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But there are more possible evidence, that to be your own Scams continue to thrive, despite attempts by high profile in recent years by public authorities provides a stamp.The difference lies in the fact that investors David Katz and Michelle Van Dette, refused to answer a classic: bury the discomfort and Slink off.
Instead, they dug in their heels, and soon a group of investors, coast to coast, say they were deceived by snack true, say the few sites promised development. Both also say they found a surprising lack of coordinated action by criminal prosecution authorities. In the hope of creating an effective system of national fraud-prevention functions Task Force, whose lawyer, Laura E. Austin, expects to present the results of their request for four months at home Speaker Newt Gingrich and Attorney General Janet Reno in the coming weeks.
And now, indeed, Mr. Katz and Ms. Van Dette hopes his misfortune in a totally different type of outlet.
With August 1, the victims of Business Opportunity Scams, a support and information source of help for victims and business opportunities and Investigative Reporting Services, a credit rating agency to assist investors the credibility of the autonomy proposals. The idea is to create a national database on business relationships such concepts and aspiring investors independent review of the perspective of information, including financial statement and results of research public records. Both are based in Atlanta.
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