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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:49 pm Subject:

James said he settled one of my accounts and withdrew money 3 months ago and I am still getting letters from the DC stating it has not been paid. He was real easy to contact when he wanted my money, but now not a word.

Client of James · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:06 am Subject:

I really don't know what to believe anymore. Has any of James's clients being contacted by him? He did send me text messages and assured me that these allegations towards him are not true. He did settle my BofA for the same amount the told me. There are 2 other accounts which he already took money from, but I wasn't sure if they are settle of not.
Any of you out there are James's clients and he contacted you?

Time4wine · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:44 am Subject:

I have been a client since April. I have not heard from him since I signed up. If anyone hears from him please tell him he needs to contact his clients and let them know what is going on. I don't know what do and if I should start trying to settle these accounts myself before they charge off. If he would just answer his clients then there would be more people here that would say he is currently working and doing things properly.

This whole thing is incredibly disapointing at best. How do any of us know what is true and what's not.

Client of James, how did you pay James for the accounts that he settled?

Client of James · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:33 am Subject:

He issued a check to his name (same as others). I've been his client since last September.
He has taken out some $ supposedly to settle 2 of my other accounts (in May and June). I called these 2 accounts just now, and they are still not settled and have full balance.
Now I'm really worried.
Total amount taken: $27,243. Only settled $6500 for BofA plus his fee $5368.
So I'm at loss of $15,375. I'm praying that he has some sort of explanation on these. Or if he is really scamming me, then my life is really over. I convinced my husband to go with him and he can help me with my debts, but now I got burnt! Any other James clients? Have you heard from him?

rickeyleee · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:42 am Subject:

The mess just keeps getting bigger but the group keeps growing little by little and we keep plugging away at getting something resolved. I will soon have a total he ripped off just 11 people that I know of and trust me when I tell you that if all of his clients for the past 3 years went back and checked to see what there settlements really were, the numbers will be staggering. A lot of people that got ripped off in the last 3 months don't even know it yet. They are still in denial and haven't checked with their creditors to see if there settlements were actually paid. The harsh reality is that very few cash settlements were paid out over the last 3 or 4 months. I have a website (numbered prints for less) if you want to get a hold of me.... use the quick address on the contact list.

Client of James · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:55 am Subject:

Rickeylee - what is the website, can you spell it out, or is there any other forums where his clients communicate?

Kheera · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:36 pm Subject: @Client of James

When did you last hear from him?

Client of James · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:47 pm Subject:

I heard from James yesterday (7/15). He sent me text messages:
He said "I have been contacting every client individually. My attorney has asked me to leave it closed (his forum) and not participate in the slander contest. Most of the posters are not my clients."
"I have been on the forums for 5 years and never had anyone ever post anything about me taking money until this. All it takes is one person to jump the gun and a snowball starts."
"The reason my bank needed verification of funds was because my accounts were closed due to clients bouncing checks. All of my funds are frozen for 30 days. It caused a huge mess. I'm fixing it tho as fast as possible."

With all these messages, made me want to believe him. But today after left him a voice message and another text message asking about my 2 settlements he told he had settled, but actually did not. I haven't heard back. I'm still giving him the benefit of the doubts, if I don't hear from him till tomorrow, then I have to say that it is official that I'm being screwed with over $15,000!!!!!!

I'm still hoping to hear back from others. I tried to register in this website, but kept getting error message.

Guest · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:54 pm Subject:

oh yes we are his clients. I can show you the paperwork to prove it and the email trail he used to leave. I can also show you proof that he's a thief.

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:34 pm Subject:

rickeyleee · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:25 pm Subject:

That was really funny about the message from James. I'm not going to get into specifics but his bank account isn't closed and hasn't been closed. Where does are money go if it is closed. People that believe one ounce of his crap are living in denial. Anyone want proof.... just ask. I have been asking James for the last 3 months where my money is going and why the checks were all written to him rather than creditors and he hasn't returned one email, fax or phone call. Has his bank account been frozen for 3 months? No communication in business is suicidal and in this business where time is of the essence, it is absolutely critical............ so where is the rat? We don't need him anymore to settle our debts, we just want our money back. He talked about his clients stiffing him and his accounts bouncing. How can they bounce if he never pays the accounts in the first place. Anyhow, the message from James is typical bull and planted for all of his clients still in denial.

Guest

We signed up with James earlier this year... he has almost $20k of ours in a 'trust' fund... funny the name of the fund!!! I can't believe he's saying he's contacting his clients... last I heard from him was about 6 weeks ago when he said 3 of my accounts were settled... NOTHING! So where's my money?!? I've e-mailed and left voice mails... NO REPLY! We're getting the police involved for criminal fraud. DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING HE'S SAYING!

Client of James · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:41 am Subject:

Guest, rickeyleee - what are you doing to to get your money back? Guest - you said you are getting the police involved, did you file a police report in your home town or California?
Where should I start with this?

Client of James · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:08 am Subject:

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please, James other clients can you send me a message? I need to know what you guys are doing and what is your story. I will contact Irvine, CA police department, NBC dateline, state attorney general.

rickeyleee · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:22 am Subject:

"Last writer said that if we feel we have been victimized, we should report it"

If we FEEL we have been victimized? Let's see now. For several weeks I didn't FEEL anything because James Lombardo kind of knocked the wind right out of me. Today, I feel great because I know for a fact that he has stolen, defrauded, lied and cheated many people out of their hard earned cash. Yep, maybe I better tell someone about this immediately.
We don't feel..........we know!