Interesting post from Jack Brewers blog this morning
For the record: Gene Steinberg filed bankruptcy on May 9th, 2016; at that time Steinberg listed he and his wife's
combined income at $2790.76. This doesn't include scam money or driving for Uber & Lyft, which he claims to do now (and for some time). Important to note, according to the eviction notice (at that time) that Steinberg himself published, is that
his rent was 681.73.
During the same time frame he was sending out a salvo of scam e-mails pulling on people's heart strings and in fact indicated that it was working. The point being is that he admittedly had more money then what he himself reported as monthly income of $2800.00 (rounded off) per month.
Obviously, he could have paid his rent, had he chosen to do so.
Also, listed in his bankruptcy, is the cost to run The Paracast, etc.; according to him, his "monthly, necessary operating expenses" are $1,435.00. After this expense, he claims to net $1,037.76. If he had eliminated the Paracast, he could have paid his bills, and lived on his retirement money. Moreover, he now claims to drive for Uber and Lyft; if this is true then this would be additional income, or gravy money if you will.
Finally,
Steinberg always paints a picture of utter poverty and dire straits; however, the facts demonstrate that those are blatant lies. Moreover, it is a safe bet that many who fell for Steinberg's con, make less money the he and his wife bring in, not counting scam money.
Again,
the legal, simple, definition for fraud is:
“… wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.”
Steinberg should be prosecuted; victims of Gene Steinberg should file complaints with the proper authorities, which are listed above in this thread.
Additionally, as mentioned above,
bankruptcy fraud is a major crime, and monetary gifts have to be listed. He's been running his scam and receiving money (by his own admission) for 12 years, and there is no mention of these (so-called) donations.
The link to report bankruptcy fraud is also listed above.
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When i suggested i buy the forum off him, i wanted to know the ongoing costs, i had made it clear i would be doing this as a hobby, and as a way of preserving it going forward.
I was doing him a favour essentially, i would take over the running costs. Preserve it going forward and pay him some money to help him with his rent.
He told me it costs bugger all to host
Domains cost about $12.50 a year with privacy.
We have a bunch of similar domains for the various sites. Check namecheap.com for pricing.
The forum software costs $55 a year to maintain. I have three licenses
Not an honest it costs $1,435.00 a month answer.(which is in and of itself a lie methinks)
He then asked me to "invest" in the brand, rather than buy it. IE: give me money for nothing.
As a bankrupt that was a dodgy thing to ask.