Comments on: Update for Vendors who signed on for the Xtream Fantasy Sex Show http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/ Seduce Me Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:21:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Julia Trops http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Julia Trops Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:29:33 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-71 Thought you might be interested in reading this - in the Red Deer Advocate: http://www.albertalocalnews.com/reddeeradvocate/news/local/Multiple_charges_in_Pearson_fraud_case_97592639.html Multiple charges in Pearson fraud case By Advocate staff Published: July 01, 2010 9:23 AM A man facing multiple fraud charges in relation to trade shows in Red Deer and elsewhere remains in custody and will return to court on Aug. 6. Paul Raymond Pearson, 52, of Kamloops, B.C., appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday afternoon. He is charged with four counts of fraud over $5,000, more than 70 counts of fraud under $5,000 and laundering the proceeds of crime. Pearson’s wife Gloria Pearson, 59, also of Kamloops, who is facing similar charges, will also return to Red Deer provincial court on Aug. 6. Gloria Pearson was released on bail earlier in June. Red Deer City RCMP officers have said they laid the charges following a 16-month police investigation into allegations surrounding trade shows. Red Deer RCMP have said that more than 80 people were defrauded of more than $210,000. In March 2009, a potential exhibitor at a trade show called police because of concerns. (end.) Don't lose hope for getting your money back! I can not find it on the web just yet, but published in today's (Aug 29) Okanagan on page A7 bottom left it says he was sentenced... here it is retyped: Man Sentenced in trade show scams Red Deer, Alta (CP) - A man from Kamloops has been sentenced to 20 months house arrest and paid $158,000 in restitution after scamming booth exhibitors out of thousands of dollars from phony trade shows he set up in Red Deer and Calgary. Paul Raymond Pearson, 58, pleaded guilty to one charge of fraud over $5000, 26 charges of fraud under $5000 and one count of attempted fraud. Another 67 fraud-related charges were withdrawn. The court also withdrew charges against Pearson's 60 year old wife. Crown Prosecutor Tony Bell said the offences occurred between July 30 2007 and Feb 15 2009 when Pearson began advertising trade shows on the Internet and then contacting businesses by email about their potential interest. Pearson would end up collecting money from 18 victims who gave money toward booth space at one of the fake trade shows he had organized, Bell said. He collected just over $14500 from the Rig Expo Trade Show in Red Deer that was held for one day in May 2008 and which drew only 22 attendees. Pearson then received nearly $14000 from potential exhibitors of the Lift Haul Expo, which was organized for Red Deer in September of 2008 but was never held. The Big Buck Expo planned for Red Deer in June 2009, saw Pearson take in nearly $728. Pearson also picked up almost $12700 from exhibitors who planned to go to a Go Green Expo in Calgary in April 2009 but the exhibition never happened. "He utilized the proceeds for his purposes," said Bell. The Crown and defence asked for a 30 month conditional sentence to be served at his Kamloops home. Pearson also presented the court with a cheque for $158000 which will be distributed among all victims of the trade shows, including those for which charges were withdrawn. (end.) When I can find a link to the story above, I will post it. Make sure you get your info in to RCMP if you have not done this already!!! Thought you might be interested in reading this – in the Red Deer Advocate:

http://www.albertalocalnews.com/reddeeradvocate/news/local/Multiple_charges_in_Pearson_fraud_case_97592639.html

Multiple charges in Pearson fraud case

By Advocate staff

Published: July 01, 2010 9:23 AM

A man facing multiple fraud charges in relation to trade shows in Red Deer and elsewhere remains in custody and will return to court on Aug. 6.

Paul Raymond Pearson, 52, of Kamloops, B.C., appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday afternoon.

He is charged with four counts of fraud over $5,000, more than 70 counts of fraud under $5,000 and laundering the proceeds of crime.

Pearson’s wife Gloria Pearson, 59, also of Kamloops, who is facing similar charges, will also return to Red Deer provincial court on Aug. 6.

Gloria Pearson was released on bail earlier in June.

Red Deer City RCMP officers have said they laid the charges following a 16-month police investigation into allegations surrounding trade shows. Red Deer RCMP have said that more than 80 people were defrauded of more than $210,000. In March 2009, a potential exhibitor at a trade show called police because of concerns.

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Don’t lose hope for getting your money back! I can not find it on the web just yet, but published in today’s (Aug 29) Okanagan on page A7 bottom left it says he was sentenced… here it is retyped:

Man Sentenced in trade show scams

Red Deer, Alta (CP) – A man from Kamloops has been sentenced to 20 months house arrest and paid $158,000 in restitution after scamming booth exhibitors out of thousands of dollars from phony trade shows he set up in Red Deer and Calgary.
Paul Raymond Pearson, 58, pleaded guilty to one charge of fraud over $5000, 26 charges of fraud under $5000 and one count of attempted fraud.
Another 67 fraud-related charges were withdrawn. The court also withdrew charges against Pearson’s 60 year old wife.
Crown Prosecutor Tony Bell said the offences occurred between July 30 2007 and Feb 15 2009 when Pearson began advertising trade shows on the Internet and then contacting businesses by email about their potential interest.
Pearson would end up collecting money from 18 victims who gave money toward booth space at one of the fake trade shows he had organized, Bell said.
He collected just over $14500 from the Rig Expo Trade Show in Red Deer that was held for one day in May 2008 and which drew only 22 attendees.
Pearson then received nearly $14000 from potential exhibitors of the Lift Haul Expo, which was organized for Red Deer in September of 2008 but was never held. The Big Buck Expo planned for Red Deer in June 2009, saw Pearson take in nearly $728.
Pearson also picked up almost $12700 from exhibitors who planned to go to a Go Green Expo in Calgary in April 2009 but the exhibition never happened.
“He utilized the proceeds for his purposes,” said Bell.
The Crown and defence asked for a 30 month conditional sentence to be served at his Kamloops home.
Pearson also presented the court with a cheque for $158000 which will be distributed among all victims of the trade shows, including those for which charges were withdrawn.

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When I can find a link to the story above, I will post it. Make sure you get your info in to RCMP if you have not done this already!!!

]]> By: Barbara Harvey http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Barbara Harvey Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:55:55 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-63 Has anyone heard anything in regards to the RCMP investigation or collections? It has been very quiet since May. Hope everyone is enjoying the rays of sunshine we are getting today. Barbara Has anyone heard anything in regards to the RCMP investigation or collections?
It has been very quiet since May.
Hope everyone is enjoying the rays of sunshine we are getting today.
Barbara

]]> By: Beth http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Beth Fri, 14 May 2010 00:41:08 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-58 Even thought things have been quiet on this blog lately, lots of things are going on in regards to Natasha and what she has done to the vendors. Hopefully I can post more in the next few days. Even thought things have been quiet on this blog lately, lots of things are going on in regards to Natasha and what she has done to the vendors. Hopefully I can post more in the next few days.

]]> By: Tara Alex http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Tara Alex Thu, 06 May 2010 01:25:56 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-56 I was to be a vendor at this show. I am compiling a list of other vendors who wish to receive a refund of their money from Natasha. Please contact me at alterations@shaw.ca or call me at 250.718.7890. Action will begin immediately. The fact that Natasha allowed the dates of the show to come and go without making an announcement or contacting the vendors, shows a complete lack of business accumen. This lack of communication is inexcusable and this matter needs to be pursued immediately. If we act together much greater results will be produced than if we try to act alone. Get in touch with me. I was to be a vendor at this show.
I am compiling a list of other vendors who wish to receive a refund of their money from Natasha.
Please contact me at alterations@shaw.ca or call me at 250.718.7890. Action will begin immediately.
The fact that Natasha allowed the dates of the show to come and go without making an announcement or contacting the vendors, shows a complete lack of business accumen. This lack of communication is inexcusable and this matter needs to be pursued immediately. If we act together much greater results will be produced than if we try to act alone.
Get in touch with me.

]]> By: Tara Alex http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Tara Alex Thu, 06 May 2010 01:16:14 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-55 I am compiling a list of people who are interested in having their money refunded for the Xtreme Fantasy Sex Show show which failed to take place. Natasha's actions have been irresponsible at best and the lack of communication is inexcusible. While everyone I'm sure became aware that the show would not happen, Natasha's allowing the date to come and go without contacting the vendors involved, shows a total lack of business accumen. Please contact me at alterations@shaw.ca or call me at 250.718.7890 if you wish to ad your name to the list. Action will begin immediately. working together will produce greater results than if we all try to pursue this individually. I am compiling a list of people who are interested in having their money refunded for the Xtreme Fantasy Sex Show show which failed to take place. Natasha’s actions have been irresponsible at best and the lack of communication is inexcusible. While everyone I’m sure became aware that the show would not happen, Natasha’s allowing the date to come and go without contacting the vendors involved, shows a total lack of business accumen.
Please contact me at alterations@shaw.ca or call me at 250.718.7890 if you wish to ad your name to the list. Action will begin immediately. working together will produce greater results than if we all try to pursue this individually.

]]> By: Greg http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Greg Wed, 05 May 2010 00:35:36 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-54 In response to Kim's advice... yes and no (from experience). It is my hope that the RCMP and Crown find that this falls into the definition of fraud. In that case we are looking at criminal restitution, not a civil claim. Difference is that in a civil case you have to bring a claim (small claims court) and go through the process, and even then we are suing the corporation HOPING to breach the corporate veil and include Natasha personally. And even if you do, blood from a stone applies and bankruptcy escapes all if funds are depleted. However, if a criminal case, then monies back to vendors come as restitution, the crown pays for all the court stuff, and not even bankruptcy escapes Natasha from liability as every cent needs to be repaid. And, or course, Natasha deals with hell as her personal life, home, everything is stripped away from her in order to satisy the case. Or... or course... Natasha could wake up, avoid all this crap, and refund our monies as she should morally, ethically, legally do. Personally, I'm hoping the sleeping pills wear off. Again... as I'm not a lawyer, just my opinion.... In response to Kim’s advice… yes and no (from experience). It is my hope that the RCMP and Crown find that this falls into the definition of fraud. In that case we are looking at criminal restitution, not a civil claim. Difference is that in a civil case you have to bring a claim (small claims court) and go through the process, and even then we are suing the corporation HOPING to breach the corporate veil and include Natasha personally. And even if you do, blood from a stone applies and bankruptcy escapes all if funds are depleted. However, if a criminal case, then monies back to vendors come as restitution, the crown pays for all the court stuff, and not even bankruptcy escapes Natasha from liability as every cent needs to be repaid. And, or course, Natasha deals with hell as her personal life, home, everything is stripped away from her in order to satisy the case.

Or… or course… Natasha could wake up, avoid all this crap, and refund our monies as she should morally, ethically, legally do. Personally, I’m hoping the sleeping pills wear off. Again… as I’m not a lawyer, just my opinion….

]]> By: Kim Williams http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Kim Williams Tue, 04 May 2010 20:37:26 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-53 Hi Everyone. I have just been reading everyones coments. My advice is whatever you do dont get involved with this even if she happens to come up with a venue. N has no experience she knows nothing about puting on a show like this and knothing about the industry. For all of you wanting your money back it will be a while before that happens. I think she took your money and ran. You cant get blood out of a stone but go through the courts to get it and dont stop till every last penny is returned to you. I wish you all the best.Kim Hi Everyone. I have just been reading everyones coments. My advice is whatever you do dont get involved with this even if she happens to come up with a venue. N has no experience she knows nothing about puting on a show like this and knothing about the industry. For all of you wanting your money back it will be a while before that happens. I think she took your money and ran. You cant get blood out of a stone but go through the courts to get it and dont stop till every last penny is returned to you. I wish you all the best.Kim

]]> By: Julia Trops http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Julia Trops Tue, 04 May 2010 13:41:45 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-52 Hi Beth, no worries, the power of the internet can be a very positive thing, glad to help. :-) Greg, very interesting - so between post 5 and 6, it appears to me that N was watching the blog, saw your post, and called you, which is good! If I understood this correctly you received a promise of refund if no "date" available 15 days from April 28, so that means May 12. It would be nice if the refund happened before May 12. Okay, well, guess we'll see. What I found a little humourous is that there are so many people she has told that "I'm going to contact my lawyer" that I wonder if she has spent a ton of legal fees - maybe things should be written down so she doesn't have to call him/her so often...? You are right, I believe she has used that on a lot of people to try to intimidate, a "veiled threat". I do feel sad that it all went down this way - it could have been a terrific show. Hi Beth, no worries, the power of the internet can be a very positive thing, glad to help. :-)

Greg, very interesting – so between post 5 and 6, it appears to me that N was watching the blog, saw your post, and called you, which is good! If I understood this correctly you received a promise of refund if no “date” available 15 days from April 28, so that means May 12. It would be nice if the refund happened before May 12. Okay, well, guess we’ll see.

What I found a little humourous is that there are so many people she has told that “I’m going to contact my lawyer” that I wonder if she has spent a ton of legal fees – maybe things should be written down so she doesn’t have to call him/her so often…? You are right, I believe she has used that on a lot of people to try to intimidate, a “veiled threat”. I do feel sad that it all went down this way – it could have been a terrific show.

]]> By: Beth Weisman-Lovatt http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Beth Weisman-Lovatt Mon, 03 May 2010 20:21:37 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-51 I would also like to add a Thanks to Julia for letting us use her blog as a way to connect with each other over this awful situation. It would be nice to hear from the other vendors with your stories as well. Beth I would also like to add a Thanks to Julia for letting us use her blog as a way to connect with each other over this awful situation.

It would be nice to hear from the other vendors with your stories as well.

Beth

]]> By: Beth Weisman-Lovatt http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/2010/04/vendorupdate/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Beth Weisman-Lovatt Mon, 03 May 2010 19:50:51 +0000 http://www.okanaganeroticartshow.com/?p=230#comment-50 That was very well written Greg. I am not sure which is worse...you speaking with her while she still lies to your face or how she has treated me and I have heard nothing for about 3 weeks now....no e-mails or phone calls. Imagine if I had shown up at the Kelowna show (and I have heard that after the Regina show there was 30 cm of snow on the mountains), and there was no show to be had. I am hoping in the next few days the Kelowna RCMP will let me post the file number on this site. There are doing some ground work first and have asked me to hold off. She has totally bit off more then she can chew and keeps digging herself in deeper. I am with you on she needs to wake up now because she is in a mess of trouble by more then the RCMP. Beth That was very well written Greg.

I am not sure which is worse…you speaking with her while she still lies to your face or how she has treated me and I have heard nothing for about 3 weeks now….no e-mails or phone calls. Imagine if I had shown up at the Kelowna show (and I have heard that after the Regina show there was 30 cm of snow on the mountains), and there was no show to be had.

I am hoping in the next few days the Kelowna RCMP will let me post the file number on this site. There are doing some ground work first and have asked me to hold off.

She has totally bit off more then she can chew and keeps digging herself in deeper. I am with you on she needs to wake up now because she is in a mess of trouble by more then the RCMP.

Beth

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