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WELCOME The art market, is the last unregulated frontier of commerce. Art WatchDog is here, ready to expose the scammers, thieves and frauds that thrive in the dark, before your hard earned money disappears down that proverbial drain, taking with it the reputations and often the livelihood of many a talented artist. They're now on notice. 
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Special Report:Con Men and Fake Art - con'tLying, stealing, forging, illegal coping and illegal investment schemes.Morris Law Firm Prosecuting the con man is often difficult. In fact, sometimes even locating the con man can be difficult. And, if you do find him, he may be broke or in bankruptcy. Con men are not good businessmen, and usually spend all they can steal about as fast as they steal it. Therefore, the idea of getting your money back from the con man may well be a dream. But, there are other realistically possible sources of your repayment. The con men need support people, so go after the people who got money out. There are a number of groups of people who got money out and who are probably not broke or In bankruptcy. These are the people to target and investigate. It might even include their spouse, CPAs and attorneys. If you are the victim of an art scam, there is hope, but you must seek redress from the right people and you should start as soon as you realize you have been victimized. Time is on the side of the con man and you need to act as quickly as you can. Sadly, the con man has a factor working in his favor that burglars do not: the victim of a burglar will report it - too often, embarrassment causes the victim of a con man not to report it. Don't get caught in this trap. The con man is a criminal, and you are a victim. Never lose sight of that simple fact. Con men are very skilled individuals. They practice doing what it takes to make you like and trust them. As with other skills, the more experienced the con man, the easier it is for him to con. Once they cross the hurdle of gaining your confidence, selling something to you is easy. Famous people and not famous people have been victims. In San Diego. even the Chief of Police was the victim of a Ponzi scheme in the late 1980s. These con men are very convincing, they are polished, they are likeable, and people — many people — trust them. A victim should never be embarrassed to report it and take action to regain what he lost. This is where we can help. If you have suffered at the hands of con man, call us for an appointment. Tel: 623-583-1040, Fax: 623-583-1046, Or email info@morrislawfirm.net |
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