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06-06-2008, 05:18 PM
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Junior Crapper
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Re: The Forex Project
hope, this absolutely looks like fraud on their parts. The "maker" listed on all the notes was "The Forex Project" and of course Lou signed at the bottom. Having you make it out to him personally is a huge red flag. You are doing the right thing with the FBI. At least Steve and Todd will be interviewed by them.
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06-06-2008, 06:05 PM
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Junior Crapper
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Re: The Forex Project
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Originally Posted by dave_walker
Stupidity? I knew I hadn't been paid in a handful of weeks, just like I knew that no one, including Steve, had been paid for a few weeks. And like everyone else I was told that the money was tied up with the Alan case and that money was being moved/made to pay us. I, like everyone else, was told that it was being worked on and I, like most of everyone else, believed it. But no, there was no sign that the whole bottom was about to fall out. I walked into work one day and there were moving vans at the back doors, everything was being cleared out. I asked what was going on and was told it was over, we were closing the office.
So you can go ahead and call me stupid, I've been called lots worse by far better people than the likes of you. Call me stupid for believing in my coworkers ability to get us back on track, call me stupid for believing in the dreams of not just one man but of a family, of a group of strangers brought together to try to make this crap hole of a world a better place. Just remember in doing so you not only call me stupid but a host of others, every person that worked at the Forex Project, everyone that was apart of The Giving Tree, everyone that was helped by the good that came from this, and every client that ever signed on the dotted line. Yeah I maybe stupid for not seeing it coming but I can still hold my head high, I still sleep the sleep of the just every night because I was apart of something that made a difference, however small, in someone else's life. For a short time I was apart of something great and that will stay with me. Unlike you I have chosen to learn from this, to take the good that it did and go on with my life. I hope that the clients will be able to get some of their money back, and I'm sorry for the loss of funds they have had but I really feel for the other employees, the ones that like me didn't see it coming. The ones like Shawn that have lost not only money and other worldly items in all of this but now have a rift with life long friends because of it and all you people can do is flame him for trying to help. The single mom that had just gotten an apartment and now worries how she is going to make her lease payment. The handful of other employees that believed with all their hearts like I did, that we were making a difference.
Yeah I'm ok with you calling me stupid if it makes you feel better.
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Unfortunately the good deeds where all done with STOLEN money and where just a front to make the whole con seem legitimate.
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06-06-2008, 08:04 PM
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#563 (permalink)
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Junior Crapper
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Re: The Forex Project
Just a tad more information regarding the hearing today and what chattanoogan.com posted regarding him having property in Sevier County.
I had an email recently about someone that saw this asking if this could be Lou's place of hiding, and for the record, this property is actually two plots of undeveloped land.
Unfortunately two plots that one of my closest friends had invested with Lou through me in the hopes of getting his promised return.
Just to assist in keeping people from rushing to Sevierville trying to track down Lou.
Well, unless of course he is living there in a tent...
Shawn
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06-06-2008, 08:37 PM
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#564 (permalink)
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Junior Crapper
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Re: The Forex Project
It's not a mug shot, but some people had asked for a picture of Lou. This was around this time last year.
Sending as an attachment, hopefully it works.
It seems any spark of hope I had of him doing the right thing is now gone, it truly is heartbreaking.
Shawn
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06-06-2008, 09:23 PM
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#565 (permalink)
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Diaper
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Re: The Forex Project
Hey where were you today...thought you would be at the hearing. Almost no one showed up. Only a handful of clients and fewer employees. There was someone there from the Chatt Times Free Press. I did not see anyone from any other media.
The Judge appointed Grey Steed as the trustee in the case. He is a forensic
CPA and is to work at uncovering remaining assets and gathering info on losses and debts etc...--
We need to email all of our Names, contact info, losses incurred and any info we think would be helpful.
phone #865-671-1457
email WGS6794@aol.com
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06-06-2008, 10:03 PM
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Diaper
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Re: The Forex Project
Moving Forward, does this email address and phone number belong to Mr. Grey Steed? Did he request this information?
I am sorry that I could not be at the hearing. I would like to thank you for going and all the other people who did show up. Maybe if there is a next time I will be able to travel to Chattanooga and attend. I am definitely interested and again thank you for attending. Was there anything that he or the attorney suggested that we might do to help ourselves?
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06-06-2008, 11:37 PM
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Diaper
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Re: The Forex Project
Yes the phone number and email address are for Mr. Steed. He had those of us at the hearing to write down our info for him on a legal pad and I asked him for his card so that I might send the phone and email info to all involved parties I know of. Sorry you couldn't make it.
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06-06-2008, 11:59 PM
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#568 (permalink)
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Junior Crapper
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Re: The Forex Project
So, now what happens? Is there a warrant out for Lou or anyone else yet? When are these people going to begin to have to answer questions? I'm probably being very impatient and there is a lot to be done in order to have the case taken care of properly... Maybe Steve Johnson's picture needs to be handed to the media as well since CLEARLY he's a thief and pulling a "Lou"..... I want to thank everyone who posts updates, links and any other useful info. It is very helpful for those of us who are not anywhere near the "action". Another weekend....TBC
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06-07-2008, 12:33 AM
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Diaper
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Re: The Forex Project
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Originally Posted by Loser
Can anyone tell me the name of the lawyers any lawsuits have been filed with? Or how to get in contact with a person who has already filed a suit? I think it would be helpful for all of those involved to get on the same suit....
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If you are interested in finding the attorney who has filed the involuntary bankruptcy case you may contact Jim Fields of Fields and Moss, P.C. at 423-266-2999. He can help anyone else who needs to be added to this suit.
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06-07-2008, 01:43 AM
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Diaper
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Re: The Forex Project
Did anyone notice that the ad for the house in Calif was "removed by author". I tried to look at it today and it is gone!
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