It keeps getting even better, I feel like I couldn’t even make this stuff up if I wanted to.  Now he’s threatening to sue me for libel because of my ripoff report, even though everything I wrote is factual and verifiable in my email communication with him. Is getting defensive and threatening a lawsuit a scare tactic by scammers to drive off apprehensive people?! I’m not even sure what reality this guy thinks he’s in right now LOL!

Doesn’t it create a bigger headache though being in different states? From what I’ve read if I file a police report and take him to court I would have to do it in his area. That would require a lot of time, travel, and money on my part. I’m just not sure the best way to handle all this without it getting overly messy for myself. At this point I care more about this POS getting served Justice than I do about my $1100. I’d like my money back as well, but knowing he got caught again and hopefully went to jail for a while would be a close consolation prize.

I used Zelle, which I didn’t realize didn’t carry protection like PayPal and Venmo, even though it’s pushed by my bank. And regarding the lawyer question, that would cost A LOT more than the money I’ve lost, so from an economical standpoint it doesn’t make sense. I’ve contacted the police, so we’ll see how that plays out, especially considering he has an extensive history of fraud.

As for the comments about being more careful and Doug research, I get that now, and your comments really aren’t helpful under the circumstances. I’m looking for constructive help, and if you don’t have any, then don’t bother posting.

Regarding his identity, I’ve traced his real identity to multiple sources, and finally gotten him to admit who he is, even after he and his wife both denied all my allegations. Needless to say his story keeps changing the more I press him, and like any scammer he always has a vague excuse about where things are at, and great comments to deflect the conversation.

I get what you’re saying, and yes, I’m kicking myself obviously for not being more careful. That being said... he didn’t divulge his true identity, but through sheer stubbornness I was able to trace him back through his “company” and his phone number accidentally connecting to another company, in the same city, which had his name on the LLC paperwork. After digging further I was able to uncover his past felonies and accusations, and numerous other companies he has set up to scam people in the past. I will absolutely spend time going after this guy as he is clearly lower than scum, and has spent his life screwing people over.

I responded to a CL as by this individual under the disguise of a business, LV Mining LLC, about selling bitcoin. I sent him $1100 and a month later have seen nothing but excuses why I don’t have any coin. After googling him I found out he has a long criminal past of internet fraud and scams. Has anyone had any experience dealing with this guy, and if so any suggestions regarding how to go after him? He’s also connected to another LLC in the Colorado Springs area, Meadows and Pine Offset, and I’ve tried speaking to his wife through that communication channel and she’s more or less told me to f*** off. Any help would be appreciated, and hopefully this can prevent anyone else from being scammed by this same a-hole.

 The only silver lining is I’m pretty sure I track down the guy behind this scam and it looks like he’s been in quite a bit of legal trouble before for this exact same thing. I’m trying to put the fear of God into him by showing I have all his personal information and could file a police report. I’d rather him just give me my money back, but we’ll see what happens…

Found this company through craigslist supposedly dealing with mining pools and had some extra bitcoin they were looking to unload. I foolishly bought quite a bit from them, send them money, and have had nothing but problems ever cents. They keep stalling on why they couldn’t send me coins and now have completely started ignoring my calls and emails altogether. Wanted to know if anyone else has heard of this company or had experience with them or could help me figure out how to track them down to recoup my money.

www.lvmining.com