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Joe Burke, Esq - backside still glistening -- still "innovative and resourceful" Joe Burke, his partner Kenneth Gomez, and swindler John Siebert, MD, have left a paper trail of fraud, spoliation, tampering and corruption long enough to wrap up the empire state building. Burke's acts of tampering and corrupting court referees via ex parte emails, bribery and fraud have been documented and exposed in Scamraiders archives. Burke set-up and used Referee Jack Suter to write illegal orders that Burke admittedly knew were illegal barred and precluded. MORE>>

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The tide is out and Joe Burke's rear end is glistening in the sunshine Current documented illegal conduct engaged in by Russo & Burke, Esq., Joseph M. Burke, Esq. (aka Joe Burke), Kenneth V. Gomez, Esq. (aka Kenneth Gomez). The following is the M.O. of these courthouse charlatans who misuse and abuse the system to extort and ‘rip-off’ an adversary. The following list of misconduct has been documented by review of federal and NY state court records in which these lawyers have been involved as attorneys for clients and/or as parties to the litigations. MORE>>

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The tide is out and Joseph M. Burke and Russo and Burke have been caught without their bathing suits! Over the past four months, Scamraiders has posted a number of articles in connection with the documented improprieties engaged in by Russo & Burke and Joe Burke. During that period of time, we have scoured state and federal court files involving cases that these lawyers have been involved with. MORE>>

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HITLER HAUNTS GEORGE PAVIA ESQ & PALS IN THE TWILIGHT-ZONE-21ST CENTURY---BY JIM COURI George Pavia, Esq has been, and will continue to be, exposed and denuded in many articles posted on Scamraiders, along with evidence of his perjury, frauds and scams. Likewise, Scamraiders has carefully revealed the documented collusion, tampering, rants, and worse engaged in by John Siebert, MD, Joe Burke, Esq, Kenneth Gomez, Esq, Russo & Burke, Esqs, others and the clandestine 'deals' in the New York Courts. MORE>>

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JANET PHELAN

Computerized or Con-puterized? Are the courts defrauding the public through digitalization? - By Janet C. Phelan - There are escalating concerns that the legal system in the U.S. is vacating the Constitution as well as violating the rights of increasing numbers of its citizens. A number of recent disclosures buttress this perception.. MORE>>

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Will the Real Summit Please Step Forward? - by Janet Phelan - The 2010 People's Summit has issued an invitation for program proposals for the three day event, which is scheduled to take place in Toronto from June 18-20. The Summit is timed to take place in advance of the G8/20 Leaders' Summits, which are scheduled for June 25-27 in Huntsville and Toronto. MORE>>

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Attorney J. David Horspool slams reporter, own family - by Janet Phelan - Attorney J. David Horspool has responded to "Lawyers in Love," which was posted on Scamraiders.com on February 3, 2010. The article detailed how this Redlands, California attorney, who has specialized in launching conservatorships for elderly and alleged infirm adults, put his own father under a conservatorship and has attempted to evict his brother William from his home. MORE>>

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Room 5150 - By Janet C. Phelan - Eric Shine is having a bad day. Scheduled to appear before a military tribunal in Long Beach, California on October 23, he discovered upon arrival that his paperwork provided the incorrect address for the hearing. He is now scrambling to get the correct address to the media. As well as an address change, there has been a room change, and Eric Shine's case will now be heard in Room 5150. MORE>>

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RABBI BZ KRAVITZ

U.S. Military Scammed by “Jesus Rifles” - By Rabbi BZ Kravitz - Understandably, proselytizing in the United States military is strictly prohibited. In Iraq and Afghanistan, especially, this must be enforced to prevent criticism that the U.S. is embarked on a religious "Crusade" in its war against al Qaeda and the Taliban. MORE>>

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Was the Airplane Terrorist Scammed? - By Rabbi BZ Kravitz - Last week’s failed terrorist plot to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight has police and airline personnel beefing up security, and others wondering how this could happen. Umar Mutallab, the 23-year-old Nigeria born terrorist, was subdued by other passengers while trying to ignite an explosive device attached to his body. MORE>>

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ERIC HUNT

MEDICAL SCAMS – AN IN HOME NURSE HORROR STORY - Don’t be too quick to trust the stranger in your home, even if they come with legitimate credentials. Last week we explored some of the scams being utilized to take advantage of the aging, whether through bogus long-term care insurance or shady old folks’ homes. It’s time to turn our attention a little closer to home with the story of an in home nurse who turned out to be a criminal. MORE>>

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IT AIN’T EASY BEING GREEN – ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY SCAMS - Scammers are once again capitalizing on people’s desire to do the right thing, this time taking advantage of those who are looking to live an environmentally sound lifestyle. While popular trends are often fertile ground for con artist, “going green” is no fad. MORE>>

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MEDICAL SCAMS ON THE AGING – STAYING WISER AS WE GROW OLDER - In recent weeks we have been exploring many different types of medical scams. From miracle cures and promises to melt the pounds away to bogus online prescription mills and the theft of patients’ medical records, these frauds have taken root in just about every facet of the wellness industry. Particularly popular these days are those scams seeking to take advantage of the portion of our society moving into the twilight years. MORE>>

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TAX TIME – SCAMMERS POSING AS THE IRS - Tax time is here again with the filing season in full swing, but the US Government isn’t the only group interested in taking a bite out of your earnings. Large numbers of scammers are dreaming up new ways to exploit taxpayers by posing as members of the Internal Revenue Service in an effort to steal not only money, but the victim’s personal and banking information as well. MORE>>

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AUTO WARRANTY AUTOMATED CALLS – ANOTHER SCAM COMES CALLING - If you own a telephone chances are you got a call in the last year with the message that the warranty on your auto was about to expire and for a small fee they would help you extend it. Their urgent message concluded by providing an 800 number for you to call them back. You probably received this automated message multiple times. I was personally getting these pre-recorded calls a couple of times a week at both my home and office. I do not own a car. In fact, I have never owned a car. Sound like a scam? MORE>>

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MEDICAL IDENTITY THEFT – MORE THAN JUST A FINANCIAL DANGER - A new trend in identity theft is expected to be on the rise in 2010. This time the fraud not only has the ability to hurt your credit but can also be a danger to your actual health. Medical identity theft starts with the appropriation of your medical records and can lead to high bills, maxed out limits and even misdiagnosis when being treated. It’s a genuine danger and the threat seems to be growing. MORE>>

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VALENTINE’S DAY SCAMS – FROM YOUR HEART TO THE SCAMMERS BILLFOLD - The 14th day of February. Valentine’s Day. Romantics view the day as a chance to shower their soul mate with love. Sweet words, sentimental cards, elaborate gifts and restaurant reservations are employed by both the committed and those looking to make a love connection. Cynics view it as another example of our over-commercialized society hijacking something that should be expressed much more often and freely. MORE>>

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BEST OF SCAMRAIDERS

INSURANCE FRAUD - PROTECT YOURSELF - A dangerous insurance scam is sweeping the nation, targeting citizens most in need of medical coverage. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud is warning people about phony companies who promise all sorts of benefits at a low cost, but fail to deliver and leave people owing thousands in medical bills. MORE>>

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FTC IS CRACKING DOWN ON SCAMS TARGETING THE UNEMPLOYED - In the past, Scamraiders has warned the community about people taking advantage of the unemployed with phony work-at-home scams and fake offers of employment. The FTC has announced that it is now taking action to shut down many of these scam companies that prey on honest people just looking to earn a living. MORE>>

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California Woman Sentenced in Immigration Scam A North County businesswoman who stole more than $25,000 from Latino families seeking citizenship was sentenced Monday to three years probation and ordered to perform community service. As part of her probation, Gladys Escobar, 65, must not engage in immigration consulting or help anyone with any immigration service, said Judge Kathleen Lewis. MORE>>

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Fake Android App Aims to Scam Users Out of Banking Info It was recently discovered that an application on the Android Marketplace posing as a legitimate banking application was actually a cover for a phishing app attempting to gain user names and passwords. Although the malicious application was quickly identified and removed from the Android Marketplace it is still advised that you check your device for any applications from developer “Droid09” and delete them immediately. The application targeted customers of First Tech Credit Union. MORE>>

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JIM COURI

Something Stinks - What the heck is going on in NY? If the Aqueduct Racetrack “deal” according to the Daily News, stinks worse than the Aqueduct stables, then it may be that the court house stinks worse than a sewage plant. It sadly appears that New York required more than a general house cleaning. It probably needs a high-colonic enema. MORE>>

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“RIG-AROUND-THE-ROSIE” --- the Judge Joan Madden toe dance with George Pavia Esq., John Siebert MD & Howard Weintraub MD “If You Can’t Beat-em--Cheat-em” landlord/lawyer George Pavia and his wife Antonia Pavia pulled out all stops to rob Jim Couri and other tenants of Rent Stabilization Rights. We quote a published Pavia comment, “I will do anything to get Couri out of his apartment”. Jim had an apartment in a building owned by the Pavias, 18 East 73rd Street, New York City, in which Jim obtained Rent Stabilization---invoking the wrath of George Pavia and Antonia his wife. MORE>>

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JIM COURI'S YET-UNPOSTED COMMENTS TO THE NEW YORK TIMES I was thinking about not even bothering to comment on the 'blog' featuring me, but since it is so illogical and factually wrong, a comment is mandated. If legally being a party represented by lawyers as plaintiff to commercial claims, involving numerous corporations that I have been a officer or director over 40 years, makes a citizen a 'serial plaintiff', then put that 'tag' on hundreds of other litigants in NY courts. MORE>>

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