Arlo, thanks for taking the time to make such a great post and thank you for your honesty. As one who went through all of the highs and lows in HYIP land a couple of years ago, I can totally empathize with your situation. Letting go is definitely the hardest part as is admitting that you were an unwitting participant in a scam.
Yours is a perfect example of what some of us are trying to achieve by posting an opposing view here. Imagine how many P2P members could benefit if they would just take the time to read these other viewpoints. You have "seen the light" so to speak and are to be congratulated.
The bad news is that most of what is advertised on the Internet as being HYIP's are just scams. Many affiliate programs are scams as well. I have been blessed to find some pearls among the muck. If you pm me, I'll be happy to share them. Each one is a real business which can be independently verified.
Thanks again for your post. It will help others as well.
Mark
vinman
Jul 31 2008, 10:52 AM
QUOTE (cvkint @ Jul 31 2008, 11:09 AM)
Edit: NO PERSONAL ATTACKS! What industry exactly is P2P in, are you referring to the scam industry? If so then yes it will likely be considered one of the most successful scams ever....
The only way P2P members are in for a great future is if they become EX-P2P members and learn how to earn money honestly and legally.
If Nick is such a great admin why are payments almost two months behind? It can't be a cash flow issue can it? I mean this is a real business and the Casinos around the world are not in financial trouble, so what's going on with Nicks multi millionaire dollar a month income?
The support team? You mean the guys that said two weeks ago now that they all their training on how complex it is to press a couple of buttons they would be caught up on payments in a few days? Ummmm they have done a grand total of two days payments in the last two weeks.. doesn't like that great a support team to me..
BTW, how is the debit card and Energy bank? You know the one Nick first claimed would be launched back in APRIL 2007 it's a been a while.....
Cue the theme music for the Titanic
You can have your opinion and you voice it quite clearly, anyone that supports p2p is entitled to voice their opinion. Please try to be a big boy and refrain from attacking people for showing report.
Mark who says they won't answer a legitimate question. If you are a member of p2p you are free to join their forum and ask your question. They have no need to go to other forums.
cvkint
Jul 31 2008, 11:17 AM
QUOTE (vinman @ Aug 1 2008, 02:52 AM)
You can have your opinion and you voice it quite clearly, anyone that supports p2p is entitled to voice their opinion. Please try to be a big boy and refrain from attacking people for showing report.
Perhaps you could be a big boy and either not respond off topic to posts not addressed to you or you could maybe take a shot at answering the questions.. there was no attack but questions that ALL P2P members deserve the answer to, even ones like you living in denial
WASYLBRYTAN
Jul 31 2008, 12:00 PM
QUOTE (cvkint @ Jul 31 2008, 12:17 PM)
Perhaps you could be a big boy and either not respond off topic to posts not addressed to you or you could maybe take a shot at answering the questions.. there was no attack but questions that ALL P2P members deserve the answer to, even ones like you living in denial
Since you are interested in answers, why not visit the real members' forum and see them for yourself? Oh, I forgot, you are not a member, then the answers don't concern you anyway.
cvkint
Jul 31 2008, 12:44 PM
QUOTE (WASYLBRYTAN @ Aug 1 2008, 03:00 AM)
Since you are interested in answers, why not visit the real members' forum and see them for yourself? Oh, I forgot, you are not a member, then the answers don't concern you anyway.
Dude your have got to be joking, there is NOTHING in the private members forum that I have not seen, I know a few people still stuck in this thing and a few of the naysayers keep active accounts just for the purpose of knowing what is going on... you can delude yourself all you like the facts are the facts and this one is just about done....the answers to the questions asked concern MEMBERS and more importantly NON MEMBERS that were thinking of getting involved with this scam, so please by all means if you think you answers that would make sense of the current state of affairs feel free to offer them up, or are you only capable of trying to troll and make a lot of noise with nothing to back it up like most of the cheerleaders... most of whom have already got their money out, moved on to the next big thing and are leaving the guys like you behind to take the heat as this thing implodes
Arlo
Jul 31 2008, 12:57 PM
QUOTE (WASYLBRYTAN @ Jul 31 2008, 12:00 PM)
Since you are interested in answers, why not visit the real members' forum and see them for yourself? Oh, I forgot, you are not a member, then the answers don't concern you anyway.
I have access to the private forum. It's rather sad.
Members bowing down and saying "salami, salami, baloney" to Gary for blessing them with an "update". Oh, he can't give dates, but as one member said "it's okay, even God can't do that". I tell you it's heartbreaking.
Humdrum
Jul 31 2008, 01:59 PM
I read on the private forum the other day that they are "planning" something this week that we will be happy about supposedly.. O_o I can't imagine what could possibly make me happy about this program now, I do think it's loosing credibility even to the "cheerleaders"
It was kind of amusing posting on the private forum, the people there are like paranas, I asked about the payout issue (very politely in fact) and almost got my head ripped off, and then threatened to be canceled! couldn't believe it! I like the idea of making money fast, but with the unprofessionalism in the admin and the company, the money isn't worth it. I found me a better one already in fact
cvkint
Jul 31 2008, 02:43 PM
QUOTE (Humdrum @ Aug 1 2008, 05:59 AM)
I read on the private forum the other day that they are "planning" something this week that we will be happy about supposedly
I think its pretty clear what it is, Warren Buffett has decided he wants into P2P and will be throwing a boatload of cash at this thing so everybody with pendings can get paid, not that this is a ponzi or anything.. plus Donald Trump has decided to partner up to get the Energy Bank up and running... it was taking so long because Trump and Bill Gates were bidding on who could be Nicks partner as they all go way back together.... damn naysayers... just wait and see...
Humdrum
Jul 31 2008, 03:07 PM
QUOTE (cvkint @ Aug 1 2008, 08:43 AM)
I think its pretty clear what it is, Warren Buffett has decided he wants into P2P and will be throwing a boatload of cash at this thing so everybody with pendings can get paid, not that this is a ponzi or anything.. plus Donald Trump has decided to partner up to get the Energy Bank up and running... it was taking so long because Trump and Bill Gates were bidding on who could be Nicks partner as they all go way back together.... damn naysayers... just wait and see...
lol good one!
RPanoz
Jul 31 2008, 06:03 PM
QUOTE (cvkint @ Jul 31 2008, 02:43 PM)
I think its pretty clear what it is, Warren Buffett has decided he wants into P2P and will be throwing a boatload of cash at this thing so everybody with pendings can get paid, not that this is a ponzi or anything.. plus Donald Trump has decided to partner up to get the Energy Bank up and running... it was taking so long because Trump and Bill Gates were bidding on who could be Nicks partner as they all go way back together.... damn naysayers... just wait and see...
You forgot Richard Branson and the heir to the IKEA fortune. Maybe because that's old news?
marsh56
Jul 31 2008, 06:27 PM
QUOTE (vinman @ Jul 31 2008, 01:52 PM)
Mark who says they won't answer a legitimate question. If you are a member of p2p you are free to join their forum and ask your question. They have no need to go to other forums.
Vinman, correct me if I'm wrong but I highly doubt that anyone at P2P has answered the BIG question, i.e. why are payouts so far behind and when will they be caught up?
I'm not talking about answering with vague generalities or with "just be patient". There should be a valid reason and a specific timeline. Anything less is unacceptable.
Needless to say, they would stop all of the "negativity" in its tracks if they would just stay within terms. THEY are the cause of the negative reactions and not the disgruntled members. That is my point.
See the posts above by Humdrum and Arlo for further proof. Asking about the payout issue and being threatened cancellation--ridiculous!
Mark
Lollipopper
Jul 31 2008, 08:03 PM
Here's some food for thought and a bit of coincidence. Gary (PVR), Chris007 and Barb (Wiseowl) all were heavily involved in the Tri Star mess. If I remember right, all 3 were mods for Bob Krimminal and all 3 were waving their poms poms 100 mph for dear old Bob's scam sites. Now all 3 are on Nick's staff. Sure hope this isn't an omnious sign. Talk about a credibility issue.
cvkint
Jul 31 2008, 09:12 PM
QUOTE (Lollipopper @ Aug 1 2008, 12:03 PM)
Here's some food for thought and a bit of coincidence. Gary (PVR), Chris007 and Barb (Wiseowl) all were heavily involved in the Tri Star mess. If I remember right, all 3 were mods for Bob Krimminal and all 3 were waving their poms poms 100 mph for dear old Bob's scam sites. Now all 3 are on Nick's staff. Sure hope this isn't an omnious sign. Talk about a credibility issue.
I would say it's rather predictable, I mean they do say the cream always rises to the top and in this case like with all scams, the reverse is also true....
drillbit
Jul 31 2008, 09:50 PM
QUOTE (Lollipopper @ Jul 31 2008, 08:03 PM)
Here's some food for thought and a bit of coincidence. Gary (PVR), Chris007 and Barb (Wiseowl) all were heavily involved in the Tri Star mess. If I remember right, all 3 were mods for Bob Krimminal and all 3 were waving their poms poms 100 mph for dear old Bob's scam sites. Now all 3 are on Nick's staff. Sure hope this isn't an omnious sign. Talk about a credibility issue.
Oh yeah baby. Talk about a Edit: namecalling . and Criminal. Does any body have info on these fools:
QUOTE (Lollipopper @ Jul 31 2008, 08:03 PM)
Here's some food for thought and a bit of coincidence. Gary (PVR), Chris007 and Barb (Wiseowl) all were heavily involved in the Tri Star mess. If I remember right, all 3 were mods for Bob Krimminal and all 3 were waving their poms poms 100 mph for dear old Bob's scam sites. Now all 3 are on Nick's staff. Sure hope this isn't an omnious sign. Talk about a credibility issue.
Dont leave out nazi Brookie!!! LOL You make a good point. Somebody needs to show up at Krimms house or Nicks house and Edit: language . LOL
Make it happen members. LOL This gig is overwith. LOL
Where is Layton with his 6 figures gain? Not here for sure but Layton you are not out of the woods. LOL
Why not post coward? Afraid? LOL Show up man. What is ther to be afradi of since p2p was so honest. You have my word. Your info has gond to the irs and anybody that matters. Good job bragging in the not so prvate forum. LOL>
Where are the payouts???????????? This ponzi is over guys. Toilets eaten? Not a chane. Its over. The fat lady is singomg/LOL
drillbit
Jul 31 2008, 11:36 PM
Its over and its on the way to a melt down. Call Chriss and Gary. LOL. This deal is what we all said it was. Cell anbody you want. It may be too late. p2p is over. no toilets will be eaten and most people will eat their hat. Its sad, but p2p is over unless chriss comes in here and enlighens us. He does not habe the Edit: edit though. lol
drillbit
Aug 1 2008, 04:19 AM
QUOTE (Lollipopper @ Jul 31 2008, 08:03 PM)
Here's some food for thought and a bit of coincidence. Gary (PVR), Chris007 and Barb (Wiseowl) all were heavily involved in the Tri Star mess. If I remember right, all 3 were mods for Bob Krimminal and all 3 were waving their poms poms 100 mph for dear old Bob's scam sites. Now all 3 are on Nick's staff. Sure hope this isn't an omnious sign. Talk about a credibility issue.
good observation. This scam goes way deeper than we all think it doesl. Edit: Namecalling, personal attacks
spydertoys
Aug 1 2008, 05:19 AM
QUOTE (drillbit @ Aug 1 2008, 06:19 AM)
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They have better sense than to frequent "swamps" like TG or here for that matter, although I have some respect for this forum, it does harbor a few Edit: No namecalling! such as yourself. Just for the record..Gary was not a Krimm Mod.
cvkint
Aug 1 2008, 05:50 AM
QUOTE (spydertoys @ Aug 1 2008, 08:19 PM)
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You must admit it is somewhat funny that the people involved with P2P keep going on about how any negative talk will have your account removed etc..etc.. and how it's not allowed to be negative in public...yet what else can their be but negativity as there is NO factual information to be passed along... by all means if in fact they really wanted to stop the "swamps" as they claim simply post up the real proven reasons why things are as they are and once that is done everything will be fine.. but as they can't do that things will continue to sink into the cesspool it's become...
BTW say what you want about MMG and TG at least both sides of every story are told... unlike MCF or any private forum
vinman
Aug 1 2008, 07:19 AM
QUOTE (cvkint @ Aug 1 2008, 08:50 AM)
You must admit it is somewhat funny that the people involved with P2P keep going on about how any negative talk will have your account removed etc..etc.. and how it's not allowed to be negative in public...yet what else can their be but negativity as there is NO factual information to be passed along... by all means if in fact they really wanted to stop the "swamps" as they claim simply post up the real proven reasons why things are as they are and once that is done everything will be fine.. but as they can't do that things will continue to sink into the cesspool it's become...
BTW say what you want about MMG and TG at least both sides of every story are told... unlike MCF or any private forum
There is a simple rule, if your not happy with p2p get out of the program. There is no need to come in to the private forum and complain, thats why they get warned about getting their accounts deleted. If your not happy no one forced you to be in p2p just leave, its as simple as that. You can spout off and waste your time all you want but your not a member and don't plan on being one so they don't care about you. Make a lot of sense to me to complain about a site that you made money in--not!
cvkint
Aug 1 2008, 07:44 AM
QUOTE (vinman @ Aug 1 2008, 10:19 PM)
There is a simple rule, if your not happy with p2p get out of the program. There is no need to come in to the private forum and complain, thats why they get warned about getting their accounts deleted. If your not happy no one forced you to be in p2p just leave, its as simple as that. You can spout off and waste your time all you want but your not a member and don't plan on being one so they don't care about you. Make a lot of sense to me to complain about a site that you made money in--not!
You can try to make sense but as usual you aren't able... there is no program or no business anywhere in the world where everything is perfect, having customer support is vital.. which means answering ALL asked questions and being able to ask ones that are considered hard or might be considered to be complaining. The threat of having your account removed for asking something tough or even yes for complaining just proves even further what a scam this thing is...BTW last time I checked MCF was NOT the private forum of P2P so why would it people are having posts deleted there and being threatened there as well?? Utterly amazing that anybody would continue to believe this tripe
marsh56
Aug 1 2008, 07:45 AM
QUOTE (vinman @ Aug 1 2008, 10:19 AM)
There is a simple rule, if your not happy with p2p get out of the program. There is no need to come in to the private forum and complain, thats why they get warned about getting their accounts deleted. If your not happy no one forced you to be in p2p just leave, its as simple as that. You can spout off and waste your time all you want but your not a member and don't plan on being one so they don't care about you. Make a lot of sense to me to complain about a site that you made money in--not!
Sorry, Vinman, but that is ridiculous! What you have outlined above is fascism and has no place in a free society. How do you think change comes about? By "making waves" and debating real issues.
If I follow the rules and do everything I am supposed to do, then the other party has a shared responsibility to do their part. If not, I have the right to question their actions--or, in this case, the lack of them. There is no legitimate reason why Nick and company cannot come on the private forum and explain exactly what is happening. The fact that he uses others to deliver vague generalities should speak volumes about his intent.
The psychology behind these scams is not to be under estimated. Guys like you are "enablers" because you just go along with the status quo and never question anything. This allows scam artists to have a field day with those who really believe the program is real. You also enable the con men to bilk the majority of members who will lose all or part of their funds in the end.
Let's face it--and correct me if I'm wrong--but you won't question the current situation primarily because you don't want your account canceled, right? Instead, if you're in profit, why not get together with a bunch of other brave souls who are in profit and get to the bottom of this scam? At least that would be productive and would serve as the right type of warning to the membership at large.
The fear tactics are working and it's a real shame how many people will lose in the end. "If you don't like it then leave" does not justify this or any other scam. Maybe one day you will realize that you are making money at the expense of others each time you help to enable the next scam artist.
Mark
finix
Aug 1 2008, 08:10 AM
QUOTE
As for it being ponzi, everybody agrees that ponzis, well-organized and well-funded cannot run longer than a year. P2P has done that, its past its age of being called or suspected as a ponzi ...
Evidently some of the ponzies can last for decades.
P2P obviously won't last that long, but this is pretty amazing, isn't it?
12-26) 17:22 PST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- More than 5,200 clients across the country trusted James Paul Lewis Jr. with their savings, pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into his Southern California investment funds on the word of a few friends.
Many heard about Financial Advisory Consultants through fellow churchgoers. Lewis told clients that investors included professional athletes and at least one movie actor.
They marveled at Lewis' consistent reports, over two decades, of annual returns nearing 40 percent from one fund and 20 percent from another. Periodically they saw fellow investors cash in as much as $250,000.
It all came crashing down this week, when a federal judge froze the company's assets and the FBI carted away documents and computers from Lewis' three-room Orange County office suite.
No charges have been filed, but the FBI alleges Lewis was operating a "Ponzi scheme," in which early investors are paid with money from later investors. The federal Securities and Exchange Commission says his accounts totaled $813 million.
"It's a house of cards," said Barry Minkow, himself once imprisoned for seven years for defrauding investors through his ZZZZ Best carpet cleaning company. "It will go down as the longest-running Ponzi scheme in history, and the mutual fund that didn't exist."
Minkow now works as an anti-fraud investigator for San Diego-based Fraud Discovery Institute. He provided state and federal regulators with documents questioning Lewis' legitimacy, also prompting an investigation and story by The Associated Press earlier this month.
The FBI's search warrant and the SEC's civil complaint listed the same warning signs as the AP's story: the 57-year-old Lewis was investing tens of millions of dollars for clients and claiming extraordinary financial returns without being licensed or regulated as required.
Moreover, the El Toro-based firm has never provided clients with any details on how it invests their money. Since June, Lewis has been delaying withdrawal requests with the excuse that millions of dollars in investments have been frozen by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. There was no such freeze, investigators say.
Investors said that, guided by trust, they missed the warning signs.
"He's a family man, he's a religious man, he goes to church every Sunday. He sent us pictures of his grandchildren," said Tom Parsa of Irvine. "This is devastating, devastating news."
Parsa was vacationing in Mexico when he learned his family's investment of more than $3 million was in jeopardy.
Kevin Haugh, 47, of Woodbridge, Va., said investors thought of Lewis as "a poor man's Warren Buffett."
He sent Lewis $30,000 three weeks ago to add to the roughly $2 million three generations of his family thought they had squirreled away. "I was planning on retiring in a few years. That obviously isn't going to happen."
Lewis has not responded to multiple telephone messages left by the AP over three weeks, nor to letters sent to him by registered mail and overnight delivery. His attorney, Douglas J. Pettibone, said Lewis won't comment, but intends to fight the allegations.
At the same time he began delaying withdrawals last summer, Lewis raised the minimum investment from $25,000 to $100,000 for his growth fund and from $10,000 to $25,000 for his income fund.
Though Lewis has blocked most withdrawals from his funds since June, he withdrew $3 million from his own account on July 1, SEC court filings show. He "continues to live well," his administrative assistant, Mary Lopez, told federal investigators last week.
Lopez, who has worked with Lewis since 1997, told investigators that Lewis has a home in Laguna Niguel, a vacation home in Palm Desert and a membership in the nearby Indian Ridge Country Club, where the initiation fee goes for $95,000. He owns at least one Mercedes Benz and is awaiting delivery of another, Lopez said in a sworn statement to the SEC.
The firm operated with no more than three employees, and Lewis himself rarely showed up at the office after the first year she worked there. When Lewis did show up, he spent his time trading on his computer. Lopez said Lewis told her he was trading Swiss francs on his own time and account.
The only funds that flowed into the firm were from investors themselves, she said.
In six years, Lopez saw no business activity or any indication of the lucrative projects Lewis wrote about in his monthly newsletters. Clients accepted the newsletters and Lewis' monthly statements as the only evidence they needed that investments were soaring in good times and bad.
When one client demanded more information, Lewis told him to take his business elsewhere, authorities said.
Clients say Lewis is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his first clients came from that community. But over the years, his investors came from churches of many other denominations as well.
Most said they accepted the word of their fellow churchgoers, and were reassured when Lewis periodically paid out as much as a quarter-million dollars to mostly wealthy investors who rarely withdrew the bulk of their contributions.
One San Diego investor, who asked to remain anonymous, said he had invested about $500,000 -- most of his net worth -- but had been slowly withdrawing several hundred thousand dollars to care for his 4-year-old autistic son.
He thought he had built up a big nest egg. With the firm's collapse, "I'll have to pretty much sell my house, sell everything," he said. "My life's pretty much devastated."
Sorry, Vinman, but that is ridiculous! What you have outlined above is fascism and has no place in a free society. How do you think change comes about? By "making waves" and debating real issues.
If I follow the rules and do everything I am supposed to do, then the other party has a shared responsibility to do their part. If not, I have the right to question their actions--or, in this case, the lack of them. There is no legitimate reason why Nick and company cannot come on the private forum and explain exactly what is happening. The fact that he uses others to deliver vague generalities should speak volumes about his intent.
The psychology behind these scams is not to be under estimated. Guys like you are "enablers" because you just go along with the status quo and never question anything. This allows scam artists to have a field day with those who really believe the program is real. You also enable the con men to bilk the majority of members who will lose all or part of their funds in the end. Let's face it--and correct me if I'm wrong--but you won't question the current situation primarily because you don't want your account canceled, right? Instead, if you're in profit, why not get together with a bunch of other brave souls who are in profit and get to the bottom of this scam? At least that would be productive and would serve as the right type of warning to the membership at large.
The fear tactics are working and it's a real shame how many people will lose in the end. "If you don't like it then leave" does not justify this or any other scam. Maybe one day you will realize that you are making money at the expense of others each time you help to enable the next scam artist.
Mark
Sorry Mark You know nothing about me so quit trying to assume anything. You Know what it makes you. Guys like me are the leaders of society. I has never gone with the status quo. I am the person thats fights city hall even if I will lose just for the princible of not giving in. Guys like you have know idea what they are talking about but want to spout off and look like fools. Don't judge me when you have not a clue of who or what I am.
You are way wrong about everything! I have no reason to question anything. I got paid when my turn came and everything is going just fine with my account. I think everyone at p2p is doing great and they have answered any questions that I have asked.
Your right about one thing. I don't want to get my account canceled. Thats because I plan a long future with p2p and I am happy to be a member of something that has helped so many peoples lives. There is no fear tactics. as I said it's simple, if your not happy they will let you out and you can go on your way.
I make money everyday at the expense of others. So does wal-mart, mcdonalds, and every other business. I guess you could say I am making money at the expense of the p2p team for all their work. How about all the money you made and are making. Maybe one day I will realize what a great opportunity I have stumbled across. HEY! That day is here
cvkint
Aug 1 2008, 12:19 PM
QUOTE (vinman @ Aug 1 2008, 11:17 PM)
I make money everyday at the expense of others. So does wal-mart, mcdonalds, and every other business. I guess you could say I am making money at the expense of the p2p team for all their work. How about all the money you made and are making. Maybe one day I will realize what a great opportunity I have stumbled across. HEY! That day is here
Mark,
Read this above paragraph a couple times through and you will see the mentality level of person trying to debate you, anybody that would compare a business that offers products and services to the general public as being the same as a smoke and mirrors online HYIP is not ready willing or able to discuss anything with you on an adult level.
I see so Wal-Mart buying toys in China at 1.50 then selling them in their stores for 9.99 is making money at the expense of others? Ummm disregard the fact that the people that spent the money and received GOODS, discount the fact that Wal-Mart has huge overhead at each and every location not to mention at a corporate level... disregard that after all the hard and soft costs are deducted that 8.50 mark up is likely reduced to less than a couple of bucks of actual gross revenue, from that deduct all the income taxes, state and federal business taxes and gosh that Wal-Mart what an evil empire making money at the EXPENSE of others...
Yup sure compares perfectly with P2P, same business model exactly.... *shakin head* boy the cheerleaders have OD'd on the kool aid this time around
cashprobuilder
Aug 1 2008, 01:01 PM
QUOTE (vinman @ Aug 1 2008, 09:17 AM)
Sorry Mark You know nothing about me so quit trying to assume anything. You Know what it makes you. Guys like me are the leaders of society. I has never gone with the status quo. I am the person thats fights city hall even if I will lose just for the princible of not giving in. Guys like you have know idea what they are talking about but want to spout off and look like fools. Don't judge me when you have not a clue of who or what I am.
You are way wrong about everything! I have no reason to question anything. I got paid when my turn came and everything is going just fine with my account. I think everyone at p2p is doing great and they have answered any questions that I have asked.
Your right about one thing. I don't want to get my account canceled. Thats because I plan a long future with p2p and I am happy to be a member of something that has helped so many peoples lives. There is no fear tactics. as I said it's simple, if your not happy they will let you out and you can go on your way.
I make money everyday at the expense of others. So does wal-mart, mcdonalds, and every other business. I guess you could say I am making money at the expense of the p2p team for all their work. How about all the money you made and are making. Maybe one day I will realize what a great opportunity I have stumbled across. HEY! That day is here
I agree! - I will be making another deposit into P2P on Monday, I want to thank everyone here for showing me the way to P2P. Ain't it cool guys?
finix
Aug 1 2008, 01:23 PM
QUOTE (cashprobuilder @ Aug 1 2008, 05:01 PM)
I agree! - I will be making another deposit into P2P on Monday, I want to thank everyone here for showing me the way to P2P. Ain't it cool guys?
"Don't listen to those who promise you wealth overnight, my boy. As a rule they are either fools or swindlers!"
In Nicks's case, he is of course a swindler. If in doubt, check out his post history:
and pay attention to his very first posts on this forum.
A HYIP playa who is happy with a $7 payout isn't a successful businessman, people!
cashprobuilder
Aug 1 2008, 01:33 PM
QUOTE (finix @ Aug 1 2008, 02:23 PM)
"Don't listen to those who promise you wealth overnight, my boy. As a rule they are either fools or swindlers!"
Thanks for the advice! I really do appreciate all the views here from each side, and after much thought I just couldn't resist making several deposits into P2P and some of Kent's programs. It's going to be a fun ride, I kinda feel like a little kid going to Six Flags throwing darts for some toys. It's nice having more dollars than sense.
finix
Aug 1 2008, 01:49 PM
QUOTE (cashprobuilder @ Aug 1 2008, 04:33 PM)
Thanks for the advice! I really do appreciate all the views here from each side, and after much thought I just couldn't resist making several deposits into P2P and some of Kent's programs. It's going to be a fun ride, I kinda feel like a little kid going to Six Flags throwing darts for some toys. It's nice having more dollars than sense.
There is a good place for children like you, as well.
cashprobuilder
Aug 1 2008, 01:54 PM
QUOTE (finix @ Aug 1 2008, 02:49 PM)
There is a good place for children like you, as well.
I like it! Looks like a fun place, the ice cream truck is here, gotta run for now. Yay P2P ice cream!
WASYLBRYTAN
Aug 1 2008, 03:26 PM
QUOTE (drillbit @ Aug 1 2008, 05:19 AM)
Edit: NO I guess not and obviously YOU didn't report it either... instead you just copied it and repeated it over again
CAN ANY MOD SEE THIS? I thought namecalling and disrespect were not allowed. I received a warning for a lot less than this just last week. Am I the only one being censored in here?
QUOTE (Hula @ Jul 29 2008, 11:30 AM)
Is there any program discussion going on here?
Or is it just name calling, toilet-eating contests, sexual orientation preferences, and other such nonsense?
Please get back to the program discussion. Love it or hate it, this is the P-2-P thread. Mature members are able to express their opinions without resorting to name calling and put downs.
SEVERAL posts up there is much putting down and name calling. Do the members concerned know it is not allowed?
RyneDuren
Aug 1 2008, 06:39 PM
I Wonder if "Arlo" conveyed the same concerns at the private forum. I doubt it and I'm confident that isn't even his user name at P-2-P. Changing his name so his account will not be purged. Typical
Lollipopper
Aug 2 2008, 05:22 AM
Yeah, typical is right. It is typical that when a ponzi is dying, a member has to change their username to avoid their account being suspended or deleted for telling the truth as it is. P2P has been no different with it's threats to it's members from Nicks goons, Gary, Chris and Barb.
Also, btw, I have to say, that Gary was not a moderator on Bob's scam sites like Chris and Barb were. So I stand corrected there. But he was very vocal on that forum with his nonsense cheerleading posts. In fact, he was also very vocal in High Income Surf with all his posts telling us how this program was run with real investments. What a crock! Now he says the same thing about P2P? What a crock!!!
Let's see, it is now 51 days behind on payments for P2P now. Wasn't this supposed to be caught up 3 weeks or so ago when Gary said in a few days, everyone would be happy because a slew of payments would be made by Nick and they would be caught up? Hmmm, wonder whatever happened to that?
drillbit
Aug 2 2008, 07:09 AM
QUOTE (Lollipopper @ Aug 2 2008, 06:22 AM)
Yeah, typical is right. It is typical that when a ponzi is dying, a member has to change their username to avoid their account being suspended or deleted for telling the truth as it is. P2P has been no different with it's threats to it's members from Nicks goons, Gary, Chris and Barb.
Also, btw, I have to say, that Gary was not a moderator on Bob's scam sites like Chris and Barb were. So I stand corrected there. But he was very vocal on that forum with his nonsense cheerleading posts. In fact, he was also very vocal in High Income Surf with all his posts telling us how this program was run with real investments. What a crock! Now he says the same thing about P2P? What a crock!!!
Let's see, it is now 51 days behind on payments for P2P now. Wasn't this supposed to be caught up 3 weeks or so ago when Gary said in a few days, everyone would be happy because a slew of payments would be made by Nick and they would be caught up? Hmmm, wonder whatever happened to that?
She is going down the drain fast now. Dont forget bektrade either lollipopper. He is a guy that has tried his best to weasel into the inside. Notice that he now has moved on but not without a large effort to suck in to be protected. LOL. Its so obvious.
Bektrade was yet another huge supporter of Bobby Krimminals scams. Says a lot about him also dont you think? This guy is also a liar. He told some stories about his earnings in cep but when the proof came out from the receiver he was a confirmed liar. LOL So typical in the scam world and these guys think we will never pick up on it.
Arlo
Aug 2 2008, 11:21 AM
QUOTE (Lollipopper @ Jul 31 2008, 09:03 PM)
Here's some food for thought and a bit of coincidence. Gary (PVR), Chris007 and Barb (Wiseowl) all were heavily involved in the Tri Star mess. If I remember right, all 3 were mods for Bob Krimminal and all 3 were waving their poms poms 100 mph for dear old Bob's scam sites. Now all 3 are on Nick's staff. Sure hope this isn't an omnious sign. Talk about a credibility issue.
Wow! Food for thought indeed.
QUOTE (spydertoys @ Aug 1 2008, 06:19 AM)
They have better sense than to frequent "swamps" like TG or here for that matter, although I have some respect for this forum, it does harbor a few idiots such as yourself. Just for the record..Gary was not a Krimm Mod.
My Cash Forum, now that's a REAL swamp.
Full of hypocrites and shysters.
QUOTE (cashprobuilder @ Aug 1 2008, 02:33 PM)
Thanks for the advice! I really do appreciate all the views here from each side, and after much thought I just couldn't resist making several deposits into P2P and some of Kent's programs. It's going to be a fun ride, I kinda feel like a little kid going to Six Flags throwing darts for some toys. It's nice having more dollars than sense.
If anybody believes your statements, I would like to sell them some good swampland.
Any takers?
Arlo
Aug 2 2008, 11:46 AM
QUOTE (finix @ Aug 1 2008, 02:23 PM)
"Don't listen to those who promise you wealth overnight, my boy. As a rule they are either fools or swindlers!"
In Nicks's case, he is of course a swindler. If in doubt, check out his post history:
and pay attention to his very first posts on this forum.
A HYIP playa who is happy with a $7 payout isn't a successful businessman, people!
Nick's post at that link are a real eye-opener.
He really sounds like a millionaire, doesn't he? LOL.
Millionaires frequently sit on a computer all day and freak out over not being paid out of an autosurf or hyip.
Un-freaking-believable!
QUOTE (RyneDuren @ Aug 1 2008, 07:39 PM)
I Wonder if "Arlo" conveyed the same concerns at the private forum. I doubt it and I'm confident that isn't even his user name at P-2-P. Changing his name so his account will not be purged. Typical
Arlo knows Arlo is not ever getting another cent.
Arlo knows it does no good to put anything opposing on the private forum.
It will be deleted.
marsh56
Aug 2 2008, 12:21 PM
QUOTE (vinman @ Aug 1 2008, 11:17 AM)
Sorry Mark You know nothing about me so quit trying to assume anything. You Know what it makes you. Guys like me are the leaders of society. I has never gone with the status quo. I am the person thats fights city hall even if I will lose just for the princible of not giving in. Guys like you have know idea what they are talking about but want to spout off and look like fools. Don't judge me when you have not a clue of who or what I am.
You are way wrong about everything! I have no reason to question anything. I got paid when my turn came and everything is going just fine with my account. I think everyone at p2p is doing great and they have answered any questions that I have asked.
Your right about one thing. I don't want to get my account canceled. Thats because I plan a long future with p2p and I am happy to be a member of something that has helped so many peoples lives. There is no fear tactics. as I said it's simple, if your not happy they will let you out and you can go on your way.
I make money everyday at the expense of others. So does wal-mart, mcdonalds, and every other business. I guess you could say I am making money at the expense of the p2p team for all their work. How about all the money you made and are making. Maybe one day I will realize what a great opportunity I have stumbled across. HEY! That day is here
"The leaders of society"--wow. You're a real humble guy, Vinman. For the record, I am not judging you at all--just stating my opinion based on the facts in front of me. You are judging yourself with your arrogant attitude that rationalizes that it's OK to make money at other people's expense.
The money I made in the past from HYIP's was ill-gotten and that's why I stopped. Now, all of my profits are from real businesses. There's a saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. That's how it works in HYIP Land--or should I say LaLa Land? In all Ponzis, the vast majority LOSE. That's a fact. Did you read the story posted above about the one that ran for decades? Makes for good reading and education if you're into that kind of thing.
You contradict yourself about the status quo issue because you apparently are not consistent. You say you fight City Hall yet you won't fight against scam artists. Hmmm.....let me think, which is more important? Answer: they are equally important.
If I'm "way wrong about everything", of one thing I am 100% certain: P2P is a scam, plain and simple. "A long future with P2P"? That's an oxymoron! "Helped so many people's lives"--right, at the expense of other people's lives, specifically the ones who put money in the program over the last 60 days or so. There is no way to sugar coat a scam.
Earlier I gave you credit for being reasonable and fair-minded. I now take that back. You are more caught up in this HYIP cesspool than I originally thought. Your debating skills could use some work as well.
In the end, we reap what we sow. Not even you can change that.
Mark
CaptainK
Aug 2 2008, 09:04 PM
QUOTE (finix @ Aug 1 2008, 01:23 PM)
"Don't listen to those who promise you wealth overnight, my boy. As a rule they are either fools or swindlers!"
In Nicks's case, he is of course a swindler. If in doubt, check out his post history:
and pay attention to his very first posts on this forum.
A HYIP playa who is happy with a $7 payout isn't a successful businessman, people!
Finix, did you just recently find out about the p2p thread and felt the need to catch up with PN on posts? Dude, you've Edit: hijacked TG and it looks like you're out to blow up MMG too.
MattHugs
Aug 2 2008, 09:58 PM
QUOTE (cvkint @ Jul 31 2008, 02:43 PM)
I think its pretty clear what it is, Warren Buffett has decided he wants into P2P and will be throwing a boatload of cash at this thing so everybody with pendings can get paid, not that this is a ponzi or anything.. plus Donald Trump has decided to partner up to get the Energy Bank up and running... it was taking so long because Trump and Bill Gates were bidding on who could be Nicks partner as they all go way back together.... damn naysayers... just wait and see...
Holy ****, I have been reading nearly the entire History of this P2P thread all day, and I have to say cv your posts have been highly educational (with regards to what I should look out for when it comes to scams), and extremely entertaining. For the last ten FRIGGIN hours I've been diligently going through the chronological evolution of this scam, and if it weren't for you and GoldKitty it would have been the most boring ten hours of my life. As it turns out though you both taught me a lot with regards to what you look for to assure an investment is legitimate, and what kinds of attitudes are synonymous with buying into these ludicrous pitfall scams.
By this time, though I've never spoken with either of you, you're like astranged parental figures pleading for a semblance of logic. I swear I've been sitting here hungry for so long that sifting through all the brainwashed praise, made the both of your comments cause me to identify with you like the two characters from 1984.
The only reason I even began reading about P2P was to find out how a scam begins and ends since a few good friends of mine are being suckered into this relatively new (yet obviously identical) scam called ICFworldhomes. As far as I'm concerned I hope they get their money back but I hate the idea of it being off of someone elses back.
I think it's disgusting to actively support this kind of fraud knowingly, and once I've confirmed it I'm going to make it a personal vendetta to collapse their web of bull****.
finix
Aug 3 2008, 06:58 AM
QUOTE (CaptainK @ Aug 3 2008, 01:04 AM)
Finix, did you just recently find out about the p2p thread and felt the need to catch up with PN on posts? Dude, you've Edit: hijacked TG and it looks like you're out to blow up MMG too.
Relax, I was just looking for a place to post a p2p picture that TG censored.
All things considered, I'd rather post on TG than in cheerleader paradise.
PonziNemesis
Aug 4 2008, 04:17 AM
53 days behind and counting, and the site down, again; they say it is for 'maintenance' but it seems very strange to me that they would need to take the site offline for quite so long so often. Onwards and downwards!
[yes - OK - it's back up now but the point remains]
marsh56
Aug 4 2008, 04:22 AM
QUOTE (PonziNemesis @ Aug 4 2008, 07:17 AM)
53 days behind and counting, and the site down, again; they say it is for 'maintenance' but it seems very strange to me that they would need to take the site offline for quite so long so often. Onwards and downwards!
[yes - OK - it's back up now but the point remains]
I wonder if it's been explained to the "troops" why the server has to be down for "maintenance" each day and why for so long? Over at the MCF forum, the "regulars" tell those who question it that they should just accept it. All too typical.
Mark
cvkint
Aug 4 2008, 04:29 AM
QUOTE (marsh56 @ Aug 4 2008, 08:22 PM)
I wonder if it's been explained to the "troops" why the server has to be down for "maintenance" each day and why for so long? Over at the MCF forum, the "regulars" tell those who question it that they should just accept it. All too typical.
Mark
You have to admit it is very funny I mean when the site goes down for this "maintenance" what exactly is different about it when it comes back up? You do NOT have to take a site unless you are reworking major parts of it.. and if nothing is changing why is going down? If it is just database work being done, then simply disable the links to anything related to the database and let the members log in as usual.. as with all things P2P based there is no logic, because it's not real... 53 days behind in payments it is staggering that some people are so drunk on the kool aid they are just being good little sheep and doing as they are told...
cashprobuilder
Aug 4 2008, 09:45 AM
I just made another deposit into P2P, I want to thank everyone here for their support and the positive vibes coming from MMG, keep up the good work all.
vinman
Aug 4 2008, 10:14 AM
QUOTE (Lollipopper @ Aug 2 2008, 08:22 AM)
Yeah, typical is right. It is typical that when a ponzi is dying, a member has to change their username to avoid their account being suspended or deleted for telling the truth as it is. P2P has been no different with it's threats to it's members from Nicks goons, Gary, Chris and Barb.
If this were dying why would the person care if their account was suspended. According to you they won't get paid anyway. Hmmm, seems you can't make up your mind.
QUOTE (marsh56 @ Aug 2 2008, 03:21 PM)
Earlier I gave you credit for being reasonable and fair-minded. I now take that back. You are more caught up in this HYIP cesspool than I originally thought. Your debating skills could use some work as well.
To late you already said it and can't take it back, and I quit listening. There is nothing to debate I am awesome, p2p rocks and your just pissed because you choose to get out. You have no debating skills if thats what you call what you are doing
QUOTE (marsh56 @ Aug 2 2008, 03:21 PM)
If I'm "way wrong about everything", of one thing I am 100% certain: P2P is a scam, plain and simple. "A long future with P2P"? That's an oxymoron! "Helped so many people's lives"--right, at the expense of other people's lives, specifically the ones who put money in the program over the last 60 days or so. There is no way to sugar coat a scam.
Hahaha You claim something is a scam when you made money. That's a moron! You claim its at the expense of others but your pissed because you feel your owed more money. There is a way to be happy about being in such a great program. Yay p2p!!!
QUOTE (marsh56 @ Aug 2 2008, 03:21 PM)
You contradict yourself about the status quo issue because you apparently are not consistent. You say you fight City Hall yet you won't fight against scam artists. Hmmm.....let me think, which is more important? Answer: they are equally important.
I don't have a problem with anyone fighting a scam artist. If you find one go right ahead. Then maybe you can leave good people like Nick alone. Hmmm let me think which is more important, fighting city hall for injustices being done in my community or fighting some scam artist that people willingly joined knowing all the risks from the past few years of this industry. Well considering I am in p2p and not any of the scam sites out there, I will say its more important for me to fight city hall where I can make differences as I did early this spring and I made a huge difference in my neighbor hood. As for the scammers out there I will do my best to stay out of their programs and if people ask me about them I will advise them to stay out, but with p2p around I don't have any reason to get involved in any scams, nor would i if I had a reason.
QUOTE (marsh56 @ Aug 2 2008, 03:21 PM)
"The leaders of society"--wow. You're a real humble guy, Vinman. For the record, I am not judging you at all--just stating my opinion based on the facts in front of me. You are judging yourself with your arrogant attitude that rationalizes that it's OK to make money at other people's expense.
I own my own business, I make money off of other peoples misfortunes and they thank me for fixing things for them as they pay me. How is that arrogant. You feel I am humble and arrogant because I am smarter than you and have more commonsense, I put other people before myself rather than just worry about my wallet like you do. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go around, I won't hold your incorrect judgments and misguided attitude against you. Have a great day, someone out there loves you.
QUOTE (marsh56 @ Aug 2 2008, 03:21 PM)
In the end, we reap what we sow. Not even you can change that.
Mark
Yes I fully believe that except for the part about waiting till the end, we reap what we sow in life as well, thats why I can enjoy my life everyday. Thanks for reminding me that I have something to look forward to in the end.
marsh56
Aug 4 2008, 10:16 AM
Vinman, I wish you well. Your comments speak for themselves. There is little more to say.
For the record, I made my own decision to get out of P2P for the right reason--it is clearly a scam. I am no longer upset that they stole my money. I've moved on. That does not excuse how they run their "business".
If you or anyone else here make utterly foolish comments, I will still respond. Other than that, have a wonderful day!
Mark
vinman
Aug 4 2008, 12:01 PM
QUOTE (marsh56 @ Aug 4 2008, 01:16 PM)
Vinman, I wish you well. Your comments speak for themselves. There is little more to say.
For the record, I made my own decision to get out of P2P for the right reason--it is clearly a scam. I am no longer upset that they stole my money. I've moved on. That does not excuse how they run their "business".
If you or anyone else here make utterly foolish comments, I will still respond. Other than that, have a wonderful day!
Mark
yes they do speak for themselves I believe in p2p and am happy with it. You weren't, that doesn't mean its a scam just because you were unhappy. Your still claiming they stole your money yet you claim it is someone else's money. its either one or the other. by claiming its your money you are either claiming its a legit site or you are admitting you want to take someone else's money. I think your utterly foolish comments and claims speak volumes.
By responding that shows the complete opposite of moving on. Therefore if you moved on you would have no utterly foolish responses to make. So i guess since you moved on we won't here from you anymore. BYE
marsh56
Aug 4 2008, 12:20 PM
Vinman, I apologize for not making myself more clear. By "moving on", I meant that I have accepted P2P's poor business practices. OTOH, I will still be here to respond to the drivel posted by you and the other cheerleaders.
Clear enough? Hope so.
Mark
vinman
Aug 4 2008, 01:04 PM
QUOTE (marsh56 @ Aug 4 2008, 03:20 PM)
Vinman, I apologize for not making myself more clear. By "moving on", I meant that I have accepted P2P's poor business practices. OTOH, I will still be here to respond to the drivel posted by you and the other cheerleaders.
Clear enough? Hope so.
Mark
BYE
WASYLBRYTAN
Aug 4 2008, 03:44 PM
QUOTE (marsh56 @ Aug 4 2008, 01:20 PM)
Vinman, I apologize for not making myself more clear. By "moving on", I meant that I have accepted P2P's poor business practices. OTOH, I will still be here to respond to the drivel posted by you and the other cheerleaders.
Clear enough? Hope so.
Mark
If you are correct in your opinion of p2p, why are negative posts from you Edit: Namecalling removed needed in order to bring it down?
marsh56
Aug 4 2008, 04:02 PM
QUOTE (WASYLBRYTAN @ Aug 4 2008, 06:44 PM)
If you are correct in your opinion of p2p, why are negative posts from you Edit: Namecalling removed needed in order to bring it down?
There is nothing that I or anyone else can do to "bring it down". P2P is bringing itself down by not honoring its own payment terms. I am here to provide an opposing view. It's OK if you don't like it or agree with it.
As I've said before, there are many people who have no idea how these programs work and that they stand to lose all of their funds if they get in at or near the end. If I can help just one, then that's a good thing in my book.
Mark
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