I first met Mr. Arthur Hawk when he arrived at my home in Panama with his family on American Thanksgiving to share our dinner. The next thing I knew I was handing him $10, 000 for the licensing package of Panama Magazine. Just to make it completely clear of exactly what this "license package" is? It is false promises!
Shortly after handing over the $10, 000, January 2009, I started to receive e-mails from other victims of Arthur's, warning me but it was too late. I confronted Arthur, but he always had an explanation. It was very difficult even then to understand exactly how the scam works. I now know that I was the main target among many other innocent victims. I now know of two graphic designers, a sales rep, etc. who have never been paid for their services rendered to Arthur Hawk.
Today, I am out close to $15, 000, along with 4 months of working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. I am humiliated and must face everyone I contacted and explain to them how we were scammed.
He uses the integrity and good name of his initial "mark" to recruit additional professionals and dupe one and all into his scam. He also uses the conscience of his initial "mark" to escape all responsibility. After all, it's their name, reputation and my face the advertisers and readers see and trust.
This monster is a lifelong con artist and needs to be stopped!
Tamara R
Panama
Panama
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