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- MAD PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES 260 LANTERN RIDGE COURT ALPHARETTA, Georgia United States of America
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- Web: WWW.MADPHOENIXTECH.COM
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*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Louis Gibson Court Dockett
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*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Louis Gibson
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Six signs it's a job scam
- Story Highlights
- There are some obvious signs that a job offer may be a job scam
- If they want money up front for a list of available jobs, be suspicious
- They promise you can make money in your sleep
- If they claim to be from big company, but use a free e-mail account
CareerBuilder.com writer
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Before you apply for your "dream job," check for these signs of a scam.
"If it seems too good to be true, it probably is."
If nothing else, this age-old adage might be the most important piece of advice to remember in your job search, especially in today's market.
Though job scams are prevalent at any point in time, today's tough economic times have increased the amount of scammers looking to take advantage of people desperate to make money and find a job.
"With the economy sliding, people who might otherwise be skeptical want
to find a silver lining and too often mistake the glitz and glamour
promises of a scammer's ad for their path to financial security," says
Christine Durst, co-founder and CEO of Staffcentrix, a training and
development company that focuses on home-based work. 
Watch how job scammers seek your information
Durst says Staffcentrix researchers screen about 5,000 home jobs leads every week, and there is a "56-to-one scam ratio" among work-at-home job ads. Any opportunity where you can "make money fast," "no experience is necessary," or "work in your pajamas" is appealing to people, so they get thrown into the scam mix.
Mindy A. Bockstein, chairperson and executive director of the New York State Consumer Protection Board, agrees that people are trying to capitalize on the strong desire for work and income in different populations and communities.
"Don't fall for get-rich-quick schemes, work-at-home scams, pyramid schemes and numerous other approaches promising employment and wealth but being used to separate job seekers from their money," she says.
Who's the target of job scams?
Anyone seeking a better job opportunity or looking to earn some money -- even smart people -- can get sucked into scams, says Robin Giroir, regional vice president of Spherion Staffing Services. With the wide scope of the Internet, every bogus "job" can reach hundreds of thousands of people, she says.
Durst says victims of work-at-home scams are typically -- and unfortunately -- those who can least afford to part with their money. For one particular scam reviewed by Staffcentrix, the demographics were primarily female, between the ages of 18-49, with children, less affluent and who did not have a college education.
"We are also seeing a rise in the number of seniors and retirees falling prey to these cons, as many of them are now looking for ways to supplement their income due to the declining stock market," Durst says.
Spotting a scam
While identifying a scam seems like it would be easy, you must remember that the people who create them are practiced con artists. Many scams are linked to what seem like legitimate Web sites that have professional photos, testimonials, audio and video -- all the things that can convince someone that it must be real, Durst says.
Here are some things to keep in mind when spotting a job scam:
1. Hold tight to your cash
"No legitimate employer asks you for money. This is a foolproof tip off that something's not right," Giroir says. "There are a number of scams that work this way. You deposit your money in an offshore account and wait for your investment to make you wealthy, or you purchase a list of high-paying jobs you can do from home. Whatever the scam is, don't fall for it."
2. Make money while you sleep!
"Beware of ads that make outrageous claims, don't specify job duties and don't require that you send a rsum. Legitimate employers are seeking candidates with specific skills, knowledge and education. Watch for ads, even for entry-level jobs, that use the phrase 'no experience necessary,' especially when there is a promise of big money," Giroir says.
3. "Work at home" appears in the header
"'Work from home' is not a job title," Durst warns. "If it appears in the ad header, there's a good chance it's a come on. Scammers can rarely resist including it in the header -- it's the bait of their 'hook' as they fish for desperate people to reel in."
4. Miracles arrive in your inbox
"How could this man from Romania have known you were looking for home-based work? Miracles do happen, but not via SPAM," Durst says. "Move [the e-mail] to your trash file without using the 'remove me from this list' link you're likely to find at the bottom of the page. These links are often used to confirm that your -email address is active and using them can result in even more SPAM."
5. Palm trees, mansions, beaches and bikinis
"Successful scammers often bag their prey by dangling enticing things in front of them -- much like kidnappers do," Durst says. "'If you get into my car I'll give you this candy bar...'"
6. Put on your detective hat
There are essentially two ways to get listed with the Better Business Bureau: Buy a membership or get reported for bad business practices, Durst says.
"While the absence of a company's name in their listings is not unusual -- not every business is a paying member of the BBB -- a C, D or F rating and multiple complaints are a flashing warning signal."
Durst adds that you must be careful about ads that look legitimate and that contain the name and Web site of well-known companies but carry a "free" e-mail address for a reply.
"Reputable companies have been victimized by scammers using their company names and reputations to scam unwitting job seekers. Always take the time to stop by the company Web site before responding to a job ad," she suggests. "You may find a notice warning you of the scam. What you won't find, is a job listing for someone to accept checks and wire funds to someone."
Too little, too late
Unfortunately, many job seekers still fall victim to job scams, informed or not. So what happens when you realize that you're involved in something you probably shouldn't be?
Consequences include identity theft, loss of savings, unauthorized charges to your credit card or, at worst, a run-in with the law. At minimum, you lose some money and a little pride, but consider it a lesson learned, Durst says.
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#3 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Louis Gibson Court Dockett
AUTHOR: Matthew McCloy - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Friday, December 18, 2009
Oh yeah here is your court docket to remind you when you have to go to court scumbag. The PA police department was so nice by the way. Hope you have fun up there now that they have EVIDENCE of your pattern of misconduct. ENJOY!
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DOCKET
Docket Number: CP-46-CR-0007444-2009
Court Case
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Page 1 of 4
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
v.
Louis Gibson
CASE INFORMATION
Cross Court Docket Nos: CR-0000410-09
Judge Assigned: Tressler, Paul W. Date Filed: 10/06/2009 Initiation Date: 07/29/2009
OTN: K7534833 Lower Court Docket No: CR-0000410-09
Initial Issuing Authority: William I Maruszczak Final Issuing Authority: William I Maruszczak
Arresting Agency: W Conshohocken Police Dept Arresting Officer: Fulginiti, Michael John
Case Local Number Type(s) Case Local Number(s)
STATUS INFORMATION
Case Status: Active Status Date Processing Status Complaint Date: 07/29/2009
12/14/2009 Awaiting ARD Court
10/06/2009 Awaiting Formal Arraignment
10/06/2009 Awaiting Filing of Information
10/06/2009 Awaiting Formal Arraignment
CALENDAR EVENTS
Schedule
Status
Start Room Judge Name
Time
Schedule
Start Date
Case Calendar Event
Type
Formal Arraignment 12/02/2009 9:30 am Video Room #2 Judge Thomas C. Branca Scheduled
ARD Court 12/22/2009 12:30 pm Courtroom F Judge William J. Furber Jr. Scheduled
DEFENDANT INFORMATION
Date Of Birth: 01/02/1976 City/State/Zip: W Conshohocken, PA 19428
CASE PARTICIPANTS
Participant Type Name
Defendant Gibson, Louis
Printed: 12/18/2009
Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial
System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assume any liability for inaccurate or delayed
data, errors or omissions on these reports. Docket Sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check which can
only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Moreover an employer who does not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record
Information Act may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183.
AOPC 2220 - Rev 12/18/2009
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DOCKET
Docket Number: CP-46-CR-0007444-2009
Court Case
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Page 2 of 4
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
v.
Louis Gibson
CHARGES
Seq. Grade Statute Statute Description Offense OTN
Date
Orig Seq.
1 1 M1 18 3926 A1 Theft Of Services-Acquis Of Service 07/06/2009 K7534833
DISPOSITION SENTENCING/PENALTIES
Disposition
Case Event Disposition Date Final Disposition
Sequence/Description Offense Disposition Section
Sentencing Judge Sentence Date Credit For Time Served
Sentence/Diversion Program Type Incarceration/Diversionary Period Start Date
Sentence Conditions
Linked Offense - Sentence Link Type Linked Docket Number
Lower Court Proceeding (generic)
Lower Court Disposition 10/02/2009 Not Final
1 / Theft Of Services-Acquis Of Service Held for Court (Lower Court) 183926A1
Proceed to Court
Information Filed 11/25/2009 Not Final
1 / Theft Of Services-Acquis Of Service Held for Court 183926A1
Printed: 12/18/2009
Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial
System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assume any liability for inaccurate or delayed
data, errors or omissions on these reports. Docket Sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check which can
only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Moreover an employer who does not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record
Information Act may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183.
AOPC 2220 - Rev 12/18/2009
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DOCKET
Docket Number: CP-46-CR-0007444-2009
Court Case
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Page 3 of 4
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
v.
Louis Gibson
COMMONWEALTH INFORMATION
Name: Rebecca Wintz Strubel
District Attorney
Supreme Court No: 206503
Phone Number(s):
Address:
PO Box 311
Norristown PA 19404--0311
Name: Montgomery County District Attorney's
Office
Prosecutor
Supreme Court No:
Phone Number(s):
(610) 278-3090 (Phone)
Address:
Montgomery County Courthouse
PO Box 311
Norristown PA 19404
ATTORNEY INFORMATION
Name:
Supreme Court No:
Rep. Status:
Phone Number(s):
Printed: 12/18/2009
Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial
System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assume any liability for inaccurate or delayed
data, errors or omissions on these reports. Docket Sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check which can
only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Moreover an employer who does not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record
Information Act may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183.
AOPC 2220 - Rev 12/18/2009
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DOCKET
Docket Number: CP-46-CR-0007444-2009
Court Case
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Page 4 of 4
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
v.
Louis Gibson
ENTRIES
Sequence Number CP Filed Date Document Date
1 10/06/2009
Original Papers Received from Lower Court
Court of Common Pleas - Montgomery
County
2 10/06/2009
Formal Arraignment Scheduled Dec 2 2009 9:30AM
12/02/09 service on 10/02/09 FTA
MDJ-38-1-09
1 10/15/2009
Request for Issuance of Bench Warrant
MDJ-38-1-09
1 10/20/2009
Bench Warrant Issued
FTA/Preliminary Hearing 10/02/09
Nicholas, William T.
1 11/25/2009
Information Filed
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
1 11/30/2009
Bench Warrant Returned Unserved
FTA/Preliminary Hearing 10/02/09
Unknown Filer
1 12/14/2009
ARD Court Scheduled 12/22/2009 12:30PM
Court of Common Pleas - Montgomery
County
Printed: 12/18/2009
Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial
System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assume any liability for inaccurate or delayed
data, errors or omissions on these reports. Docket Sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check which can
only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Moreover an employer who does not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record
Information Act may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183.
AOPC 2220 - Rev 12/18/2009
#2 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Tastes so good. . . . . . . .
AUTHOR: Matthew McCloy - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Friday, December 18, 2009
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DOCKET
Docket Number: CP-46-CR-0007444-2009
Court Case
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Page 1 of 4
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
v.
Louis Gibson
CASE INFORMATION
Cross Court Docket Nos: CR-0000410-09
Judge Assigned: Tressler, Paul W. Date Filed: 10/06/2009 Initiation Date: 07/29/2009
OTN: K7534833 Lower Court Docket No: CR-0000410-09
Initial Issuing Authority: William I Maruszczak Final Issuing Authority: William I Maruszczak
Arresting Agency: W Conshohocken Police Dept Arresting Officer: Fulginiti, Michael John
Case Local Number Type(s) Case Local Number(s)
STATUS INFORMATION
Case Status: Active Status Date Processing Status Complaint Date: 07/29/2009
12/14/2009 Awaiting ARD Court
10/06/2009 Awaiting Formal Arraignment
10/06/2009 Awaiting Filing of Information
10/06/2009 Awaiting Formal Arraignment
CALENDAR EVENTS
Schedule
Status
Start Room Judge Name
Time
Schedule
Start Date
Case Calendar Event
Type
Formal Arraignment 12/02/2009 9:30 am Video Room #2 Judge Thomas C. Branca Scheduled
ARD Court 12/22/2009 12:30 pm Courtroom F Judge William J. Furber Jr. Scheduled
DEFENDANT INFORMATION
Date Of Birth: 01/02/1976 City/State/Zip: W Conshohocken, PA 19428
CASE PARTICIPANTS
Participant Type Name
Defendant Gibson, Louis
Printed: 12/18/2009
Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial
System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assume any liability for inaccurate or delayed
data, errors or omissions on these reports. Docket Sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check which can
only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Moreover an employer who does not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record
Information Act may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183.
AOPC 2220 - Rev 12/18/2009
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DOCKET
Docket Number: CP-46-CR-0007444-2009
Court Case
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Page 2 of 4
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
v.
Louis Gibson
CHARGES
Seq. Grade Statute Statute Description Offense OTN
Date
Orig Seq.
1 1 M1 18 3926 A1 Theft Of Services-Acquis Of Service 07/06/2009 K7534833
DISPOSITION SENTENCING/PENALTIES
Disposition
Case Event Disposition Date Final Disposition
Sequence/Description Offense Disposition Section
Sentencing Judge Sentence Date Credit For Time Served
Sentence/Diversion Program Type Incarceration/Diversionary Period Start Date
Sentence Conditions
Linked Offense - Sentence Link Type Linked Docket Number
Lower Court Proceeding (generic)
Lower Court Disposition 10/02/2009 Not Final
1 / Theft Of Services-Acquis Of Service Held for Court (Lower Court) 183926A1
Proceed to Court
Information Filed 11/25/2009 Not Final
1 / Theft Of Services-Acquis Of Service Held for Court 183926A1
Printed: 12/18/2009
Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial
System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assume any liability for inaccurate or delayed
data, errors or omissions on these reports. Docket Sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check which can
only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Moreover an employer who does not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record
Information Act may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183.
AOPC 2220 - Rev 12/18/2009
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DOCKET
Docket Number: CP-46-CR-0007444-2009
Court Case
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Page 3 of 4
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
v.
Louis Gibson
COMMONWEALTH INFORMATION
Name: Rebecca Wintz Strubel
District Attorney
Supreme Court No: 206503
Phone Number(s):
Address:
PO Box 311
Norristown PA 19404--0311
Name: Montgomery County District Attorney's
Office
Prosecutor
Supreme Court No:
Phone Number(s):
(610) 278-3090 (Phone)
Address:
Montgomery County Courthouse
PO Box 311
Norristown PA 19404
ATTORNEY INFORMATION
Name:
Supreme Court No:
Rep. Status:
Phone Number(s):
Printed: 12/18/2009
Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial
System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assume any liability for inaccurate or delayed
data, errors or omissions on these reports. Docket Sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check which can
only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Moreover an employer who does not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record
Information Act may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183.
AOPC 2220 - Rev 12/18/2009
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DOCKET
Docket Number: CP-46-CR-0007444-2009
Court Case
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Page 4 of 4
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
v.
Louis Gibson
ENTRIES
Sequence Number CP Filed Date Document Date
1 10/06/2009
Original Papers Received from Lower Court
Court of Common Pleas - Montgomery
County
2 10/06/2009
Formal Arraignment Scheduled Dec 2 2009 9:30AM
12/02/09 service on 10/02/09 FTA
MDJ-38-1-09
1 10/15/2009
Request for Issuance of Bench Warrant
MDJ-38-1-09
1 10/20/2009
Bench Warrant Issued
FTA/Preliminary Hearing 10/02/09
Nicholas, William T.
1 11/25/2009
Information Filed
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
1 11/30/2009
Bench Warrant Returned Unserved
FTA/Preliminary Hearing 10/02/09
Unknown Filer
1 12/14/2009
ARD Court Scheduled 12/22/2009 12:30PM
Court of Common Pleas - Montgomery
County
Printed: 12/18/2009
Recent entries made in the court filing offices may not be immediately reflected on these docket sheets. Neither the courts of the Unified Judicial
System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts assume any liability for inaccurate or delayed
data, errors or omissions on these reports. Docket Sheet information should not be used in place of a criminal history background check which can
only be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Moreover an employer who does not comply with the provisions of the Criminal History Record
Information Act may be subject to civil liability as set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9183.
AOPC 2220 - Rev 12/18/2009
#1 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Louis Gibson
AUTHOR: Matthew McCloy - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Friday, December 18, 2009
You are a sad man who is to much of a coward to come forward and fight a real battle. Stop being a coward and go onto WSBTV with me face to face. Just because your checks and reputation aren't worth a d**n does not give you the right to attempt to ruin mine. Like every other criminal you are the "victim," why don't you pay ALL those employee's that you owe money to. Instead, I Matt McCloy, am buying THEIR children presents because you scammed and ripped off all of them.
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