Franchise Fraudster Dennis Mason Gets 3 Years in Prison, Owes $2M Restitution

Dennis Mason, a notorious franchise fraudster who emptied the retirement & savings accounts of 160 victims, will be reporting to

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NY BAGEL CAFÉ Franchise: How Many Have Closed? [UPDATED]

NY Bagel Cafe & Deli franchise:  How many have closed?  As of 4/11/22, we have documented 60 locations that have

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NY Bagel Franchise Scam Victims: Urgent Action is Needed

Victims of the NY Bagel Franchise Scam are urged to submit their Victim Impact Statements ASAP.  Help drafting your statement

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Federal Judge Gerald Pappert REQUIRES Convicted Franchise Scammer to Sell Franchises as Condition of Bail

In July, 2020, Federal District Judge Gerald “Jerry” Pappert signed a bail order that appears to require convicted franchise opportunity

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NY Bagel Scammer Joe Smith to Get LESS Than Five Years for Massive Franchise Fraud

NY Bagel scam victims, some of whom lost homes, marriages and as much as half a million dollars, are feeling

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“We Stopped a Scam” Fundraiser – See Who Contributed & Why

The “We Stopped a Scam” campaign is a grassroots initiative designed to warn individuals and families about an aggressively promoted

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MARC ZIROGIANNIS Complaints

Marc Zirogiannis was an attorney in Levittown, NY  charged in the $100M AFG mortgage fraud case.  Marc Alyn Zirogiannis complaints

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DAVIDOVICH BAKERY: Part of the NYC Bagel Scam?

Davidovich Bakery branded franchise ads have been running on Craig’s List for nearly a month.  The text and contact information

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NY Bagel Café NYC Bagel Franchise Scam Overview (Posted 2018)

This NY Bagel Café Franchise Scam Overview page provides an index to our ongoing expose of the illicit NY Bagel

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