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Maamaw - It's true: WTA/UTA/IMG etc., are shut down...but...

Posted By: Jennie
Wednesday, 9 February 2005, at 7:06 p.m.

Well, AMEN it's true. The heck with the defamation concerns for me. The feds did nail World Traders Association, United Traders Association, International Merchandise Group, Trans-Global Connection (aka The Global Connection) Musketeer Partners and Fulfillment Options along with the primary officers. AMEN and here's the Web address for the receiver defendant to prove it:

http://www.robbevans.com/pdf/worldtaorder01.pdf

Now granted, they haven't seen their final day in court for a final hearing, BUT, the language in the 27 page document clearly illustrates that the feds don't intend to lose. Unfortunately I do believe that the chain of command, or rather the successor plan was well thought out by these people (oh, so nice of me to use that word). I believe at least two more companies have now emerged with seemingly no connection to the rest...but I'd bet my twinkies they are.

That was predictable. The good news, and this is what I want you to share with posters who came here years ago with WTA complaints is that with the order for frozen assets, it looks like the consumers may actually see some monetary restitution.

Not only that, but when you look at the definition for "Defendants" it includes attorneys.,....ahahahahaha!

Now Maamaw, wouldn't you just love to see their attorney get their just desserts in court?

I'm tired - the whole thing has taken it's toll. I commend you folks here for wanting to go into business for yourselves, but my goodness it hurts to see so many questions regarding scams.

Again, the bottom line is: Nothing is free, work hard to get it, know that if it's legit you should be able to visit the facilities, see the financial statements, etc. The BBB is NOT the place to go for up to date info.

My motivation here was personal. I had a friend who lost the few thousand dollars he had saved to this group, and died in an accident prior to being able to see this outcome. He felt ashamed for his mistake, for what he did with the savings he had. Now I feel like there is some redemption for him, some justice.

Now if anybody can tell me how to follow this case via the Web, I'd appreciate it. There was supposed to be another hearing on 2/7, but I can't find any info. I guess I expect government to move in Internet speed...now who's dillusional?! Where are the brownies?...

I think I can sleep now. It's been a long time going after this group.

Really, if somebody knows how to follow this court case online, please post it.

Thanks so much for the forum. Jennie.

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Maamaw - It's true: WTA/UTA/IMG etc., are shut down...but... (views: 636)
Jennie -- Wednesday, 9 February 2005, at 7:06 p.m.
- All court actions on this should be posted on the ftc.gov website (views: 722)
  Dennis Bevers -- Wednesday, 9 February 2005, at 7:53 p.m.
  - Snuffnaggle V (views: 640)
    Jennie -- Wednesday, 9 February 2005, at 8:15 p.m.
    - How we were used by "the feds"..... (views: 818)
      MaaMaw -- Wednesday, 9 February 2005, at 8:23 p.m.
      - Re: How we were used by "the feds"..... (views: 700)
        Jennie -- Wednesday, 9 February 2005, at 8:46 p.m.

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