Tribes / Tony Marino Tony Marino (likley an alias) and his (likley fictional assistant) Carole the sales coordinator both using the same email Saleswarriors1@aol.com Fake distributor/sales agency for apparel/accessory brands takes advance on commission then disappears Rancho Santa Margarita California

Caught these slim balls before they ripped us off. Sames story as I found multiple places on the web.  Tribes, aka Tony Marino (again most likeley not his real name) use the email address Saleswarriors1@aol.com to reach out to new up and coming brands seeking independent sales reps.  They contact you, and claim to be a network of retired sales gurus, Presidents and CEOs, who don't need to work but "love to sell".  They love to sell their scam..... Tribes asks for an advance of $1500 dollars to get things started. Unheard of in our business.  Where do I start with the red flags: We recive multipile emails from two people, both using the same address, never a last name for Carole (sales coordinator), never any contact info, address nor phone number for either.  After meeting Tony for a coffee, he tells me about how he has earned millions, and was the fromer president at slazenger golf....then post meeting I watch him drive away in a beat down early 2000s ford escape.  (Not a typical car for the claimed President of a brand that sold for 40 Million in 2004).  All short and quick anwsers when you ask about their business,  No creditable brands, No website, no social media, no work history, no proof of anything.  No linked in profiles to the said "employee(s)" at all, no facebook, nothing.  Google the address where they ask for a check sent.... 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy. Suite# A-124 Rancho Santa Magarita, CA 92688 - Bingo, Rip off report and complaints.  Sure they are trying to keep somewhat of a lid on it.  These guys are pros, obviously by experience have been scamming people for some time.  Don't give these guys the time of day.