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Complaint Review: Sam Mangel - Boca Raton Florida

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  • Sam Mangel 799 Jeffery St Boca Raton, Florida United States

Sam Mangel CCM CONSULTING LLC SAM MANGEL IS A CON MAN WHO STOLE $15,000 FROM ME AT OUR MOST VULNERABLE MOMENT Boca Raton Florida

*REBUTTAL Owner of company: A False Review

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SAM MANGEL IS A CON MAN WHO STOLE $15,000 FROM ME AT OUR MOST VULNERABLE MOMENT

 

It's Tuesday morning, August 27th, 2024, and I am shattered. I feel betrayed and furious. I have become yet another victim of Sam Mangel, a con artist who has stolen $15,000 from me under the guise of helping my business partner secure a medical release from prison. Against my better judgment—despite all the red flags and the bad reviews plastered across the internet—I gave Sam a chance. He begged us for the retainer after our initial inquiry, relentless in his pursuit, using manipulative tactics and promising the world.

 

The moment we handed over the retainer, everything spiraled into a nightmare. Sam introduced us to this so-called "lawyer," Eric Singleton, who was supposedly going to assist with the case. The lies began immediately. Eric drafted a horrifically written Writ of Habeas Corpus, riddled with errors, and then dumped all the filing work on us. Sam claimed he would get my business partner on a legal call to go over the next steps. He even told us the call happened, that everything was moving along smoothly. But guess what? That call never happened. It was a blatant lie.

 

When we realized we had been duped and asked for our money back, the response was nothing short of disgusting. We asked them to document and provide proof of even one hour spent on the case. Nothing. Sam was too lazy to speak with my business partner—it was easier to lie and say they had calls they never had. Instead of refunding us after only two weeks of so-called work, Sam and Eric claimed they had spent over 100 hours on the case—another obvious lie. Worse yet, they bombarded us with aggressive threats and manipulative messages. Sam even cut us off, appointing yet another "lawyer" and refusing to acknowledge our emails or messages.

 

Adding to the deception, Sam flaunts his 'Member of the American Bar Association' status, even including 'Member of the ABA' in his email signature as if it's a mark of credibility. He led us to believe this was a sign of trustworthiness, but I've since learned that anyone can join the ABA for around $150 a year. It's just another tactic he uses to prey on vulnerable people, like us, who are desperate for help.

 

The truth came out with a little digging. Eric Singleton isn't even allowed to practice law—he’s a disbarred lawyer, still under supervised release. Sam claims he “forgot” to tell us Eric was no longer a licensed attorney. This was no oversight; it was a calculated move to deceive and exploit us. Besides the five-year sentence Sam got a few years, I have since learned that he served time in prison decades ago for lying. All he knows how to do is lie.

 

Sam Mangel and Eric Singleton are nothing more than crooks and liars. They prey on vulnerable people, exploiting their desperation and trust. Do not, under any circumstances, fall for their lies or use their services. If you're considering hiring them, run in the opposite direction.

 

I am also writing to the United States Attorneys in each district and Sam and Eric's probation officers to ensure that their fraudulent actions are known to the proper authorities.

If you have any influence, I strongly urge you to take action to stop them from victimizing others as they did to me.

 

Because I sent a wire—I bet Sam won’t take credit or debit cards because he knows everyone he steals from will file a chargeback—he will not send my money back. Another red flag I ignored was Wells Fargo initially flagging the wire transfer to Sam's account as a potential money laundering account. He then told us the account was in his wife’s name and that he had no ownership interest in it.

 

My goal now is to ensure Sam and Eric stop stealing. I still cannot believe they stole $15,000 from me. I also cannot believe I hired him after all the reviews I read about his scamming. We were seperate for help and willing to believe anything. If this message stops them from stealing from other people, it will help offset the shame I feel

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A False Review

AUTHOR: Sam - (United States)

POSTED: Friday, September 20, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that Todd is dissatisfied with his experience. I want to address the concerns raised and clarify our actions so that we can provide future clients with accurate information.

From the moment Todd retained my services on July 18, 2024, my team and I maintained consistent and open communication. Todd sought our assistance for his business partner, Barend Oberholzer, who had recently surrendered to prison. The law firm they had been using prior to us had just fired him. Barend's medical needs and placement in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) were urgent issues. We communicated with Todd almost daily through emails, texts, and calls, showing our commitment to keeping him informed and involved. We found Barend was in the SHU due to possessing a contraband cell phone. Communication was more challenging because Barend was now cut off from all telephones and email. Nonetheless, we helped Todd file a court petition to address Barend’s medical condition and request appropriate care or potential release for treatment outside the Bureau of Prisons.

We spoke with Barend for 45 minutes on August 7th, providing a detailed summary to Todd and Barend’s wife. We also scheduled a follow-up call for August 16th, which a scheduled inmate count unfortunately disrupted. I immediately informed Todd and worked to reschedule the call, coordinating with prison staff. A case manager left a voicemail confirming the need to reschedule, which I shared with Todd. Upon his request, I also provided Todd with a screenshot of my two-minute call with the prison, and Todd has dismissed all of this evidence in favor of claiming the call did not happen.

It is essential to clarify that neither Eric Singleton nor I have ever represented ourselves as licensed attorneys. This is clearly stated in all our communications and in the signed Consulting Agreement with Todd, which explicitly states: "The Client expressly acknowledges that the Consultant does not represent itself as a law firm or that any of its employees are licensed and practicing attorneys. The Client understands and agrees that nothing in this Agreement or the Services provided by the Consultant should be interpreted as legal advice." Additionally, Eric's emails include a disclaimer emphasizing that he is not an attorney and that any information provided is for general purposes only and not legal advice.

While I understand the stress in navigating complex legal and prison-related matters, Todd's review does not reflect the quality or extent of our services. We are committed to providing the highest standard of support, and I encourage anyone with concerns to contact me directly so I can address them constructively.

I hope this response helps others make informed decisions about our services.

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