorp, Ltd.

    Credit First Fund, LP, David R. Lund, et al.

    CRW Management, L.P. et al.

    Currency Trading International, Inc., et al.

    D :evil:

    David M. Mobley/Maricopa Investment Fund, Ltd.

    David Tanner d/b/a/ Capital Enhancement Club, et al.

    Dean Foods – Michael J. McCloskey, et al.

    Diversified Lending Group, Inc., et al.

    Donald Anthony Walker Young, et al.

    Donald Matthew Greth and Brenda B. Melton

    D.W. Heath & Associates, Inc. et al.

    E :evil:

    Edward D. Jones & Co.

    Edward S. Digges, et al.

    Edward T. Stein, et al.

    Elfindepan S.A., et al

    Emvest Mortgage Fund, LLC, Emvest, Inc., and Milon Lyle Brock

    Enron

    Enterprise Trust Company, et al.

    Excel Lease Fund, Inc.

    F :evil:

    Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)

    Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Securities Corp. and Federated Shareholder Services Company

    First Choice Management Services, Inc. and Gary Van Waeyenberghe

    First Command Financial Planning

    FOMAC International, Inc.

    Frank D. Gruttadauria et al.

    Franklin Advisers, Inc.

    Fred Alger Management, Inc. and Fred Alger & Company Incorporated.

    Freedom Financial, Inc., et al.

    Fremont Investment Advisors, Inc. et al.

    G evil:

    Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

    Gen-See Capital Corporation and Richard S. Picoli

    Geoffrey A. Gish; Weston Rutledge Financial Services, Inc.; Zamindari Capital, LLC; Lexington International Fund, LLC a/k/a Lexington International Fund, Inc.; and Oxford Adams Capital, LLC

    Gerson Asset Management

    Global Express Capital Real Estate Investment Fund I, LLC et al.

    Global Money Management, L.P., LF Global Investments, LLC, and Marvin Friedman

    Global Online Direct, Inc., Bryant E. Behrmann and Larry “Buck” E. Hunter

    Global Research Analyst Settlement

    Gold-Quest International, et al.

    Grant Thornton LLP, Doeren Mayhew & Co. P.C., Peter M. Behrens, CPA, Marvin J. Morris, CPA and Benedict P. Rybicki, CPA

    H :evil:

    Heartland Financial Services, Inc.

    Heyman International

    Homestore, Inc.

    Horizon Establishment

    Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

    I :evil:

    i2 Technologies, Inc.

    International Capital Management, Inc.

    International Equity Advisors, LLC and Richard Roger Lund

    International Fiduciary Corp., S.A., et al.

    International Funding Association, Ronald Stephen Holt, et al.

    International Management Associates, LLC et al.

    Invesco Funds Group, Inc.

    IPIC International, et al.

    J :evil:

    Jack Brown, Jules Fleder et al.

    James B. Roberts, FOMAC International, Inc., and Consultores Las Tres Americas S.A.

    James M. Nicholson et al.

    James P. Lewis, Jr., Financial Advisory Consultants, et al.

    James R. Harrold, et al.

    Janus Capital Management LLC

    Jeffrey Fishman and Medemil LLC

    John Wayne Zidar et al.

    Jon W. James, J.W. James & Associates, et al.

    Joseph Contini, D/B/A Personal Portfolio Watch

    Joseph S. Forte and Joseph Forte, L.P.

    J.T. Wallenbrock & Associates, Citadel Capital Management Group, Larry Toshio Osaki, and Van Y. Ichinotsubo

    K :evil:

    K.L. Group, LLC, et al.

    Kenneth Roy Weare, also known as Roy Weaver, J&K Global Marketing Corporation, and AAA-Auction.com, Inc.

    Knight Securities L.P.

    KS Advisors, et al.

    K.W. Brown and Company, Kenneth Brown, et al.

    L :evil:

    Le Club Prive S.A.

    Learn Waterhouse, Inc. et al.

    Lincoln Funds International, Inc.

    Lotus Development Corporation

    M :evil:

    Madoff, Bernard L.

    MAK 1 Group Enterprises, LLC

    Massachusetts Financial Services Co., John W. Ballen, and Kevin R. Parke

    MBIA Inc.

    Medemil LLC et al.

    Medical Capital Holdings, Inc., et al.

    Megafund Corporation

    Merrill Scott & Associates, Ltd., et al.

    Michael Lauer, Lancer Management Group, LLC, and Lancer Management Group II, et al.

    Michael J. McCloskey, et al. (Dean Foods)

    Mid-America Foundation, Inc., Robert R. Dillie, et al.

    Millennium Bank, et al.

    Millennium Financial, Ltd. and Newpont Fiduciaries & Nominees, S.A.

    Millennium Partners, L.P. et al.

    Mobile Billboards of America, Inc., et al.

    Mutual Benefits Corp., et al.

    MX Factors, LLC et al.

    N :evil:

    Nations Warranty Group, Inc., Jonathan W. Mikula, John B. Craddock and JW&P Consulting, LLC

    NexstarCommunications, LLC

    NJ Affordable Homes Corp. and Wayne Puff

    North American Clearing, Inc., Richard L. Goble, Bruce B. Blatman and Timothy J. Ward

    Northshore Asset Management LLP, et al.

    Novus Technologies, LLC, et al.

    NYSE Specialist Firms

    O :evil:

    Ohana International, Inc., Financial Solutions, and Christiano Hashimoto

    Oversea Chinese Fund Limited Partnership, et al.

    P :evil:

    PA Fund Management LLC f/k/a PIMCO Advisors Fund Management LLC et al.

    Par Three Financial Group, Inc. and Melvin D. Ruth

    Pay Pop, Inc.

    Pension Fund of America LC, et al.

    Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, Ltd., Gary L. Pilgrim and Harold J. Baxter

    Pinnacle Development Partners LLC and Gene A. O’Neal

    PinnFund USA, Inc.

    Pittsford Capital Income Partners, L.L.C., et al.

    Platinum Investment Corporation, et al.

    Plus Money, Inc. and Matthew La Madrid, et al.

    Premium Income Corp, et al.

    Presto Telecommunications, Inc.

    Provident Royalties, LLC et al.

    Prudential Equity Group, LLC, formerly known as Prudential Securities Inc.

    Putnam Investment Management LLC

    Q – NONE….YET

    R :evil:

    Ray M. White and CRW Management, L.P

    RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd.

    Resource Development International LLC, et al.

    Rey Salomon, Jr., and Ellen H Development LLC

    Robert Louis Carver, Robert Louis Carver II, James Lowell DeMers, Lincoln Funds International, Inc., and Paropes Corporation f/k/a Brookstone Capital, Inc.

    Robert Allen Stanford, Stanford International Bank, Stanford Group Company and Stanford Capital Management

    Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and The “Shell” Transport and Trading CompanyNew

    RS Investments Management, Inc. et al.

    S :evil:

    Safevest, LLC, et al.

    Sebastian International Enterprises, Inc.

    Secure Investment Services, Inc. et al.

    Sherbourne Capital Management, Ltd., et al.

    Southern Financial Group, Inc.

    Spear & Jackson, Inc.

    Stanford International Bank, et al.

    Steve Madden Ltd.

    Strong Capital Management, et al.

    Success Trust and Holding LLC

    Sun Empire, LLC, et al. and Sun Group, et al.

    Sunwest Management, Inc., et al.

    Superior Opportunities, Inc.

    Systems of Excellence and Charles O. Huttoe

    T :evil:

    T-Bar Resources LLC and Tommy Eugene Barber

    Terry L. Dowdell, et al.

    Time Warner Inc.

    TLC Investments & Trade Co., et al.

    Travis E. Correll, individually and doing business as Horizon Establishment, et al.

    Tri Energy et al.

    Tuco Trading, LLC.

    U :evil:

    Universal Express et al.

    Universo Foneclub Corporation et al.

    U.S. Reservation Bank & Trust, Higher Investment Technologies, Inc., Global-Link Capital Markets L.L.C. et al.

    V :evil:

    Veras Capital Master Fund, et al.

    Vescor Capital Corp., Val E. Southwick, et al.

    Viatical Capital, Inc., d/b/a Life Settlement Network, Life Investment Funding Enterprises, Inc., Charles D. York, and Robert K. Coyne

    Virtual Cash Card, et al.

    Virtual Private Marketplace, Ltd., Gary L. Moody, Steven R. Moody, and Billpay Systems LLC

    Vivendi Universal, S.A.

    W :evil:

    W Financial Group, LLC, Adley H. Abdulwahab, Michael K. Wallens, Sr. and Michael K. Wallens, Jr.

    WG Trading Investors, L.P., et al.

    W.L. Ware Enterprises and Investments, Inc. and Warren L. Ware

    Waddell & Reed, Inc.

    Wealth Pools International, Inc.

    Wellington Bank and Trust, Ltd. et al.

    Wellness Universe, et al.

    Westgate Capital Management and James Nicholson.

    Weston Rutledge Financial Services, Inc.

    Wextrust Capital, LLC et al.

    William L. Brotherton and International Business Consortium, Inc.

    World Class Limousines, Inc., 1-800-GET-LIMO, Inc. and 1-800-GET-LIMO Service, Inc.

    WorldCom

    Worldwide Entertainment, Inc., et al.

    X :evil:

    Xerox Corporation

    Y – NONE….YET

    Z – NONE….YET

    Archive of Investors Claims Funds Notices

    :wink: http://www.sec.gov/divisions/enforce/claims.htm

  • AFRIEND said:

    What You May Not Know If You are Seeking a Program (commonly called a PPP, PST, or HYIP)…

    You need a friend, not a Broker, Consultant, Mandate, Intermediary, JV Partner, Attorney, or CPA.

    Now “friend” has a strange definition in the underground world. It is not someone who exchanged emails with you or a few calls. Not even some one who met you in a coffee shop. Especially, not someone who demanded an agreement to pay them. It is a “Principle.”

    For this conversation the definition of a Principle is synonymous with a “Participant in a Program”.

    Many legitimate programs who have been running successfully for a reasonable period of time do not look for John, Joe, David, Steve, Ken, and Chris from the Internet to bring in business because they DO NOT CONDUCT BUSINESS on the Internet. They do not need these people. They do not need your money!

    Here is a dirty little secret Broker’s do not tend to believe, they are only getting paid if this is their client. Meaning, if John brought it to Joe who sent it to Chris who actually has a “FRIEND” I will tell you Chris is the only one who will receive a commission so John should be very close with the client to be secured he will be paid, and Joe must trust Chris or he doesn’t have a shot since it is not his client. The trade group asks questions to the client regarding outside agreements. The truth is they simply do not care who the client pays, but they do make it clear it is not required to pay these people to stay in the program. If your agreement is OUTLANDISH, they will heavily advise against it.

    Next, keep your money in YOUR pocket or advise your client to keep their money in their bank account. Anyone who advises for the funds to go to a JOINT account, attorney’s escrow account, or wired into SPACE- I promise you this is HIGH RISK. Only try it if you enjoy Roulette!

    There really is no mystery or secrecy to the MBP – The money, the broker and the program as some may lead you to believe. If you have followed the yellow brick road everyone will be transparent. As in a normal business transaction, names, numbers, emails, registration numbers (if applicable) will be available. There are NO SECRETS. The only difference is you may not demand this information upfront. You must clear compliance for complete access.

    Here is clue #1:

    If you can say you are bi-lingual and understand the following:

    The language of the underground arena is filled with acronyms. If you have found your way here you probably know most of them yourself. It goes something like this..Do you know of a legit PPP or PST, I am one man away from the TRADER, I got the HYIP that can quadruple your investment in a month, so if you MT 760 your asset, we can MT 103 or ICBPO profits upon delivery, and tell your client to have his banker SWIFT 799, if the client’s funds are stateside have their bank issue a 542, don’t forget I need you to notarize the FPA and C&D the broker who didn’t preform, and to meet the Principle sign the JV and the Non-Solicitation, don’t worry if you don’t have the cash you may leverage your MTN’s, BG’s, CD’s, SBLC’s, T-Bills, & T-Strips, it is ok if they are fresh cut or slightly seasoned, and include your LOI & MOU with your application with a one page summary of your project, and if all of the above is too difficult we got a POF you can Lease with no upfront fees, and now you have been all around the world to Kings and Sultans who have requested your assistance through their Mandate, the rep will verify the SKR, and (MY FAVORITE) don’t worry you will wire your funds to an attorney’s trust escrow account. If you are laughing you probably understood every word you just read.

    Most importantly, it is a sign you are still in the underground arena!

    Clue #2- Do not send your complete package to ANYONE until you are sure or have been instructed to do so. A short CIS & proof of asset is enough. You can xxxx the account number too. If you do not see why this is so important because you think they can’t do anything with your information- YOU ARE CORRECT. What will happen is you will be on overload with solicitations from everyone who says they can do it! Worse case scenario, they could tarnish the package but coincidently submitting to two separate programs creating major issues for you!

    Becareful with your Clients, Know who you are engaging, and be a BODYGUARD to the ASSETS!

  • ABF said:

    To OLD PRO:

    Will you please contact me “off Board”.
    I greatly appreciate it! Thanks!

    ABFinternational@bellsouth.net

  • TidalWave & Associates said:

    AFRIEND said:

    What You May Not Know If You are Seeking a Program (commonly called a PPP, PST, or HYIP)…

    You need a friend, not a Broker, Consultant, Mandate, Intermediary, JV Partner, Attorney, or CPA.

    This is some the best information :grin: OLD PRO is still the man, but AFRIEND your giving information that other would charge money to give out. INVESTORS read this information. Inside Trade should post OLD PRO and AFRIEND post at the beginning of these treads. I’m sure this information will save 90% of the investors time and funds.. The other 10% while what can you say? Some people just want listen no matter what you tell them.

    Great Job!!!

  • Doug said:

    Has anyone had any dealings with the following, Good or Bad:

    MRYM Holdings LLC
    Mr. Chun Jin Howe
    Worldwide Funding and Investments LLC
    Frank Geivelis
    Nathan Hingson
    Australian American Trust
    Demetrius G. McIntire

  • AFF said:

    Has anyone had dealings with John Stewart of Lavi Corporation?

  • CR said:

    Old Pro,

    Can you buy a CD in order to go to trade? I have seen programs where you buy a 100M CD for under 1M and they allow you to go to trade (so the broker says). By the way, when I said “I have seen” it I meant I saw the proposal on paper only.

    Thanks for the information everyone!

  • Tyler Hamani said:

    Hello,

    Has anyone ever worked with Paul Skordilis?

    Also has anyone had any dealings with ‘Somerse Trading’ which is located in the British Virgin Islands and supposed to be a reputable MTN buyer direct to the fresh cut?

    Thanks in advance?

    TH

  • AFRIEND said:

    If visit a the definition of a CD- you will answer your own question.

    If you could buy a 100M CD for under 1M please direct to us to the pot of gold.

    Sounds like a street broker using BUY opposed to LEASE

  • CR said:

    Yes. Lease. Thanks.

  • OLD PRO said:

    CR

    Yes, AFRIEND is correct, it’s a lease fiasco. And for your edification, no one on the planet would lease you 100M for 1M.

    Remember, as discussed in previous blog comments, you CANNOT lease funds for trade – In any manner, shape or form. Period.

  • TidalWave & Associates said:

    I’m offering that CD program also, and you right it’s a lease and I’m sure the investor was told they would have to monetize the instrument before going into trade. It’s a line of credit.

    Before any funds are transferred the investor will see on the DTC screen and verified by his/her bank that the CDs are real.

    If the instruments have been proven legitimate there will be no problem monetizing them, if not than the investor don’t purchase it.

    And trust me AFRIEND I’m an investor/broker not a street broker. Just as I’ve had success and failures in this business, I still learn something new almost daily. Apparently some of these know it all traders on here don’t.

    My first large R.E. deal; I paid 25k for a SHELF CORP. direct from a AZ. company which came with access to a bank that give me 1.5m line of credit. This company was referred by a reliable source. How many investor could have done some great things on there first deal with that sort of funding.

    My point; “It’s not always what you know, sometimes it’s who you know”.

    My attempt here is not desperately searching for funds, it merely to give a great opportunity to some legitimate investors that trying to find a way to get involved in larger program. I have nothing to hide, everything I offer or invest into, don’t ask for fees, you can research, ask all questions and they’re transparent and results proven.

    Investors if you choose to participate or not it’s no sweat off my back. But the one who’s giving all this great advise, ask them to invite you into there proven program that they’ve closed 1 deal on and has been around for years.

    Introduce you to their principles that has done billion dollar deals; no brokers..

    Truthfully there only about 26 very reputable large trading programs out there. And a gang of broker and facilitators, some who create their own programs. Yes they may have access to the actual traders and take your 250k or 1m and piggy back it. You and 5 other investor split 5% while he get the other 15%.

    My opinion, if you have 250k to 5mm stick to what made those funds for you and stop trying to get the big 7 figure payouts in this business.

    If you don’t have at least 10m liquid, MTNs, Bonds and yes they must be owned. You will be that investor that looked for 20yrs and never was successful.

    Food for Thought; Only 1% of the American people are successful..

    I wish you all much success!!

  • CR said:

    Tidal Wave,
    Can the purchase/lease of the CD be set up but not paid until the trade begins? Others say it can’t be done but you say it can. I’m willing to explore your option if there is no money exchanged until the trade is guaranteed.

  • TidalWave & Associates said:

    CR please outline my statement where I said you can take lease funds into trade.

    You would be purchasing the CDs from one of the top 10 banking institute in the US, you can also set up an account there to have these CDs monetized and housed there. And the trading program I’m involved with is also being traded from that same banking institute. How much better can it get.

    NOTE: Purchase Leased CDs, you are purchasing a non repayable line of Credit back by funds.. If you blow the funds.. that’s your option. I’m offering a opportunity to invest it.

    Before purchasing the CDs you will know by the bank DTC verifying that the CDs are legitimate. The trading program is provided by a total different group. Ask OLD PRO to become you rep. and bring him to the table and ask all the questions when speaking with my providers.

    If he’s ok than you win.. if not you still win because you haven’t lost any funds and you can continue looking on these helpful blogs.

    I will not post anymore about this on here, why cause these 1mm investors looking for 200m profits can be a big pain in the butt.

    If you choose to participate fine, if not, FINE..

    I wish you the best of success finding your program somewhere else.

  • PT109 said:

    CR,

    Listen to OLD PRO–and stay away from the leased scenario.

    And while TidalWave is right about many things, but may not be (sorry bro) as connected as he wants you to think.

    He recently put a great file through a broker chain almost as long as this thread and where did it lead?

    Where it always does–NOWHERE. Two week waste of time.

  • PT109 said:

    Also to CR and others,

    We found Private Capital Holdings/Allan Shepherd to be a waste of time. Has a few loyals working with him and effects somewhat of a guru air on the phone. Promised us contracts for weeks on end, delivered nothing but overpriced fee agreements. “Allan is traveling,” was an excuse one week. Right, so you can’t use a cellphone? There’s wireless internet, now, Al. Works pretty well, too. Gimme a break.

    Private Group Capital on the other hand, purports to help people set up offshore structures for favorable tax treatment, but also claims have access to Big Programs. It’s also likely they’ve surreptitiously promoted themselves on this site using aliases. Can’t say I’d hire them to structure anything, as they’re just figuring it out themselves, including what to do with a real investor. Pass.

    Arthur Merson of Arizona, another legend in his own mind. Told my buddy that he was lucky to have found someone like himself, as he was all that and then some, direct to the facilitator, the whole nine yards. Five–literally five–brokers later, middle of nowhere. Avoid.

    Those who can really get it done are few and far between–and they don’t inflate themselves.

  • OLD PRO said:

    I have seen a lot of posts regarding small programs. And I’ve been asked about smaller entry level opportunities in the 1M-5M range.

    So, I felt compelled to comment on it.

    RE: 1 -10m Programs:

    All in all, this part of the business is a very dangerous world. It’s an invitation to lose your money.

    The vast, and I mean VAST MAJORITY (99%) of these offerings don’t work, regardless of what the broker tells you. Ironically, my first success in this business was a 1M program that I brokered. And knowing what I know now, if I hadn’t been dealing with a ‘reputable entity’ at the time, my client would have lost his funds. I was green as a pea back then – clueless! But, I was blessed, having dealt with a first class group introduced to me by a (god rest his soul) first class successful player who took me under his wing and mentored me.

    In retrospect, the program’s structure was full of holes in terms of ’safety of principle.’ And that is exactly what is lacking in 99% of the so called real programs being promoted out there – Safety of Principle. At all entry levels!

    I have been involved in only a few 1-10M programs, because real ones are extremely rare. EXTREMELY. Virtually non-existent!! And I only deal with sources that I know, or those that come highly recommended. I’ve never lost a dime for any of my clients, and I’m not about to start now. But, in all honesty – I really can’t be bothered with these programs because they’re a pain in the butt. Not worth my time. 1-10M programs for the most part, don’t trade MTN’s, but other instruments, like Corporate Bonds and other stuff that I have little interest in.

    For the record, 1-10M programs were more available when I started out a hundred years ago, but have all but evaporated. Finding a real one is truly like finding a needle in a haystack. Be Extremely Cautious! There are probably about 100,000 of these opportunities floating around the world. And maybe 1 or 2 that’s real. And the paperwork for the most part, always looks enticing. You have better odds in Las Vegas, believe me.

    As for being able to keep your funds in your own bank account at these small levels – dream on. You always have to move your funds. And knowing what I know, I can’t see how it can work. And I’ve heard it all – and they still don’t work. And forget Ping Accounts and Gentleman Blocks – It’s all BS. Without funds lodged in a client or trust account at a bank, it will never happen.

    Re: 10M – 100M Programs

    These are more available, but again, REAL ones are still rare, but very possible. There are probably 10,000 floating around by joker-broker types, but 99% of these are also bogus. My colleagues, like me, mostly deal in 100M plus opportunities. But, we do from time to time, come across 10-100M opportunities.

    However, be aware. These opportunities are very challenging and require a unique client. The ’safety of principle’, is a given, because we only deal with reputable sources. But, before I take on a client for programs under 100M, I insist on a clear, mutual understanding before we proceed or I will not act on the file. As to what that mutual understanding is, I cannot comment on in this forum.

    As for a trade entity providing ‘Proof of Performance’, it’s not something that providers can freely make available in this business.

    This must be understood if you are going to pursue business in this arena. This is not the ‘retail’ world where your average licensed broker can show you the 10Q’s and 10K’s etc. and other pertinent historical performance information on an investment they are promoting.

    Providing History of Performance, or proof of Collateral, violates the confidentiality that all viable entities in this business are signed off on! That includes Trade groups, Clients and Brokers…

    And there lies again, the rub….

    Bogus Traders and Brokers love this excuse.. It gets them off the hook.

    But, let’s get back to the reality of this marketplace, where COMMON SENSE applies, ladies and gentlemen. If Program Managers could provide proof of performance, don’t you think they would do so? Closing clients would be a slam dunk! Clients wanting access to this arena would quickly fill the Rose Bowl.

    If a Program Manager did take a shot and show proof – and got caught, he or she would quickly be marched out of the business. I’ve seen it happen. Have evidences of past performance ever been demonstrated by trade groups? Yes, in rare cases and behind closd doors and usually at the very high entry level. These are very sophisticated clients poised to lodge billions of dollars into trade that the group knows of and is extremely comfortable with.

    You’ll be amazed how many 10M principles there are out there who have bragged to the wrong people about the proceeds they’ve realized from a transaction. For them, it’s like winning the lottery. They can’t compose themselves. And that makes them very dangerous. Blabbering clients have indeed brought a few program managers, as well as themselves, to their knees with their reckless behavior.

    The Program Managers and Gate Keepers that I know are too smart to risk that chance. Bottom Line – You prove up your funds, meet compliance – and transfer your funds. If this isn’t acceptable to you – then stay in the retail world. Hate to be so blunt, but that’s the way it is, folks.

    Think about it, the returns garnered through these transactions significantly trump that of the miniscule returns of the ‘retail’ world’s offerings. And there’s your reason for the secrecy. This business would drive the ‘retail’ brokers out of business if we were allowed to go public. And the markets would tumble.

    As for our business, I know there are some brokers out there that are anxious to happily provide proof of performance, transparency etc., to lure your business, but be afraid. Be very afraid. In a world of sophisticated computers, printers and software, anything can be created. I have been witness to many a fraudulent document, believe me. I have a file full of them. It just goes with the territory of what we have to contend with, unfortunately. And you have to ask yourself, why would they compromise their standing in what is probably the most difficult business to gain access to? And how desperate are they?

    This is the way the business works, folks. If you can’t wrap yourself around the rules of engagement, then this business is not for you. If you are not being asked to risk your funds or pay any upfront fees at any time during this process, then cooperate and play it out. But, make sure your money is protected. Can the ‘retail’ world’ of licensed brokers sitting in brokerage firms around the country offer you protection on your investments?

    Yeah, right. Ask a RETAIL LICENSED BROKER if he can provide you with ‘Safety on your Principle’ the next time you buy into a stock or mutual fund. The ensuing uncontrollable laughter may kill him, so approach with caution.

    Be very wary of those that want to circumvent the protocols of this business. Always remember, those of us in-the-know would love to provide full disclosures, but we’re bound by the rules. We don’t make them, but follow them to the letter. What makes those that would circumvent them more special than us? And why would they solicit you – another clear violation of the rules..

    At the end of the day, it is incumbent upon you to insure that whatever program you are endeavoring to participate, “protects your funds.”

    BE SAFE

  • AFRIEND said:

    This is a limited invitation.

    Please do not abuse this invitation.

    INVESTORS ONLY- NO BROKERS unless you feel so desperate you need an explanation to assist or protect.

    Before you are about to LEASE for a program, you may need advice to RUN. Hopefully the below will be enough that you will not need further information, but if you do I will respond.

    I am fluent in the “LEASED” arena.

    My rating may not be a Master’s Degree but possibly an Ivy League education equivalency.

    Unlike the majority in the world of “LEASED” instruments, I prefer to not deal with anyone in your arena. It is a headache. My typical clients are oil, gas, and other commodities.

    FALSE You can not put up 50K in escrow with an attorney and receive an instrument for 250M

    FALSE You can not put the correct fee to LEASE an instrument and deliver to a program

    FALSE You can not deliver to a MONETIZATION program and pay later- NO FREE DELIVERY on REAL CASH BACKED financial instruments.

    TRUE You must make application for instrument in the name of the account it will be delivered. ( NO PROGRAM will sign LEASE contract with you)

    TRUE You must have funds available before you LEASE the instrument

    TRUE There are many perfected frauds mimicking the authentic instruments so it is best to have your BANKER complete a DD on isin # and screen shot. Any legitimate company will provide prior to any exchange of monies.

    Please feel confident my information is factual, not an opinion.

    I know some of you are given information by some who speak well. Make sure the content of the information recited is credible, verifiable, and LOGICAL.

    One last thought for you: If it was simple and affordable to lease an instrument for pennies and place into a program to become millionaires overnight, do you think there are some of us who would have figured it out too?

  • TidalWave & Associates said:

    PT109, I know who you are :grin: I’m so happy to see you on here. Now!! for as your clients information you’re claiming I put though a chain, that a complete LIE.

    I spoke directly with both of your guys about a program our facilitator was offering, yes do to GNMA regulation changes it made it harder to monetize CMOs and take into trade. So he offered a even better program out of SBHK that’s been preforming for nearly 26yrs.

    First let me state; I never requested your client to send his information directly to me. His information was sent directly to LDs assistant.

    And the facilitator; this guy has a king reputation in the trading business, his profile is not hidden you could have goggled this guys name. You would’ve seen what he has accomplished in his career, it’s nothing less than greatness..

    I’m sure if I mentioned his name Old Pro you would know this reputable provider.

    PT109 one of your other clients had dealt with this facilitator in the pass, he sent over his information to move forward once again. The provider contacted your principles directly himself. There where no chains involved.

    I explained to your client from day one, they must speak to the principle directly, no reps., real providers never entertain brokers/reps. What ever you choose to call them. Did you guys listen NO!! you all proceeded to get on the phone interrogating the provider, as if he was a CROOK!!

    Of course providers will never incriminate himself by involvement with a broker. It can cause soliciting charges to come up.

    I tilt my hat to the provider for being so politically correct, and not calling you guys a bunch of IDIOT NUTCASES!!! If you felt this guy was fraudulent, send a C&D to stop all actions.

    You(The Brokers) had the BALLS to call the provider and start interrogating him once again. Your AZ client who hadn’t closed a deal in 34 tries. Thanks to you guys, you made it 35..

    Far as the CA client he’s going to continue dealing with the provider. PT109 please stay away, you’ll know how to ruin business deals and relations. Some that has taken a lot of time and money to create. And far as 2wk wasted, another LIE after 5 days the provider didn’t want to deal with you are your AZ client.

    Look at my prior post.. It states the lease funds will be verified DTC screen by your banking institute, your funds stay in your account with the investors name only, until your banker says it’s OK to move forward. If your bankers doesn’t provide this, you don’t purchase the instrument. I prefer using JPM Chase why? because here’s where the instruments are being purchased. They perform all DD.
    HOW MUCH CLEARER MUST I BE!!

    For you guys to tell these investor to run from a LEASING programs as if all leasing programs are frauds is wrong. Explain to them how to be safe with their funds when looking at a leasing program.

    If a client pass compliance with a provider, you says a provider can’t show proof of results.. That’s FALSE. They can’t show proof before the investor becomes a participate or show other investors payouts; that’s correct. It breaks the soliciting law and confidentiality agreement law. If the investor pass compliance, move forward with a contract the providers can show Tear Sheet proof. I know this for FACT..

    Inside Trade Viewer after reading the last few post, you see no matter what anyone on here says, it takes a min of 10m or more liquid, or if you own an instrument pull 10m LTV or more out. You can play in the trading game.

    Remember Investors even these well spoken guys that telling you about the other well spoken guys. Be mindful of them as well. They’re brokers also. I trader will never solicit.

    I’m sure there’s an agenda somewhere.. Maybe go into their programs and offer you 100% security. Yeah right!! I guarantee you will not see those big profits. Here we go with the other options :?:

    PT109, don’t have ill feeling towards me, kick yourself for blowing a great opportunity :cry: Your client and his 1M… repeat 1M, was placed in front of a true provider who was willing to entertain it, and you guys BLOW IT!!!

    Let see you find another reputable provider like that.

    You’re on here proclaiming me to be a chain broker and time waster is a JOKE..

    I’ve posted my business information on here, I have nothing to hide. Contact me direct, ask any questions you’ll want. If you’re the investor, investor only.

  • John Harris said:

    Tom McKenzie of Prospexx in Canada is a Thief. A rotten heartless individual.

    Lauton Funding claim they care and they too are thieves. Lauron Bonaparte and Joseph Polanco live together and play like they are a staff within their own company. Lauton Funding is a legal group of thieves.

    Michelea Barrett, Tom McKenzie’s daughter plays dumb but owns Barrett Capital as a front for her father. She too is a thief and when you ask her where your refund is, she says she does not know what her father Tom wants to do.

    Lauton Funding and Joseph Polanco – Does not do their due diligence as was promoting Tom McKenzie as a funder so you would gladly hand slick Joey Polanco over some money before they would send you a worthless LOI.

    Learn from these criminals as they should all be placed in JAIL!!!!!

  • Winston said:

    I asked before, but maybe a wider audience now, so again:

    Has anyone had any experience with a Virgil Hentz from MN, good or bad?

  • James D said:

    Its funny, i have heard this name and so many others over and over…. :)

    thanks tradingczar

  • James D said:

    This is a great site, I hope they keep posting more on the private placement program business. Has anyone ever called insidetrade? How are they?

    Also, has anyone every closed a deal? I believe I can, but haven't in over 3 years…

  • a..Levis said:

    Good shw, both he and andrew are in serious trouble! They defrauded a guy from NY. His broter is a big shot, he wet to school with AG.Cumo, Also has ties to the president..There is a Secret Service agent on i now/ This is the one guy they should have refunded..Stupid!. They sold his friend a ten m instrument. Theywent into the bank(Whacovia recorded the incident). Now the banks will give Jeff and Andrew real Time for defrauding a financial institution. The bank President..John Amato, did not know Jeff or Andrew..The funds were wired to MN, from NC..Serious bank fraud..We are sending video of of the arrest!..We have the abiltiy to be there..We will post on You tube.This will be fun!!

  • Jack said:

    I've been approached by this organization regarding funds placement, haven't done it yet and would like to see your information on the subject company to make up my mind. Please provide it to me, if possible. Thanx. Jack.

  • Punter said:

    Surely this kind of fraud is illegal in Canada. Why not contact the authorities there? Failing that why not hop on a fight to Canada and confront McKenzie before ripping his head off if he doesnt front up the money?

  • PT109 said:

    Tidalwave,

    This is a good forum for the exchange of information and ideas and I'll do my part to keep it that way.

    That said, your version of what happened is very entertaining, but has no basis in reality. We didn't "blow" anything because there was never a deal to blow. Sounds like the story got a little twisted along the chain back to you. And by the way, they're still very much our clients.

    On a note more beneficial to all: 1M programs ARE fraught with difficulty, no question. Peace to and good luck to all the hard-working straight-shooters on here.

  • Tony said:

    Old Pro…… could you please contact me at tony@aaronbernardgroup.com

    Thanks.

  • TidalWave said:

    You're absolutely correct, this is great forum.. And advice is what I offer to the 1m investors those whom being trying to get involved in the trading world. 98% of 1m investors will never succeed in the business.
    You've never done any business with me, to come here trying to black mark my reputation. I never send clients to associates hoping they have something. If this is really your client. or you'll. Our sounds like a chain. I didn't know in beginning you'll clients had 3 reps/brokers, if I had I'd never entertained that file. Learn to distinguish DEAL and OPPORTUNITY. I hope YOU'LL find the client a program.

  • guest said:

    Eliminate my name off this site ASAP!
    You have no right posting my name on this site!
    I will TAKE IMMEDIATE legal ACTION for my name having anything to do with this site!
    I have my law firm investigating now!
    Richard

  • steve said:

    I can provide help if needed please let me know.

  • James D said:

    For some reason, there are a lot of scammers in AZ… There was a proof of funds scam last year that was there too…

    thanks for the advice Junior.

  • James D said:

    Punter,

    This kind of stuff goes on all of the time, the problem is people don't report it and it makes it happen even more.

  • James D said:

    I don't believe this blacklist is for soliciting clients for some POF program that probably won't work. Moderator, where u at?

  • James D said:

    this list is really cool, it helps alot

    thanks Lauren, i have read your posts and they are very informative

  • James D said:

    thank you for your summary, but would you invest with him? I dont think so… I have seen some emails he sends out and some of his forum posts… doesnt smell like a winner.

  • Mitchell said:

    If you ever hear the names Andy Gottlieb, Dawn Gottlieb, Gregg Grossman (Gottlieb's "attorney") or Peoples Management Resource, Inc., RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION!!!!!!!!!!

    These are lowlife sleazebags based in Newburgh, New York (but I understand they've possibly changed their address) who knowingly and unapologetically committed wire and mail fraud to rob my partner of a quarter million dollars (HIS LIFE'S SAVINGS). They promised funding at very good rates under very reasonable terms in exchange for 10% upfront, then knowingly and deliberately misappropriated the 10% fee and blamed other people for the theft. They've now done this to at least three people I know (and likely many more I *don't* know), and should all be locked up for the rest of their pathetic little lives. They and Bernie Madoff would have a lot to talk about, as the only difference between them is the amount of money stolen.

    ** ANDY GOTTLIEB = DAWN GOTTLIEB = GREGG GROSSMAN = PEOPLES MANAGEMENT RESOURCE, INC. = DELIBERATE THEFT OF YOUR MONEY **

  • William Herald said:

    alt invest,

    i have read a lot of your posts and you seem really smart about private placement.

    please keep teaching us, even though we have the website, its always good to hear from other brokers

  • William Herald said:

    These names were mentioned by a few other brokers on this blacklist too…. so they must be worth avoiding. I dont really think POFLLC.com is a scam, but some of the people that try to broker their deals may be a little to coercive.

    I have met RJ Cassell, HM Torrey, Tony Bass and they seemed a little off but i have never done business with them.

  • William Herald said:

    Kelley Oliver is a piece of crap! He has contacted me and acted like he was going to do something and then the numbers were disconnected and he fell off the earth.

    I think that he is collecting information for identity theft reasons, or some other related scam. It just sounds way to obvious when you speak with him.

  • William Herald said:

    thanks for posting that link, I didnt even know it existed.

    you are right, more people need to let the government punish these idiots out there scamming investors for their hard earned money.

  • William Herald said:

    holy crap, nice list but i dont think it is specified for the private placement business

    is this for other investments? I went to the link you gave but it wasnt all that clear

  • William Herald said:

    you are about the 500th person who has mentioned Tom McKenzie, I think it is safe to say that he is worthless and a scammer.

    lets all save ourselves some time and report this guy to the canadian investment authorities, why is he not behind bars already?

  • capitalraiser said:

    Great Info; my congrats to Inside Trade.

    Has anybody closed a USD100M minimum PPP using commodities as collateral?

    If yes, we would appreciate you sharing with us your overall experience in dealing with this kind of transaction; please specify commodity/document used to put collateral into trading, i.e. platinum/insurance wrap, gold/SKR, copper isotope/MT 760, etc.

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Good post but please watch the language in the future…

    Thank you for your addition and support. B)

  • don said:

    Sorry I'm new to this site. I have seen somethings on here that is so out of line it is truly scary. I don't ever plan on posting a contact so please don't ask me. Solicitation!!!! Anyways, This is my 2 cents to this site. I have dealt with most of these guys on here and some of them are very off base. about 92% of the people on here are phony! This is what you have to ask yourself. WHY WOULD YOU POST A TRUE LEGITIMATE SOURCE ON THIS SITE. This is way too public for me. Anything below 8 digits is fake! Stick to forex. These so called 1m clients are FUCKING RETARDED. There is no way you can enter into anything real. You need big boy money! If you are lucky enough to know a real commitment holder then you may be able to make it happen otherwise stick to your day job. On a different note, stop bashing companies that have good reps. You know you are.

  • TidalWave said:

    Great post don… I'm not saying all the investors are RETARDS, just most. I've suggested purchasing an instrument from a legitimate company and let their banks do all DD than monetize. I was look upon as CRAZY.. There's about a 97% chance of a 1m investor get into a real platform or buy sell. Believe it or not I presented a couple 1m investor that opportunity, not only did they blow the opportunity, those IDIOTS reps. blow my relationship with a reputable provider. Need I say Lesson Learned. Than call me a chain broker on here..o.0 Could someone answer a question for me.. Why are all these investor continually sending brokers or facilitators funds for setup fees, what ever you want to call it. THAT'S CRAZY!! Than crying about being defrauded, you just sent your money to someone you don't know or ever met.

    Real providers never ask for upfront fees.. better yet fees are blocks. PERIOD! CIS, Passport and Tear. you're ready to go. IST staff how to I stop these post from coming to my email address.?

  • Dan Sinclair said:

    Stevie McDonald, you have an amazing ability to twist the truth.

    You missed a few items in your post. For example:

    1. YOU brought this PPP to us, and YOU claimed you could a POF into trade.

    2. We were hired for the sole purpose of providing a POF to your specifications, which we did. We had the investor and their broker working overtime to get you an item in one business day, that normally takes five business days.

    3. YOU begged us to get the POF on your timeline and then hid from the calls when the product was delivered on time and as asked. You asked us to trust you in delivering the money to the escrow account, which, of course, never happened.

    Incidentally, why are you too embarrased to put your name next to your words?

    I do not hide from my identity, as I am honest and stand up for what I believe in.

    When I see fraud, I report it to my friends at the FBI. My track record and ethics speak for themselves.

  • Dan Sinclair said:

    Part 2 of 2…
    I understand your concerns with the group you brought to the table claiming to be a PPP. However, do not lump us in with that group. That is YOUR group that you brought to the table, and I was the one who had concerns with dealing with them.

    As you recall, it was ME who warned you and your partner Chris about the red flags I saw, and asked you to do your homework. I insisted that you receive your information from this supposed PPP in writing, so you would get stuck with a POF you could not use.

    Since that time, your partner in the deal, Chris has called me up and thanked me for warning you of the red flags I saw from Tammy and her attorney, and asked to do business with me.

    To say that your incorrect and beyond slanderous post pisses me off, is an understandment. Keep my good name out of your bad experience with your PPP that you tried to drag me into.

    I don't appreciate it.

    You have my number. Please call me immediately. I would rather straighten this out between us, than to have to take other action.

    Dan Sinclair

  • Contact FBI said:

    Ed Wilson, Rita Kikoen and an attorney named William Vincent are all involved in very hurtful Ponzi scheme claiming a high yield type of investment. Please contact the FBI (division of Utah) and/or the SEC or the Department of Treasury to file a formal complaint. Any investigations warrant participation from those injured. Ed Wilson is not trading any private placement related bonds internationally. If he is, then the SEC and Department of Treasury will acknowledge it, as well as the movement of funds into and out of the United States. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. was used as a holding account/bank for the receipt of funds. You may inquire there, too.

  • chuck fisher said:

    allan shepherd is a fony, also tammy correa in tampa florida. don’t waste your time………

  • orlan said:

    I have to agree. In the first instance, why would people who have done it, or have the capability of doing it, post anything on the net. Yes, it gives people who are trying to achieve this type of transaction some reasonable info, and credit to the admin for providing a forum for that purpose. I am in agreement that there should be a place for naming and shaming, it might save some people some money. But why people would send cash upfront is still a mystery to me. The problem I have with mentioning names is that you are relying on someones opinion in some cases, that someone may not have obeyed the rules, and I know many people that are "Guilty by Association", which is another grey area. All I am suggesting is that you give alot of consideration before coming to a conclusion and make sure you present all the facts.
    At the end of the day, these types of transactions can be slightly different to the previous one, and there are some people that post on here,and other sights, were it is obvious their knowledge of banking and finance is limited.

  • orlan said:

    I have seen numerous posts refering to monetising etc….. That poses some interesting thoughts.
    One of the "Conditions" of large programs is the beneficial owner of the funds or "Principle". Even if you are the benficiary of an instrument, you are not the "Beneficial Owner" fo the funds, and as such they are regarded as leased funds by some.

  • orlan said:

    History of funds play a major part in these transactions, and they can and will, trace back to the origins of the funds. One thing that must be adheared to in financial transactions is transparency, which I beleive should be in all business, but if people think they can shroud finance in a cloud, they are sadly mistaken.
    One of the priorites for banks is their reputation, and even though you have Trillions in your account, do not think the bank will transfer money on a whim. They will not risk their reputation, and in some cases their licence on an individuals request. DD takes many forms, and is done by all parties. Some people think banks are there to provide a service, nothing could befurther from the truth.

    Yes, you can get into one of these transactions as a benficiary of an instrument, but the mechanics have to be well thought out, and yes, you can use an instrument as collateral for a credit line, and the cash can go into trade. But it is not as simple as A, B, C.

  • William Howland said:

    Old Pro,

    Great post, If you ever choose to take someone under your wing, I would truely enjoy learning from you.

    I look forward to your future posts.

    Wm. Howland

  • William Howland said:

    Doug,

    I'm very interested in following your experiences with 'The Judge'. My partner and I have been doing DD on a couple people. And it has become frustrating catching them in lies to only have to start all over again. Good luck, please feel free to email your experiences.

    Wm. Howland

  • Chopper164 said:

    Also in FL

    My partner and I are very interested in your experience's with ' The Judge'. Like you we know these platform's exist. We have great client's, any input would be welcomed.

    Wm. Howland

  • John Quebedeaux said:

    Run, never give anyone power of attorney, bond power, or assignment. They steal your money!!!
    JQ

  • Just Wondering said:

    Did you learn anything new? Have you entered into a deal?

  • Bruno said:

    Please contact me with more information on this program.

    i need to fund a Hotel Construction.

    thanks,

    bruno
    bruno@mergefunding.com

  • Doug said:

    To Wm. Howland

    What is your email address?

    I will tell you everything I know.

    Doug

  • Doug said:

    What is your email address?

  • lilibeth entoma said:

    i would like to know that u encounter name alex micheal as one the scamer list

  • William Howland said:

    Doug,

    My email is chopper164@sbcglobal.net. I thank you in advance.

    Wm. Howland

  • private 1 said:

    Doug ,
    i would like to know more about the the judge and your experience with ,,
    it would be kind of you to email me at talal.forty@gmail.com
    talal

  • don moss said:

    i have been offered a lease of funds program ,and an opportunity to purchace SBLC from a a"A"rated USA bank to go into a 4 week trade producing $500,000.00 USD a week for 4 weeks from Marcus Barcroft and wonder if this real or a scam.

  • don moss said:

    we are vetting a process offered by Marcus Barcroft that is a purchase of a financial instument (SBLC ) from a "A" rated bank with a end contract in place to take the instument into a trading program that produces on a $150,000.00USD escow account returns of $500,000.00 USD weekly for 4 weeks , after compliace and contracts are issued. There is apparently a 45-60 day wait before pay outs.
    An alternate program is offered with $700,000.00 USD into an escrow account and after 45-60 days returns of $4M per week for 40 weeks are paid out
    Again , has anyone had this offered to them and if so did you get paid out or worse , TAKEN

  • don moss said:

    i just posted a question asking the same thing as you , we were offered a POF program from him and an opportunity to purchase a SBLS by putting monies into an escrow account and have the instrument go into a trade producing returns after 45-60 days. Is this similar to your experience or not ? and did you have success with him or not??

  • Be very cautious said:

    In my opinion, Marcus Barcroft is nothing more than a Broker pedaling other's broker's garbage and nonsense.

    I am not a broker; I am a principle so I know firsthand. I have sent Marcus paperwork and been submitted to his supposed programs three times now and all three times ended with excuses and on success. Marcus has not produced anything that has had any success. I have spoken with others that have had the very same experience regarding him and his name is posted on this website as someone that can’t close deals.

    When I confronted Marcus on being on this website and what others had said Marcus would only say it's just brokers bad mouthing him because he has had success and they had not. The only problem is some of these comments were made from other principles that Marcus had failed producing for.

  • Be very cautious said:

    I asked Marcus to produce just one person that has had any success in any of the programs he was pitching and he could not. He would only state that there were signed Non Disclosures involved preventing him from doing this.

    I pointed out to him that all of the non disclosures he gave me to sign only dealt with the nuances of the program he was offering which included any of the principles directly involved with running the program.

    I further pointed out that I had not made him sign anything as an investor/principle protecting myself from disclosure so I doubted any other principles had either and all I wanted was someone to come forward and state they had been successful with one of his programs. Marcus was unable to do this.

    I would be very cautious when it came to placing Cash in other's peoples Escrow. These are the biggest Scams there are. Try to remember that all of the paperwork you will see from guys like Marcus is written as "Best Effort" cases. This gives them an out to not perform or to delay you so your money can be utilized in other ways without your knowledge.

  • Be very cautious said:

    Look, Marcus seems to be a nice guy and I am not saying he is a crook or a scam artist. But, if Marcus was legit, he would be able to prove it.

    Here's a perfect test to prove my point concerning Marcus or any other broker making such claims. The program's Marcus pitched to me would have made Marcus more commissions then the entry fees for the programs he has quoted you. Much more!

    Marcus told me he had many successes with the programs he pitched me. This would mean he would have plenty of commissions and would have readily available funds to enter into these programs with his own funds. At that point Marcus can’t claim he has signed a non disclosure with himself so by investing himself he would be able to prove to you his success.
    So, either Marcus was lying to me and did not have any past success and he did not make any commissions or he doesn’t trust the program he is pitching you enough to invest his own money. I am willing to be it’s both, but either way it’s not good.

  • Be very cautious said:

    Let’s be totally honest here. If Marcus had the past successes he claimed, why wouldn’t he do this for himself and make tons of money? Do you think you would find him all over the Internet if he was making this kind of money? I doubt it!

  • PGC LTD said:

    Good Afternoon. We have moved on to our humanitarian projects abroad. We are NOT and I repeat NOT in the securities investment business. We no longer help facilitate structures abroad or domestic. We truly wish you the best in your future transactions. Remember Soliciting is against the law!

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  • Be Very Cautious said:

    Hey, I am not quite sure but I think PGC LTD just solicited all of us by warning us not to Solicit.

    Did anyone ask them about where they have moved or about their Humanitarian projects? I wonder who they are responding too.

    Wow, very clever, I wonder how many people will bite on their bait.

  • frankie said:

    Doug or Also in Florida– I concur w/ WM Howland… too many scammers out there.

    Can you please pass on info to me regarding the "Judge"– I would be grateful, thank you.
    frankiesmanagement@yahoo.com

    Inside Trade LLC– awesome blog– thank you thank you!

  • john said:

    I had a issue with Jeff and Andrew the owner of Community Finance Group they are crooks can you give me your contact info send to appletre10@aol.com

  • Lee said:

    Does anyone know anything in detail about Synergy Financial Group, LLC?

  • paul said:

    Wow. This site is full of interesting things. You know, you should just report the non performers to the authorities. Why waist your time on posting things. Just nip it in the butt from the root and it is all over. There is way too much info on here. Be Very Cautious I like your name :) The Judge guy that is direct to the trade umm that sounds like a setup if you ask me but hey what do I know. melisa shapiro I have heard negative things about her. Pgc ltd is no longer in business from my understanding.I have never heard anything bad about them. tidal wave I have heard good things and some not good things. I guess it is a matter of opinion. the "magnet " program ummm I dunno. This is just a chatroom so take it for what it is worth.

  • John said:

    This is a crazy Nigerian scammer. Please don't mind them!

  • tusker said:

    Please does everyone knows Ali Ahmad and Shirlee Hewitt. It seems, that this both are obe of the biggest cirminals. I heard, that Ali is as a resident in Dorchester Hotel at London and Shirlee lives in San Diego CA. This both claimed from many clients 15 % of the invested capital and it is on a account in BVI. The company for this is August one capital. After claiming the money both persons are never contacting the clients. They take no phone, when you call etc. Shirlee is a most abusive woman, when she talkes with a client. Please give informations, when you know something about this two persons

  • Jordan Davies said:

    We want to purchase a leased instrument (CD)? 100M and monetize it. We have the money! Can someone please refer me to relaible companys that they know can perform? This is for Real Estate. We have found so many people advertise they do somethng and they really don't.
    My email is jordan.davies@gmail.com

  • Bill said:

    DON'T MOVE FORWARD WITH THIS GROUP.

  • Rick said:

    I have a client currently dealing with him…what do you know?

  • Brian said:

    Do you have drew's contact information still he did the same to me.. email me at focusequity@gmail.com

    thanks

  • Andy said:

    Andy

    Can somebody contact we who is working with the judge or a genuine program direct asutt876@aol.com

    thank you

  • david sweetser said:

    any one heard of walter conroy based in hong kong

  • Joe M said:

    Does anyone know of Synergy Finance Group LLC and James Tucker. Please enlighten me on his success with SBLC's or private placement.
    Thanks in advance.
    Joe M.

  • Straight Shooter said:

    Well done site and blog with a lot of good information. However I wanted to point out that not everyone who doesn't perform on one transaction should be immediately vilified and painted as someone to avoid.

    I'm referring specifically to Kevin Vickers, who is a successful, hard-working individual who has closed transactions in the past. Same with Dino Awadisian, who is apparently having some better luck these days as well.

    That said, let's keep up the dd.

  • CAT said:

    My experience with RJ Cassell, in a nutshell……circumventor!!!

  • Afriend said:

    Vickers and Dino Awadisian are having better luck?

    Seems to be news to MANY

  • OLD PRO said:

    Yes, David. I know him. Major flags go up on this character. Avoid doing business with him. You'll be wasting your time.

  • OLD PRO said:

    TO: PT109
    GOOD BLOG. Very true. Unfortunately, a sad commentary on the dark side of this business. A t the end of the day, a Principal can only pray that they're dealing with an experienced, capable, connected broker from the beginning. It's virtually impossible to find one, though . And that my friend, you can take to the bank.

    TO: Everyone

    I would like to add some comments re some of the nonsense associated with the broker madness that permeates this wonderful, but crazy business. This applies to 100M transactions plus. (10-100M transactions are more complicated and subject to more flexibility and patience.)

    However, the broker shouldn't order therir Lamborghini yet.

    Due to limited text requirement – I will continue this comment below…

  • OLD PRO said:

    my comment continued….

    I can't tell you how many of these preliminary approvals end up in the shredder after a deeper probe reveals the applicant to be a roach. I've had situations where the applicant was a day away from signing trade documents and poised to trade – only to have a nasty uncovering launch him to the trash folder.

    Like I have commented on before – the Feds know exactly what they're doing when it comes to vetting applicants thoroughly. They are master proctologist. They should be so efficient at managing the affairs at most branches of our troubled U.S. government. What a well oiled machine this country would be.

    If an applicant has not been approved to trade within 5-10 days, it's most likely not going to happen. If they are approved, they'll receive trade documents in days – not weeks or months – and trading within days – subject to, several factors – including time of year, investment amount, structure, collateral, forward commitments etc. I generally tell a client that they will be in trade within 15 days of approval, just to be safe – barring any world financial catastrophe in the markets, of course.

  • OLD PRO said:

    my comments continued…

    If a broker tells an applicant that he/she will be in trade within 30-45 days (after being approved), be wary of whom you are dealing with. That's a clear sign that the broker is shopping your file and buying time. He doesn't have a real provider and he's relying on a wing and a prayer to find one. Meanwhile, your financial privacy is now breing reviewed by thousands of disingenuous, salivating, lip-licking , hand rubbing wolves around the globe who will invite themselves into your private Fax and E-mail systems trying desperately to lure you into their lair by inundating you with unsolicited garbage opportunities.

    Due to the limited text requirements – I will continue this comment below.

  • OLD PRO said:

    Continued from above…

    High-Wealth applicants, if you're not prepared to engage in the reality of this marketplace by doing everything that's asked of you, then with all due respect, maybe you should stay in the 'retail' world. There's no shortage of money out there. There are herds of qualified applicants vetted, approved and poised to engage in this process – applicants that get this business and follow the criteria to the leter. This really is a simple process to engage in, but quite often Brokers and Principals manage to make it an excessively frustrating and exhausting process.

    Continued below…

  • OLD PRO said:

    Continued from above…

    BROKERS:

    Here's another piece of advice. DIFFICULT PRINCIPALS NEVER DO THIS BUSINESS!

    They will break your chops, waste your time and ultimately NEVER cooperate. My advice – move on! No matter how much money they have. This piece of advice was given to me years back and I fought it, only to succumb to it many hard years – and Difficult Clients later.

    Sorry to be so long winded, folks, but if you're used to my posts, you already know it's impossible for me to be any different. I'm only trying to inject the spirit of truth in an arena poisoned with misinformation, disinformation and myths.

  • Coastal said:

    I know these people..I was in london and had the liberty to meet with Ali.. and yes you are right he does reside at Dorchester over in park lane. I think we need to talk. As we are in the same boat. We are down 55M..

  • Dee said:

    I am very interested in hearing more information regarding the judge's program. Thanks Dee

  • OLD PRO said:

    TO: INSIDE TRADE GUYS

    What happened to half of my comments posted yesterday? There's much more info missing. It was truly a pain in the butt posting it since you guys changed your software to larger print type, You really can't post as much info as before without getting the "Your comment is a little too long – Try splitting it into multiple comments" warning box. I hate this new software – it cuts into my creative mojo. Trying to figure out if that box is gonna pop up when I click the 'submit' button sucks – and then I DID split it up and half of what I wrote never got posted!

    And after you click 'submit' you have to remember what you wrote previously since you can't review the previous text. I believe you took the site from good to worse in this realm.

    And now the info has to be cleared by you guys before it's posted. What's up with that?

    Why is a lot of my text missing? And I hope THIS message gets posted…

  • Mario Finavi said:

    Anyone have information on Virgil Smith with Unlimited Equity Partners? Please help me by emailing bigdamelitist@gmail.com

  • Jon said:

    To Alls,

    Please helps ! Has anyone worked with Mr. Jurgen Schmechel of V-Funding out of Australia ?

  • Jon said:

    To Alls,

    Has anyone worked with Mr. Jurgen Schmechel of V-Funding out of Australia ? Pls advise!

  • Jon said:

    Can anyone tell me anything about Douglas Martin of Aspen Capital Group, LLC out of Kingston, PA ??????? Thanks ahead!

  • Annonymous said:

    I just signed a contract with SBLCFinancing.com! They already took my money into their escrow account and another Kylan Funding approved pre-approved us? Some guy name JErry V. Grover. PLEASE HELP!!!

  • PT 109 said:

    Don't know him, but for Jews or any language-savvy folks, his name brings laughter, as it is slang for a certain part of the male anatomy. Probably summarizes the man as well.

  • PT109 said:

    Hey Jim,

    I was just curious, 9 weeks after your post whether you still think Shepherd is the real deal.

  • mark said:

    I am seeking a platform for a 1m-boa
    also seeking if there is anything for client with 200k
    and I am seeking a private investor for a 15k
    reply off board to
    mark_8330@yahoo.com

  • Gabe said:

    Doug
    I also would be interested in the contact information for the judge.
    thanks

    taylormyersservices@comcast.net

  • Gabe said:

    Old Pro,
    I have a few questions that I would like to ask you off of the forum.
    please contact me
    taylormyersservices@comcast.net
    thanks

  • Frank said:

    Are you still receiving payments on your investment with Private Group Capital?

  • Frank said:

    Atlantic Capital – I am interested in finding out the name of the firm you are referring to (your response to Bishop).

    I have a client interested in a high yield PPP and has cash.

    Frank

  • Frank said:

    OLD PRO – I too wish to discuss a few trading programs I have been "invited" to join. Possibly you can share advice on these programs or better yet programs that actually work.

    My email is cityvuefinance@gmail.com

  • Frank said:

    Doug – I was wondering how the deal with the Judge worked out?

    Positive or Negative – please respond off line if possible.

    My email is: cityvuefinance@gmail.com

  • DDM said:

    Inside Trade,

    Your platform should be applauded as it is greatly assisting us saving money and identifying the usual culprits. Having said this, please consider setting up a similar platform were private investors can be introduced to entrepreneurs with viable projects for funding eliminating the chain of brokers and fraudsters ripping us of our hard earned money. This should also enhance transparency.

    Old Pro,

    Your teachings are great and I’m certainly taking note!

    Thanks

  • Doug said:

    I am not sure this new posting mechanism works because I am getting ton's of forwarded response's in my email where people have posted but they don't seem to show up on the site. Based on the amount of posts I recieve almost everyday this blog site should a great deal more than 12 pages. I have gone page by page and even checked the replies and they just don't seem to match what is being sent.

  • Doug said:

    To Frank:

    You requested information about the Judge, I have passed your contact on just as I have all the others that have inquired about him. I was scolded by the powers that be for mentioning the Judge on this blog site. The Judge is by invitation only and is a closed program. You can only enter with an approved project.

  • Jon said:

    Thanks, PT 109 ! What about Mr. Douglas Martin of Aspen Capital Group, LLC out of Kingston, PA ?

  • Peter J. O'Malley said:

    As usual, a chronic problem with all these postings is the lack of due diligence and inexperienced, unprofessional broker-jokers and wanabees. When someone like you "lauren" exacerbates the situation by IRRESPONSIBLY compiling every name mentioned on this blog and then posting it as a "general list" you simply mix good and bad together. You should know better than to do such a amateur thing. The Administrator of the Blog and the forum is a party to this unprofessional approach,and the whole site has degenerated into the same unreliable source, and chatroom for broker-jokers like the former DILIGIZER BOARDS. I know for a fact at least 50% of the names mentioned are honest and performing brokers or finance industry professionals. please think twice before posting such general unsubstantiated material in the future… law suits are very expensive !!!

  • ppp said:

    HELLO, COULD SOMEONE GIVE ME A GOOD REFERENCES OF Richard A Schulenberg ?

  • JPPM said:

    I have come in contact with Vincent Bach and haven't been able to come up with much information on East West or him. Personally I would appreciate any additional details of your experience. What I am looking at seems to be very secure in that my funds remain in my account where he does not have signatory authority or authorization to withdraw any funds.

  • William said:

    I am also looking into a transaction like this. I have a source for the cd and someone to monetize the cd. funds will be held in escrow till the cd is verified by the lender as legit. I am being approached by a group of guys that have introduced me to the owner of the company and the gentleman. I am skeptical of the process overall. Is this a legitimate process. Why would a lender lend off of a CD? how is it liquid in the event of default? most of the monetizers are smal guys or firms. why dont they just do a PPP why lend the funds and take on risk? how does the CD negate the risk? Is this process common?

  • capitalchic said:

    RE: Richard McCullum
    Check out the Ripoff Report

  • RLM said:

    like others, please email me blueasblue@sbcglobal.net Appreciate your comments on adm holds

  • Lawrie Pollard said:

    Does anyone know anything negative in regards to Malaysian Dr. Muth Jamil Ahmad and Global Impact Investment

  • Danman said:

    what is the valuable option with solid return

  • Masters Golf Tickets said:

    I wish I new about this site before I lost my Real Estate Company. I tried to find a good company for years. No one had prof they could do a successful raise. They just wanted our money. This is the same for Bond Companies. http://www.sportevents.com/masters-packages-and-t...

  • RLM said:

    are you connected in anyway with globalcapital@mcom.com? I had received an email from globalcapital after I had inquired about a post wherein it was referenced that they dealt with a cash platform, that actually performs, very transparent, will prove performance and you can fly to their offices (law firm) and watch them perform on the platform. In the reply email, globalcapital referred to The Judge. I had seen other blog entries referencing the Judge and I had no clue what they were talking about, but once I got this reply to my inquiry, the anonymous platform that globalcapital was referring to was The Judge. So I connected the postings.

    Then I was reading over some other entries, and noticed yours. Since I had just received the email from globalcapital, The Judge was fresh in my mind so wondered if you are connected with globalcapital.

  • Gary said:

    Do anyone know anything about Adriana Jackson Loan Lending firm or Jackson Adriana Jackson Loan Lending firm Intl. E-mail address -jacksonadriana42@yahoo.com Contact me at 757-288-2418 or e-mail me gsample8004@comcast.net

  • Jordan said:

    I have a question about insurance wraps. Someone who was referred to me by a friend has a 100k program that pays 25% per week. They sent me the agreement anf told me they will provide an insurance wrap safe guarding the investment from loss. My question does this protect the client from loss and what questions should I be asking?

  • Don said:

    what is Private Group Capital's direct contact information as the website for http://www.privategroupcapital.org is not working or are they out of business.

  • Victor Hugo said:

    My question is very simple, why everybody Good Traders and Bad traders are using MSN or Yahoo accounts instead of corporate emails????

  • Vincent Bach said:

    This is Vincent Bach principle of East West Trading, LLC replying to demand the person who has written the following "East West Trading and Vincent Bach the principle is a dirty scammer who steals money from people who try to help him. Global Treasury Foundation and Irving Jackson is another. Him and Vincent Bach are a team of scam artist who will stop at nothing to rip you off." to please email me at my email ewtfinancial@gmail.com or call me at 1-949-521-9386 and evidence proof to show what is said is real and true or please remove your blog posts because you may falsely damage my character and my business. I challenge and approve for you to post it here…if this is the hatred of me or because of me then face me or contact me to resolve it…thank you and I await for your responses.

  • Straight Shooter said:

    Gary–wise up, bro. Nigerian scammer. It's already on the site.

  • Straight Shooter said:

    Jordan,

    You should be running the other way. It sounds like a crackpipe dream. But if you're stubborn enough to get into a world of hurt, for starters…

    1. What is the "investment"? An asset? You can't wrap cash.
    2. Wraps are very expensive. Very generous of this group to do that, then offer those returns. Big Red Flag, expecially at that low a value.
    3. Do you have to pledge the asset in favor of the trader? Pretty much a given. Big Red Flag. Don't ever do that.
    4. There are many other ways to grow 100K. Why in the world would you choose this one?

  • PT 109 said:

    Arthur Merson continues to amaze as a NUCLEUS OF NOTHING. This man has more joker-brokers sending him files than anyone we've ever seen.

    Trouble is, he's a lost puppy himself, a legend in his own mind with a 50% JV agreement and a brand new LLC because the word's out on the previous one. Avoid him and the eleven intermediaries on either side of him.

    Getting vewry tires of

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    I am sorry Doug, but we have now fixed the problems with the posting software. Just click on the little reply button and you will see responses to these posts in debate format.

    Thank you for your patience and understanding.

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Because they are either (A) Not real traders or (B) Private traders who are so rich they don't care.

    Let's be real, a company email doesn't mean anything, its only like $35 per year!!!!

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    I am sorry Old Pro, especially because of all the help you have offered our readers.

    After tweaking the software, we believe we have now solved the problem. As is, it was very tough to find a solution for the amount of posts, and increased debate between the users.

    Thank you again for your additions to our website, we couldn't appreciate it more.

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Hahaha…. Well written post there PT 109…. B)

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    THANK YOU PT 109!!!! We don't need solicitors for fictional loan deals on this site.

    Keep the waters clean, and we will all prosper. :)

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Thanks for your post Sandy. Programs such as these do exist, but they are far and few apart. As we have stated before, we have had success in this business and other related businesses, but it took years of diligence.

    If you ever have suggestions for the website, or feel we can assist you, just let us know.

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    You have some good points DEG. This site should be used as a place to post positive experiences as well as bad ones. Currently, in the bank instrument trading/ PPP business there are very few success stories, and people unfortunately don't look into other markets such as forex, futures, etc. where there are great opportunities…..

    If you have any suggestions for the website, or feel we can assist each other, just let us know.

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    That is 100000000% true!!! Common sense, NOT hope, is your best friend in the private placement business. Don't chase the bait or you may get hooked….. B)

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Please explain the transactions in detail to us….

    The purpose, goal, and evolution of the transaction….. Would you, since you seem to be one of the few who claims to have success…

    Thank you, we appreciate all input from our readers.. :)

  • Woody Wood Pecker said:

    Dear God – Sheryl Childress – queen of the " leased instrument programs ".
    There are no words ( rolls eyes )
    Be vewy vewy cawrefewl

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    Lauren,

    You were one of our best posters, and great to speak with over the phone! Please come back to our community or give us a call so we can see how we can work together. We have some big things happening with our company, and appreciate your input.

    Get in touch, and let me know if you have any suggestions for the site!!! :p

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    If you look further into the comments, you will see several posts with his name. Obviously, we don't speak for or against him, but we just wanted to let you know there was more information elsewhere on this site.

    As always, we NEVER recommend anything to our readers…. We provide information that allows them to make an informed decision on their own.

  • Woody Wood Pecker said:

    Ernie and Bert otherwise known as Kelli Cordi and her sidekick Jon Bastain.
    Two of the broker world's biggest idiots.
    She is a name dropper and he is her underling , though he has never closed a deal with her to this day after months and months of working together and producing nothing other than wasting people's time.
    I truly believe that Kelli is a hard core white collar criminal.
    She attempts to charge outrageous fees , preoccupied and terrified someone is going to steal deals out from under her, tells outrageous stories , has an ego the size of Canada and seems to tell you anything in order to get money out of you , if you want a visit to the nut house or are on the verge of suicide, please by all means go to Kelli Cordi of Texas and Jon Bastain of Las Vegas …believe me , they'll get you to the dark side that much quicker.

  • Woody Wood Pecker said:

    Richard Trask of San Francisco–

    do not pass go
    do not collect 200.00

    Those of you that get this , get what I am referring to.

  • InsideTrade Staff (author) said:

    I love the Monopoly reference!

    Thank you for adding your input to our community, and please post more as you can… ^_^

  • william said:

    Anyone please give feedback on a Dr. Mitch Holland and his company Vital Funds. They have Chase cd's from the BWI. Is this a legit source and is leasing cd's an accurate way to get funding?

  • PT 109 said:

    William,

    They'll be happy to take a half-mil from you and give you a worthless piece of paper.
    Run away. Run far. Run wide. Any direction, just run.

    Then ask yourself–can I get a loan against a house that I'm renting?

  • Jordan said:

    Regarding Dr. Mitch Holland. Someone i am working with is set to take delivery of an instrument from them in the next day or so to monetized. Looks good so far

  • Straight Shooter said:

    William,

    No and no.

  • Straight Shooter said:

    I've been getting especially tired of all the misinformation from bogus programs, so yesterday I did something I don't usually do.

    There's a known joker broker who has a particularly offensive mass-email style, blasting out garbage topsheets loaded with exclamation points and brokerspeak, etc. The other day I got ahold of one touting a certain major US bank–and only that bank–in the title role of the program.

    It called for blocking with an MT 799 and asked for a letter signed by two bank officers. Well, from a previous client's experience in that bank, as well as having a buddy who works there, I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT NEITHER ONE OF THOSE THINGS WILL EVER HAPPEN! A 542 if you're lucky and one signature per letter. And that was just for starters.

    I thought the private banking guys might get a kick out of it, so I turned it over to their fraud division, and we'll stay tuned. Get these morons off the street.

  • PT109 said:

    Woody–I agree with you, but wasn't it that Elmer Fudd's line?

  • Straight Shooter said:

    Sure it looks good so far. You haven't tried to monetize it yet.

  • Jordan said:

    We sent LOI and are supposed to get contract for monetization today. Do you know something we don't about these guys?

  • The Equalizer said:

    I have not heard of him but there is a book that you can buy that teaches you on how to avoid platform scams and I know they keep a data base of names associated with scams. At least you would feel good knowing that he is not in their data base for being a scam artist. The web site is http://www.theplatformtrading.com hope this helps

  • john joseph said:

    Tom why don't you just give me my money back. The $5,000 I sent you or do you still plan to fund my project. John Joseph 404-424-7341.

  • Sherry Phipps said:

    Hello- I am Sherry Phipps. I would like to clarify that I am not affiliated with Success Bullion USA and I am not largely in the POF/leased instrument business. I am largely in the real estate business and have never represented anything other than that. I have never been anything but 100% honest and straightforward when it comes to my business dealings. I know who 'Altinvest' is, and he did call me with the results after he had his expert check on it. He said he was looking to place clients and I referred him to Ron to make is own judgment, which he did. I have never leased funds to a client. I initially referred people to this guy because I knew the guy and thought he was offering an honest opportunity. I referred very few people and no one I referred took part in the program. When I first found out about this business, I did not have any idea how many dishonest people are in it and how cutthroat it can be. Anyone who would like to contact me regarding this blacklist post, please feel free: sherryphipps@gmail.com Thank you, Sherry Phipps

  • jrw said:

    altinvest can email me
    jrwinvest@yahoo.com

  • Vahe Tashjian said:

    Dan Caminiti is a total fraud. He knows nothing, will produce nothing and has no intentions to ever help you with you deal. I gave him $35K of my money and he never produced anything and I am now filing a suit against him for fraud. He used to work for 1st point lending, he now has his own company called sblc finance. His phone number is 414-334-7297 and he is located in Milwaukee, WI. Stay away from him and under no circumstances should you send him any money. He is a complete FAKE!!!!!!!

  • chris howard said:

    What is the skinny on richard trask?

  • nick said: