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Those that remember the 'Alison G scandal' may be interested that she's popped back up under a new name with the same tricks unfortunately.

http://wat****.com/patty-similien-scammer/

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  • Profile picture of the author Thomas
    My memory ain't what it used to be: Was she the woman who pretended to be a lawyer?
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      To read it, and for those wanting to post about their experiences with "Alison," you'll need to fix the link. The "dirty word filter" edited it. It's http://wats-h-i-t.com/patty-similien-scammer/ - Remove the dashes from the domain part of the URL.

      You may also want to recommend that they do IP checks on the location. She was in TX last time, and they seem to be believing the domain registration.


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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        Paul -

        When I was researching this "person" (that's being kind) I remember she grew up in the Northwest - may be using a family address in WA.

        Amazing that she is able to just keep scamming in spite of all the information about her activities online.

        She reminds me of a crook I used to know - he was fat and ugly and had a record a mile long but he could spin a story that was believable. He scammed insurance companies and collected thousands of dollars (multiple times) - burglarized homes (including mine) and was generally a low life crook.

        I don't like people taking my stuff so I tracked him down, called the police (there were 3 warrants out for his arrest) - and kept him in one jail or another for almost a year.

        Last month I came across a version of his name online - imagine my surprise to find he's been interviewed on major networks as a business expert who runs a business/website telling wall street people how to survive in prison!!!

        NONE of the professional news people apparently investigated anything prior to the date he gave them - which was when he first entered federal prison. Found the picture - yes, it's him. Maybe we'll see alisong on CBS next???

        You can fool some of the people all of the time.

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      • Profile picture of the author Richard Tunnah
        Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

        To read it, and for those wanting to post about their experiences with "Alison," you'll need to fix the link. The "dirty word filter" edited it. It's http://wats-h-i-t.com/patty-similien-scammer/ - Remove the dashes from the domain part of the URL.

        You may also want to recommend that they do IP checks on the location. She was in TX last time, and they seem to be believing the domain registration.


        Paul
        Thanks Paul forgot it would get censored. I've sent an email to the hostmaster over there to advise of her past 'endevours' on here amongst other places and some of the aliases she used.

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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    The last time AlisonG (Allison Guarani)* surfaced that we know of she was living in Washington and was using the identity and picture/avatar of a girl in Washington "The Italian Guru" - and the girl had no idea what Star Similien had done to people here.

    She believed Star was being persecuted here and that was why she needed an AKA. Her story was she was a teacher who was unemployed, among other things. What next. lawyer, teacher, Indian Chief?

    We called the girl and Star got kicked out of her house and of course we got the ID banned. (Time to get back to work.) She was homeless and tried to commit suicide - I am sure it was all just part of her new hustle - and sorry she failed in her attempt - (try and try again Star)

    (Note also AKA Jimmy Richards - James N. Richards on the Warrior Forum) *Allison Guarani is the lawyer's name she was impersonating)

    The problem is typical of what happens when too many people do nothing - in my case I had all the numbers for the Attorney General in Texas, the agency that would bust her for impersonating a lawyer, and etc. (the amount she stole from me was not enough for the FBI to bother with.)

    Then I caved out of 'sympathy' for her illness - symptoms of which are being a psychopathic liar. (she has a speach impediment and other deformities - I felt sorry for her and wanted to help her before I found out she was playing a criminal game). That was some time ago. Wrote it off at my stupidity for not checking on her tall tales in front.

    A few months back, out of the blue - over a year later, I got of all things a helpdesk ticket she sent me telling me how sorry she was and how she was going to pay me back. I didn't really believe her, but set up a Paypal account where she could make payments just in case. (one that had no information she could use - in fact it had no accounts attached to it, so that I would have had to ask Paypal to mail me a check).

    However then when she wrote again I told her this did not mean I would be friends with her or would ever associate with her, even if she paid me back and That the extent of any communication would be to accept the payments.

    Guess what? She never paid me dime? Shocking huh? hahahaha.

    She will get hers one day - she will rip off someone who will 'PAY HER BACK'...


    p.s. I have contacted these people on the link given - is she back in the Warrior Forum? If so could someone please PM me her username - or post it here and out the bitch before she leaves more victims here.

    She already ripped off thousands of dollars from Warriors. Let's make sure she doesn't do it again - last time she was here she was selling writing services in her sig.

    Note on the link - it is people who do work for her and don't get paid, people who order things from her and don't receive anything - people who trust her and want to help her that get screwed. She is a malicious monster. Even UGLIER on the inside than she is on the surface.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
    What did this girl rip everyone off with? I've heard this name around the forums before, but i've never heard the story as to why she is so hated here
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Well read the link - remove the dashes from the domain name

    http://wats-h-i-t.com/patty-similien-scammer/

    just substitute domain service scam for legal services scam for the MO.

    She took tens of thousands of dollars here from people selling her legal services when she is not a lawyer.

    She hires people to help her and doesn't pay them. She sells services and doesn't deliver or sells you plagerized documents.

    She plays on people's sympathy with her disability.

    This is real serious stuff with legal - for example you think you have a lawyer working for you and you are protected. Push comes to shove you got nothing but a fricking liar on your side. You start a business with a legal agreement that is not legal.

    You have something written for you and you publish it - problem is now you have a copyright violation against you - capiche? (lol and no attorney)

    Why do I take it so personally - even more than the $1500 I lost personally? Because I was dumb enough to 'vouch for her' and 'recommend' her in the very beginning, before I realized what she was doing to me. (she was recommended to me by someone I trusted in the WF who I had done business with) - I feel a huge amount of guilt because others may have been harmed.
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    • Originally Posted by Patrician View Post

      Why do I take it so personally - even more than the $1500 I lost personally? Because I was dumb enough to 'vouch for her' and 'recommend' her in the very beginning, before I realized what she was doing to me. (she was recommended to me by someone I trusted in the WF who I had done business with) - I feel a huge amount of guilt because others may have been harmed.
      You recommended her to me. I lost $500 or so... My fault not yours.

      I forgive you.

      BTW She has done some jail time.

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  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    I tried to find the info for you Michael but couldn't. I could have sworn it was on MMurtha's name and shame site, but I don't see it there either. But like Patrician said, she ripped a lot of people off.
    "She plays on people's sympathy with her disability."
    This is one of the reasons I post actual pictures of what I go through because of my disability.
    (The surgery pics, the pics with the daily ivs in my arm).
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    She has an obvious speach impediment if you talk to her - she will tell you it is a 'lisp' but when you talk to her you can barely understand her.

    A few people have seen her in person - she has a deformed arm and other limb deformities - she is not faking the disabilities - she is faking everything else to get money.
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    • Profile picture of the author Richard Tunnah
      Originally Posted by Patrician View Post

      She has an obvious speach impediment if you talk to her - she will tell you it is a 'lisp' but when you talk to her you can barely understand her.

      A few people have seen her in person - she has a deformed arm and other limb deformities - she is not faking the disabilities - she is faking everything else to get money.
      Patrician,
      I too consider myself to be 'net savy' but I too fell into her trap as I felt sorry for her and the daily struggle she had with her disabilities.
      I can only hope she gets locked up ASAP as she appears to be a one women online crimewave!

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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
    She must have a pretty good line if she's duped people out of that much money.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    I thought that she would have been in jail long ago after impersonating a lawyer. Where the hell is the legal system?
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  • Profile picture of the author jacktackett
    I reported her to the authorities in TX Sal but never heard back from them. She didn't like me long before then though.

    Ha - she can't call me a moron any more- I've been edumacating myself and now I'm I a full idiot with a goal of being stupid next year.....

    I agree though - little girls get busted for having lemonade stands and this person keeps on going - where are the authorities when you need them?

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    • Profile picture of the author HeySal
      Originally Posted by jacktackett View Post

      I reported her to the authorities in TX Sal but never heard back from them. She didn't like me long before then though.

      Ha - she can't call me a moron any more- I've been edumacating myself and now I'm I a full idiot with a goal of being stupid next year.....

      I agree though - little girls get busted for having lemonade stands and this person keeps on going - where are the authorities when you need them?

      peace,
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      Jack - get that degree! I just graduated to stupid and it is just completely liberating. Of course, I had to start all the way from imbecile. Working up through moron to idiot took more energy than I had to give, so now I'm at sheer stupidity, I'm burned out and taking a break - might stop right here and never really go for "normal".

      It would be a cold day in hell that I ever hired a service as important as "legal" off the net if they were not local so I could sit down and talk face to face, with only one exception - Kindvastar (if I spelled that wrong it's because I'm still only officially stupid and am allowed misspellings). I only trust his word because he's been here so long and so many know him in person and KNOW he is the real thing. Allen and Paul would have removed him years ago if he were a fraud. It takes that much reference for me to trust anyone on here. I have trust issues and I hold on to them with enthusiasm.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
    wow..i did a look around the internet, she's quite the b.s. artist. apparently a couople sites that deal with domaining think she's quite the guru in that area
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Starpower Domains
    S.P Similien ()
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    twitter = @pattysimilien
    http://wat****.com/patty-similien-scammer/

    Patty Similien also known as Democrat, a domainer.

    Other aliases she has been known to go by are, Star

    Similien, StarPowerDomains.com, Starlita Patrice

    Similien and JAMALG.


    ha ha ha

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    User Democrat - Patty Similien - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars

    It is sick but I have to laugh - this is SOOOOO ALISON - STARLITA SIMILIEN

    ALWAYS SOME EXCUSE. IT IS ABSOLUTELY CLASSIC WHAT SHE DID TO ME.

    Originally Posted by TwoStep420
    I am glad someone else posted something about this. Unfortunately I have found myself in a similar position as the OP. Though our arrangement was slightly different, the outcome was the same. Patty had originally contacted me in response to a post I made soliciting development help. We reached an agreement on a price as well as a delivery date. I agreed to pay half of the fee upfront, which I did.

    In the process of discussing the development project, I mentioned I was also looking to buy some domain names, specifically a LLL.com. Patty indicated that in addition to development, she was also a high level domain broker and that she happened to have 2 LLL.com names she was brokering. I made an offer for the 2 names, and after some supposed haggling with the owners, Patty said they would accept my offer. She then said I should send the money to her Paypal account because the names were under her control and that the owners preferred to deal with Patty only. Before sending the money, I wrote up a contract reflecting our agreement and had Patty sign it, which she did.

    After some time had passed, I contacted Patty to see why the names had not been transferred. She told me she had cancelled the deal because a better offer had come along. She said she had a close relationship with a bankruptcy company, and that when digital assets, such as domain names, were involved they would give her first crack at buying them at a great price. She said the company had just contacted her and that they were working on a case that involved 5 LLL.coms. Patty then told me they would sell her the names for the same price I was going to pay for the original 2 LLL.coms we had contracted for. Patty then went ahead and sent the money to company. Keep in mind I now doubt any of this is actually true.

    Upon being informed of this, I expressed that I was skeptical and would prefer to just have the 2 names we had agreed to; but Patty assured me that the 5 names would be transferred to my account within 2 days and I would be thrilled.

    To make a long story short, after 2 days, and now almost 4 weeks....I have yet to receive a single thing. Not a single domain name, or even the materials for our original development deal. Every question is met with evasion or excuses. After filing a dispute with PayPal, Patty reluctantly agreed to give me a refund. Even that seems to be a lie. It's always "waiting on so-and-so to sign a contract" or "I'm waiting for the funds to transfer to my account." Everything is always "in a few days" and then after a few days it's "just another day or two."

    I believe most people are fundamentally decent, so I tried to give Patty the benefit of the doubt for as long as I could. Unfortunately, the evidence became too overwhelming. I would never make a public comment as to someone's character and reputation (a negative comment) unless I was absolutely sure it was necessary and grounded in truth. For one it can ruin that person's reputation in the industry, and it also will naturally call into question the reputation of the person making the claim.
    That being said, I believe this post is necessary and I'm glad someone else has shared their similar experience. As domainers we are very much a community. A community built on trust. Part of being a good member of the community is alerting others to those who are violating that trust.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    User Democrat - Patty Similien - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars
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    Originally Posted by democrat
    I am not even sure where to begin..

    At the beginning, first of all RNR was never EVER on sale for 2,500. Alex tried to make me sell at that price. I told him that was end user pricing. Let me show you the screen shot of Alex's payment. Please focus on what PayPal has asked me NOT to do HERE

    As far as John, good ole John. He OFFERED ME MONEY and I didn't refuse. His exact words. He had 600 names and only one had an offer of 3k that they were wanting to make payments on. When he opened the dispute. I pulled back, gave the buyer his info and went on my way.

    As far as the past. There is no one that is owed. I was in a relationship with someone. She thought it would be easy peasy to go online, I tried to fix it but it ended up worse than I thought.

    ANYONE who has wanted my services has never paid an upfront fee and if they say they have is on crack.

    I went to lunch and my doctors appointment. I am SO sorry for not getting a screen shot sooner, plus I was trying to get one without divulging too much personal information on a name I don't know.

    I have made mistakes and I have dumb things in the past. If a ban is in order, I can't control. I go by Star, Patty, knuckle head, weirdo and gimp because I have 9 fingers. My right arm is a club arm due to birth and tried to get it fixed proved to have even more ramifications. Goes with my left hand which has good to minimal good use. That's why I am good at calling. Its better to type ten digits than a 1000

    I have references. I HAVE PROVIDED them to those who have asked.

    Like I stated, I have no other thing to say except I deal with a lot of people. I am a people pleaser. I hate to say no especially if I KNOW I can help you.

    i have talked to many of you on the phone, I have never asked for anything except for the list of your names sold.

    Sorry and I never scammed anyone. I am just waiting until PayPal gives me the okay.

    I don't use my first name as I have a issue with my S's and D's and I have nasal passage issues. People will literally be on the phone with me so I can try to pronounce my name.

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    There are 9 names that match your search criteria.
    Name /
    Participant Court Case Number File/Violation
    Date 1 Similien, Starlita
    Judgment Debtor
    King Co Superior Ct 04-9-32853-1 06-28-2004 2 Similien, Starlita P
    Defendant Seattle Municipal Ct 531831 12-31-2008 3 Similien, Starlita P
    Defendant Seattle Municipal Ct 533313 01-28-2009 4 Similien, Starlita Patrice
    Defendant Kcdc-east Div (isq) I00023496 12-10-2001 5 Similien, Starlita Patrice
    Defendant Kcdc-east Div (ned) I02941312 10-26-2001 6 Similien, Starlita Patrice
    Defendant
    King Co Superior Ct 02-1-08113-1 11-14-2002 7 Similien, Starlita Patrice
    Defendant King Co Superior Ct 04-1-11598-8 03-05-2004 8 Similien, Starlita Patrice
    Respondent King Co Superior Ct 99-2-50575-1 12-06-1999 9 Similien, Starlita Patrice
    Judgment Debtor
    King Co Superior Ct 03-9-27195-6 08-04-2003
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    User Democrat - Patty Similien - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars

    Originally Posted by meganerd
    Patty, if these things are not habitual and so far in your past: why were you banned from Warrior Forums and Name Pros?


    I was banned because we were giving legal advice/helping people set up entities without being licensed. Taking cash payments for it as well. We have paid everyone back for that. If they say they haven't gotten their money. I'll be happy to call the lawyer I dealt with to make sure I corrected the error.

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    After I paid her, I spent the first 14 days trying to get results.(John wanted more money for his domains) At that point, she then said she'd just go ahead and send me back my money. She said she couldn't use paypal, she had been scammed by a spammer or something like that. (My account was on hold a few months back because my account was hacked, thank you very much. Way to put a conversation I told you even before money was handled. I can show proof) Not because MY funds or transactions were in dispute, but because her account was locked down due to disputes that otherds ha dfiled by this point, or she had sucked all the money out, which is what I suspect. You are something else dude.. My account wasn't locked down or whatever until PayPal put a hold onto Alex's money. Think what you want, but your money and Alex's money is still in there.

    On the 23rd, I provided enough information to her to get me the money by Western Union, a method she volunteered. She ignored me for another week. On the 29th I did a test and attempted to send $0.50 to her account via Paypal and Paypal said Her account cannot accept payments (or money) at this time. John, you sent payments to an account that doesn't exist. they never said that they didn't exist. I had to accept the payments. You wanted Western Union, the whole amount. I don't know anyone who is given money but then it's reneged.

    On the 30th, one week after providing the Western Union Info, and TWO WEEKS after she said she'd send the money, I filed with Paypal. You filed because you needed money. I was supplying you with buyers. You either A) didn't like the offer or B) wanted more money



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    Jesus, that's 9 counts...just in washington.

    I unfortunately got the **** of the stick. I was only supposed to be charged with something completely different and then the carpet was pulled from under me. There were more parties involved. i'd be happy to go find the entire case.

    loudbeats, you are a dramatic hot head who wants something for peanuts and everyone knows it.. I was going to say a name but I decided against it. I am sorry because I wasn't being a responsible business woman. You can publish ALL YOU WANT! I mean ****, should I go dig up the time I was in high school and I drank spiked punch without realizing it and got suspended for a day. Or the time I let someone cheat off my homework.. ooo I have a good one, I got pulled over one time because I was being an aggressive driver and I cut off an unmarked police officer who had to swerve into another lane because of my impatience? Man, he ripped me a new asshole on that one.

    Man, soon to be 29.. I will be glad when my 30's come. I better have a better decade.

    Anything else anyone want to drag out into the public? Oh wait, here I'll give something of value.. Here is something: News Article on Star Similien

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  • Profile picture of the author jacktackett
    Well, I fortunately never paid for some legal contract templates I wanted from her - but unfortunately I did pay for articles she never wrote and she never refunded my up front money.

    While I do think people can change - I think her continued behaviour speaks for itself....

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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    "Alison" the "Star" - The original 'bad penny' that just keeps popping up.

    If she wasn't so pathetic maybe she will do some hard time one of these days. 2 felony counts this time - not sure but I think the only other times she has been busted were for misdemeanors - bad checks -

    Her other middle name is 'Fraud'

    ... I will byte my tongue and pray for her to see the light someday before it is too late.

    When somebody is this blatant it is like they want to be caught and punished. How frustrating, for her AND her victims, as she apparently gets break after break.

    yep that is what you call 'blind justice' alright.
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    yeah I remember her...sake. Back!
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  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    Still, this has been over 2 years since any posts...why now?
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Because she was re-arrested 1/27/11 (and that mugshot is her actual face) (she also uses other people's pictures) http://pdxmugshots.com/mug/starlita-patrice-similien

    Because she keeps popping up with new scams.

    Because she uses different names, usernames and different schemes.

    The day she gets out of jail she will be starting a new one and people need to be aware. Besides of all the people she ripped off, very few actually pursued prosecuting her (myself included) and this information may be helpful for people if they have recently been scammed and are trying to figure out who the hell she really is.

    Names:

    Star
    Starlita
    Alison Guarliani (a real lawyer she impersonates - even has her Bar ID)
    James Richards (her old roomate - excuse me bro can I borrow your identity?)
    Patty

    Ruses:

    lawyer
    paralegal
    writer
    domaineer
    teacher
    uncle in the FBI (access to law enforcement databases/reports)
    investment counseling

    Known Usernames: (let's face it she could be here right now with another one)

    AlisonG
    ItalianGuru
    Democrat
    James N. Richards
    moneybully

    Known Whereabouts:

    Texas
    California
    Washington
    Oregon


    She could be just about anybody claiming anything and collecting money from people anywhere.
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    • Profile picture of the author ahelpfulperson
      She's currently in jail.

      If you have just case please contact the Bay County Sheriffs Department, speak with Paul Vecker at 850-747-4700 or email this investigator at paul.vecker at bayso dot org
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Paul Myers

    Posted - 10/18/2007 : 06:25:55
    Martin,
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    I thought that the Warrior Forum rules on naming and shaming were absolutely crystal clear: this is not the place to do it.


    This is not a vague case of he said/she said. Nor is it a problem with the person that's being addressed. It's a caution against people engaging in behavior that's potentially very dangerous to their businesses and possibly their freedom.

    Frankly, Michael has taken an extremely charitable stance on it. I haven't been privy to the communications between him and other members on this, but I can tell you there's more going on here than someone's simple desire to help having gone wrong.

    I consider the behavior in question to be a general attack on the entire group. It deserves to be addressed this way. And there's no question about the correctness of the accusations.

    This is clearly not the sort of situation that rule was intended to cover. And before you get list lawyer on me, remember: If there's a question about the letter of the law, even real world courts (in the US, anyway) consider the clear intent of the legislature in making judgements.

    Why wasn't she N/A'd? I can't say, but it might well remove evidence that is seen as being important to preserve.


    Paul

    The Warrior Forum - Alison G... Anyone dealing with her please read
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  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    Point taken Pat.
    I almost always question why a thread that died almost two years ago is reopened.
    Not just this one,but anyone.
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  • Profile picture of the author Marth
    I made an account on this forum just to say this. She is currently in Florida. I'm her latest victim, unfortunately.

    However, she doesn't know that I know this. She's still talking to me about paying me. What can I do to stop her? What can I do to put her in jail?
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    • Profile picture of the author ahelpfulperson
      What part of Florida?

      If you have just case please contact the Bay County Sheriffs Department, speak with Paul Vecker at 850-747-4700 or email this investigator at paul.vecker at bayso dot org
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Sorry to hear that -

    Mind telling us what the scam of the day is?

    What name is she using?

    (Note - unfortunately she will be alerted by nosy Google now that this thread is alive again)

    So now she knows you know and you know she knows you know.

    Star: and you told me you changed and i almost believed you.... (almost)
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    • Profile picture of the author Marth
      She is using a business called Reputation Atx. The name is Jamie Demar. She told me that she's a cancer survivor who had her identity stolen. Now she's convinced my boyfriend that she's been given the task of doing some work online for the government, and if she completes it she'll get a new identity. She's a liar and a scam artist, and I feel so betrayed right now, especially because my boyfriend trusts her. Seriously, why would she have over 3000 hits for her "name" if she was really some innocent victim of bad business? I want to throw up.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    I sent you a private message Marth.

    I am so sorry. I am convinced she really can't help it. She is a compulsive liar.

    But how do you know she is Star?
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      The pictures all match up. I searched her company, and came across another post that complained of the same thing that happened to me. Searched the name in the article and found thousands of results about her, this being one of them. Her mugshot matches her facebook picture, and it matches what she looks like in real life. I met her at a christmas party.
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        Originally Posted by Marth View Post

        The pictures all match up. I searched her company, and came across another post that complained of the same thing that happened to me. Searched the name in the article and found thousands of results about her, this being one of them. Her mugshot matches her facebook picture, and it matches what she looks like in real life. I met her at a christmas party.
        OK - so what is up with your boyfriend? Is he in denial? Has he seen all the facts?

        I am telling you she is 'good' - she had me completely fooled.

        When I hear from her now, she almost fools me into believing she is so sorry and trying to do the right thing now -

        Even knowing what I know first-hand, I have to remind myself who I am talking to. Seriously.

        Then I get really sad - sick people make me feel that way. It's a crime because with her charisma she could do so much good, but because she rationalizes that her 'background made her do it' that I guess is her reason to keep doing what she does which is hurt people (who also have 'backgrounds').
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          He has. He also spoke to her and has been convinced that she's innocent. She told him that she has a job with the govt that she will find frauds and expose them, and those people try to drag her name through the mud and she's just an innocent victim.
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          • Profile picture of the author KimW
            Originally Posted by Marth View Post

            He has. He also spoke to her and has been convinced that she's innocent. She told him that she has a job with the govt that she will find frauds and expose them, and those people try to drag her name through the mud and she's just an innocent victim.
            Then its time to get a boyfriend that has a brain.
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          • Profile picture of the author Patrician
            Originally Posted by Marth View Post

            He has. He also spoke to her and has been convinced that she's innocent. She told him that she has a job with the govt that she will find frauds and expose them, and those people try to drag her name through the mud and she's just an innocent victim.
            :rolleyes:

            Well, I feel sorry for you. I really do.

            You know what then? Don't push him about it. If you love him otherwise, don't let it create a conflict for you.

            Let 'the chips fall where they may'.

            Let him see first-hand and if he loses his money and his reputation, then he will know he has been had and it won't involve you.

            Trust me, he will learn one way or the other.



            p.s. however if she rips you off and he still thnks she is innocent, kick him to the curb.

            seriously.
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    Thank you for letting us know about this scamster!
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      Is this how she got into reputation management?

      Starlita Patrice Similien

      Didn't last long - and yes, 2 class C felonies. Way to go, b***h
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  • Profile picture of the author ahelpfulperson
    I found this thread by Googling the name of an odd woman, I've come to "know".

    In case you didn't know she's been arrested in Panama City Florida.

    Recent News Story -
    newsherald.com/news/imposter-104046-located-alleged.html

    Alleged imposter located, arrested | panama, city, beach, florida - The News Herald

    PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Authorities have located and arrested a suspect who allegedly tricked a woman out of $1,000 by pretending she was a lawyer, according to a release from the Bay County Sheriff's Office.

    Andrea Deluca, also known as Starlita Patrice Similian, Star Similian, Jamie Similian and Patty Similian, was located at a Front Beach Road motel, taken into custody without incident and sent to the Bay County Jail, according to the release.

    Deluca allegedly rented a downtown office and posed as an attorney. A woman reported her to the Sheriff's Office after Deluca accepted $1,000 to represent her in a civil matter and never completed any work, authorities reported. Investigators learned Deluca is not a member of the Florida Bar, but she is wanted in the state of Texas for grand theft.


    Other Links
    • facebook.com/theoryofjamie
    • irebuildcredit.com/
    • facebook.com/notes/frank-mckeithen-bay-county-sheriff/andrea-deluca-located-and-arrested/10150969495892983?notif_t=note_reply
    • Facebook.com/rebuildingyourcredit


    Other Aliases ---
    • Jamie Demar
    • Jamie Demarco
    • Patty Similien
    • Starlita Similie
    • Andy Deluca
    • Andrea Deluca

    Close Friend ---
    • Coy Mish
    • Corrie Mishlar
    If you have just case please contact the Bay County Sheriffs Department, speak with Paul Vecker at 850-747-4700 or email this investigator at paul.vecker at bayso dot org


    Another Forum is looking for her too.
    blackhatworld.com/blackhat-seo/****-list/118299-scammed-user-finger-girl.html
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Username TeamFreedom
    alias Andrea DeLuca


    alias AlisonG
    alias Starlita Similien

    Rest in Pieces

    Thomas - Warrior Forum Support
    4:08 AM (5 hours ago)

    to me
    Hello Patricia,

    thanks for the notice. I just banned this persons WF account.

    Let me know if you have further questions!

    Thanks and Kind Regards,

    Thomas


    Ticket Details
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    Ticket ID: UNC-425-36288
    Department: General Support
    Type: Issue
    Status: Open
    Priority: Critical
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    And this is straight to you, Star.

    Do not contact me - you will not receive a response -
    Do not tell me how sorry you are for all the good people you have hurt -
    Do not tell me how you have changed -
    Do not tell me how you have made arrangements to pay people back -
    Do not try to guilt me out for being so cruel as to expose you here -

    You are a very sick person and I do feel sorry for you
    I do forgive you and ask God to help you with your evil soul
    As I have told you many times I will never forget what you did or trust you ever again

    At the same time jail is where you belong and this time I hope you stay there but that must be some kind of a joke since you keep coming back to inflict more harm.

    I find it ironic you are your own lawyer - you will con the judge and jury I have no doubt.

    Goodbye (Again) and I hope you get all that is coming to you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Man I could just kiss a cop today!

    Let's hope the court puts all the busts from other states together in considering her latest case.

    Star is the classic subject for my sad joke.

    "I always wanted to make a record album but all I could get was a police record"

    (not me I can't sing a note), just sayin' - she could have been a star - in fact in her own evil little way she is.

    Seriously though - Star is bright and more than that she has true charisma. I have seen time and time again her coming in just setting up the confidence a little bit and then next thing is just some off the wall remark about some idea she has.

    People flock to her and they believe her -

    My other sad joke: 'i couldn't sell anything even if it was free'

    (this IS really me) - I am an outsider/always different/stand offish and unapproachable in person - Even online I am often ignored.

    Her, she could sell anything to anybody.

    Go figure.
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  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    One of your posts statements I find not true Pat.

    Star couldn't sell me a damn thing.

    It was a stupid mistake for her to try to reach out to me because I wasn't buying what she was selling,which in this case was her BS story.

    As far as your selling ability (I can't comment on your singing,never heard any of it),You sell yourself to us every day with your posts and helpfulness and other ways. Believe in yourself and others will too.
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  • Profile picture of the author waterotter
    Patrician,

    It's funny how people fall for her crap. Reading through the JV section, I came across a thread started by "Andy" in March.

    A new member responded, this morning, with interest to the OP:

    i am interested.. write me your skype name via Message
    This member didn't take the time to read the post directly above his post where another member had taken the time to post:

    Woman Posing as an Attorney Arrested <=== Read this before doing anything with Andy
    Furthermore, the OP is now banned, yet the new member didn't notice that.

    With that, I can see how it would be easy to scam some members very easily.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Well Jody - there are 'dunderheads' (who don't see/don't look)

    ... and then there must be 'rebels' - they will ignore advice because they know better -

    ... and then those that take the back of the so-called 'underdog' - I have seen people defend her time and again when there is post after post with people screaming to get their money back. Yeah everybody is imagining it because they are just haters that are 'picking' on poor Star.

    Then there are lazy people like me that ask a few questions, but don't really take the time to do the research - it is easier to just trust - yeah right. My 'gut instincts' are usually wrong...

    So while one might say that all of the above 'deserve' what they get, I am sure that is one of the rationalizations crooks like Star use to justify what they do.

    It's been a painful lesson - but still a lesson.
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    Just shows people like this can't help them-selves. It really is a sickness of the mind.
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    Andrea Deluca Located and Arrested | Facebook

    Andrea Deluca Located and Arrested


    by Frank McKeithen - Bay County Sheriff on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 2:36pm ·


    July 11, 2012

    The Bay County Sheriff’s Office has located and arrested the woman known as Andrea J. Deluca.

    A complaint had been filed against Deluca by a victim alleging that Deluca presented herself as an attorney and took $1000 to perform legal services. The victim stated that Deluca did not do any of the work she was retained to do. Investigation has determined that Deluca is not a member of the Florida Bar.

    Deluca was located at a motel on Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, by BCSO Warrants Deputies and was taken into custody without incident.

    Deluca, who also uses the name Starlita Similien, was taken to the Bay County Jail and booked. She faces first appearance tomorrow.

    -30-

    Prepared by R. Corley
    Information by Inv. P. Vecker
    Approved by Major T. Ford

    Andrea Deluca, aka Starlita Similien


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      • James Vaughan You the man Sheriff Frank!July 12 at 9:40am via mobile · 1
      • Allan Branch How do I find out more information on this?Friday at 9:03am
      • Greg Boone Hey Sheriff, I called the department as I have extensive information about this creep. She also went by the name Andy DeLuca and not only did she represent herself as an attorney, a JD at that, she scammed many other people out of money and they're piling in with complaints. She caused me major harm and by her using the web and other crimes that are federal, I hope we can put her away until mankind evolves an extra step. Also compensation for her victims. I can't wait to show your investigators what I have. She's soooooooo screwed! You people in Panama City should be super proud of your sheriff's dept. They may have captured a cyber criminal and could send shockwaves to cyber criminals around the world that the long arm of the law will get you even in cyber space!
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      • Frank McKeithen - Bay County Sheriff Mr. Branch: Please call our office at 747-4700 and ask for Inv. Paul Vecker to find out more.Friday at 10:59am
      • Gaurav Duggal I'm with Greg on this one. I know of many people (myself included) affected by this person. Greg, i'm curious to know what you found out. Could ya message me?Friday at 12:48pm · 1
      • Howard Solomon Stay away from the website she runs: How to Rebuild Your Credit | Rebuild Credit | Welcome to iRebuildCredit.com
        - I am sure it is designed for identity theft because she supposedly offers free credit repair counselingHow to Rebuild Your Credit | Rebuild Credit | Free Help!

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        Saturday at 1:58pm
      • Greg Boone ‎@Gauray, I've been forwarding info to Det. Vecker as the sheriff said. The new information I've gathered comes from an internet marketing website that is in fact the biggest and most popular in that industry. Victims came pouring in with info as soon as I posted about her arrest. There's so much info and so many victims it will take me an extra day to gather it all, make it comprehensible so that Det. Vecker can look at it. Problem here is where to file complaints. LAPD was again totally clueless in this matter. It took the detective I talked to 10 minutes to find the name and address to the station nearest me and it's the biggest and most popular. LAPD's cyber crime unit is useless. So in my case because I didn't get money stolen I might not be able to file for fraud but I might be able to file a complaint with the FBI as with many other people. She caused a major mess and it will take time to sift through it all but I can tell you this, thanks to the Bay County Sheriff's office her arrest has sent shockwaves through internet as crooks now realize they're not that anonymous as they thought! Put the fear of God in these creeps.
        Yesterday at 10:54am
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Thanks Gaurav - we know - if you look on the last page you will find links to the threads where TeamFreedom is mentioned.

    By the way - the area code for the phone of the investigator is 850

    Inv. Paul Vecker
    Bay County Sheriff
    850-747-4700

    email: paul.vecker(AT)bayso.org
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  • Profile picture of the author waterotter
    Looks like all traces of "TeamFreedom" have been totally annihilated by mods!
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Well. Another slap on the wrist - 3 felony convictions - 48 months probation and 100 hours of community service. At least maybe this means she will be confined to Florida for a while(?)

    Case closed. (for now)

    https://court.baycoclerk.com/Benchma...K1HnoUzw5yVAOA
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    Some mass phone calls should be in order.
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  • Profile picture of the author waterotter
    A complete and total miscarriage of justice. She may be confined to Florida for now, but I doubt that will prevent her from carrying on where she left off.

    She's done it before, and gotten away with it. I can't see probation stopping her - she's had to much time to perfect her game. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if she has already opened a new WF account.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      She's not bright - but very sly. She scams people of relatively low amounts of money and that's why she's only slapped. She'll do the same thing over and over. There's not room in the prisons for people like her unfortunately.

      To me, it's interesting how often you see people warning "you'll get in big trouble if you impersonate an attorney or....". Apparently not a big issue, is it?
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        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        She's not bright - but very sly. She scams people of relatively low amounts of money and that's why she's only slapped. She'll do the same thing over and over. There's not room in the prisons for people like her unfortunately.

        To me, it's interesting how often you see people warning "you'll get in big trouble if you impersonate an attorney or....". Apparently not a big issue, is it?
        Kay,
        Sorry,
        I have to disagree with that part.
        Prison or a psychiatric ward is where she needs to be.

        Prison is where there shouldn't be room for someone caught with an ounce of pot.
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        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        She's not bright - but very sly. She scams people of relatively low amounts of money and that's why she's only slapped. She'll do the same thing over and over. There's not room in the prisons for people like her unfortunately.

        To me, it's interesting how often you see people warning "you'll get in big trouble if you impersonate an attorney or....". Apparently not a big issue, is it?
        They have room in prisons for pot smokers - a completely victimless crime, but not for someone scamming people out of money? Too bad she doesn't live in China. They'd just execute her ass.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    The thing that I see that is so ludicrous is that running from state to state - they don't 'cross-check' or even care about charges or complaints anywhere else - although in this case they were at least considered on some level to be relevant - and maybe only to confirm her 'real' identity.

    Even if she has been convicted and is on probation in Florida - even though she has cases in other states that are still pending - they don't cross-check - so even if she gets busted in Mississippi next it won't affect her probation being revoked in Florida. (would it?)

    So that is another way she always gets by - she is doing a tour of the US defrauding as she goes - and changing locations, changing names is a ploy used by many criminal enterprises - they get shut down in one place and they just go to another with a new name - no paper trail unless somebody really has investigative skills/resources.

    She likes the drama she creates and especially the getting caught - I think she wants to go to prison and be 'notorious'. So until she gets to her destination, she will keep trying.

    It's creepy knowing she is probably reading this.
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    This is too rich.

    DATE ENTRY
    8/30/2012 FIRST APPEARANCE SET FOR 08/30/2012 AT 2:00 PM IN MC/ , JDG: WELCH, THOMAS F
    8/29/2012 REARRESTED ON 08/29/2012: OBTS # 0301182949
    8/29/2012 CASE UNSECURED
    8/29/2012 VIOL PROB EXECUTED ON 8/29/2012 BY BAY COUNTY SHERIFF

    8/29/2012 CASE REOPENED FOR VOP WARRANT

    8/29/2012 JUDGEMENT OF GUILT & PLACING DEF ON PROBATION - Recorded (OR.3437.896 / 2012047375)

    https://court.baycoclerk.com/Benchma...K1HnoUzw5yVAOA

    In case you want to send a Sympathy or Get Well Card:
    (or get your money back hahahahaheheheee aha)

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    I noticed they said something about funds given to her to be used for restitution.

    * 8/27/2012 $1000 HELD BY BCSO TO BE RETURNED BACK TO DEFENDANT AND TO BE USED TO PAY TOWARD RESTITUTION *

    Let's see now $1000 divided by $20,000 - yeah - we may get a bill - and I don't mean a dollar bill - I mean the kind where you owe money! LOL.

    ;o)
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    Unfkningbelievable. :rolleyes:
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      It's a pattern we remember - scam, lie, cheat, steal....then apologize and cry and claim you are sorry..blah blah....then move to the next scam and repeat yourself.
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    Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

    It's a pattern we remember - scam, lie, cheat, steal....then apologize and cry and claim you are sorry..blah blah....then move to the next scam and repeat yourself.


    LOL Kay -

    The Star version of IM's "Wash, Rinse and Repeat"

    However God told me that it is not her that is evil but the evil that is in her.

    We have it in all of us but she CHOOSES to entertain it.

    In fact she seems incapable of not doing so - no matter what.

    She is wicked for sure, but it is still sad that it is so.
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  • Profile picture of the author waterotter
    Next court date is Oct. 24/12 at 9 am. She is being held without bond (YAHOO!!!). Its my understanding you are entitled to a bail hearing within ten days of your arraignment. There is no mention of this, so maybe this Judge has a backbone?
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    • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
      Originally Posted by waterotter View Post

      Next court date is Oct. 24/12 at 9 am. She is being held without bond (YAHOO!!!). Its my understanding you are entitled to a bail hearing within ten days of your arraignment. There is no mention of this, so maybe this Judge has a backbone?
      IF i understand what i read, she is in violation of probation.

      In florida, you do not get a bond on violation.

      you sit in jail until the judge decides what to do with you.
      from what i understand, that is usually about 90 days.

      At that point, they are sentenced to longer probation, upto a year in county
      jail.. or prison.

      BTW, florida doesn't mess around. There is a good chance she is going away for a while.

      I read the stats last year, i forget the exact number, but it was something like 65%
      of people put on probation, violate and goto prison for 2 years.
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      • Profile picture of the author waterotter
        I'm Canadian, so not clear on proper protocol in the states.

        On the other hand, I have to disagree with your statement that "Florida doesn't mess around".

        She was charged with 3 felonies and received 48 months probation and 100 hrs of community service. To me, that's just a slap on the wrist. This isn't her first time in front of a Judge - she only got a slap on the wrist that time too.


        Originally Posted by kenmichaels View Post

        IF i understand what i read, she is in violation of probation.

        In florida, you do not get a bond on violation.

        you sit in jail until the judge decides what to do with you.
        from what i understand, that is usually about 90 days.

        At that point, they are sentenced to longer probation, upto a year in county
        jail.. or prison.

        BTW, florida doesn't mess around. There is a good chance she is going away for a while.

        I read the stats last year, i forget the exact number, but it was something like 65%
        of people put on probation, violate and goto prison for 2 years.
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        • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
          Originally Posted by waterotter View Post

          I'm Canadian, so not clear on proper protocol in the states.

          On the other hand, I have to disagree with your statement that "Florida doesn't mess around".

          She was charged with 3 felonies and received 48 months probation and 100 hrs of community service. To me, that's just a slap on the wrist. This isn't her first time in front of a Judge - she only got a slap on the wrist that time too.
          i should have clarified that...

          They don't mess around with people who violate probation.

          It is well known and documented that incarcerating offenders
          is one of the ways that the state generates income.

          It is BIG .. BIG business.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    That is what I say is ludicrous Jody - We have an FBI - FEDERAL - which to me means all the states in the US - however there doesn't seem to be any benefit to knowing she has judgements in other states prior to this case in Florida.

    The FBI apparently doesn't get involved except for like committing crimes that involve crossing state lines literally in the commission of the crime. Hopping along crime waves that are disparate don't seem to be on the radar.

    Each state has "no jurisdiction" in another - I get that part - in this case at least they did consider her past records in WA, OR, and TX - but only in so far as establishing who she really is.

    In other words this new alias Andrea DeLuca just 'fell off a turnip truck' there in FL and technically she has no past record or offenses.

    When in fact STAR has multiple arrests, convictions and probations in the past. To FL this is irrelevant. To me it should not be - it should constitute grounds for more serious 'punishment' being she is a repeat offender.

    And in fact this sort of thing happens all the time - crooks just move from state to state and start a new life of crime. It is compounded now by our porous 'border' where crooks come here illegally - we have no idea who they are. They commit crimes and then flee to Mexico on a daily basis by the hundreds.

    Good luck if we can't even coordinate our state crime databases, ever finding Mexicans criminals.

    I am not sure where 'extradition' plays in here - I guess you have to be NOTORIOUS - maybe felonies are not necessarily considered CAPITAL crimes - and maybe it is different if you murder somebody - I dunno.

    (and I really don't know - these statements are all just conjecture - what I THINK I know - so please correct me if I am wrong).


    I just wish I knew what she did to violate her probation in 2 days! LOL. I wonder if it was the Facebook statement? (since one stipulation of probation was 'no contact' with the victims - and there she is inviting them back for more of her 'good intentions'...)

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    • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
      Originally Posted by Patrician View Post


      I just wish I knew what she did to violate her probation in 2 days!
      In florida, they set probation up so that you fail it.

      a few " for instances". you cannot goto a bar, you cannot drink alcohol.
      you cannot get a ticket, you have to always inform probation officer
      of all activities, you cannot even go visit a friend in another county
      with out permission.

      If you do not have a drug charge ( like busted for smoking pot ) you get random
      drug tests, if you are busted for a drug offense, you get weekly AND random
      tests.

      O yeah, that's another thing, you have to visit your PO every week,
      as a matter of fact, when you get out of court / jail.. you only
      have so many HOURS to see them.. or you violate.

      Not only that but the PO , makes random visits to your residence...
      and can come in an search anything ....

      Also your vehicle. and your Work space.... yes, your employment area
      and that is another thing.. you are required to tell your employer...
      if you don't, it is a violation...

      In this scammers case i feel no sympathy whatsoever.. it sounds
      like she got off lite.. and blew it...

      however.. there has a been a big stink over the probation policies
      for the last few years. Because it is SOOOO bad

      A saying here... that everyone seems to know is

      "Come to florida on vacation, leave on probation, come back on violation "

      Kids were coming down for spring break, getting drunk.. peeing in the street
      getting probation and then winding up in PRISON....

      it is bad.

      And to top it off. you have probation fees... that includes court costs
      restitution, ect.

      even if you were sleeping on a park bench... because you are homeless
      and destitute.. you STILL have to pay fees...

      and if you don't... you violate.

      no joke. i think a year or so ago they figured out some thing like 2000
      something homeless people were now in florida prisons...

      because they could not pay court costs



      any way, i hope you dont think i am defending her in any way...

      just filling you in on the @&*((*&^ up system we have here in FL

      its all about getting as much money from the offender as possible, and then
      when they cannot pay any more... throw them in jail so, they can then get
      fed pay for the violator.

      Edit...

      Sorry i went on a mini rant.. not usually my style, but i have seen many many good
      people get sucked into the system here... just so the state can make money.

      One thing they do do that i think is awesome.

      anyone who is proven guilty of anything... gets there name in the newspaper
      along with the offense...

      they even put out a special newspaper every 90 days, listing ALL the
      law breakers, and everyone on probation, and what the offenses were.

      and of course all the "wanted" people as well..

      that i think is great.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    It does sound draconian there, Ken - however:

    I am laughing my head off though because Star sure did blow it by going there! It was about time somehow she paid some dues and she trapped herself real good this time.

    As for the homeless people - I think different - even though they haven't really hurt anyone -- at least they have a 'home' of sorts in jail. shelter, a bed, food and relative safety compared to sleeping on the street. It costs money so if they want to play bookkeeping and have them do time in lieu of paying fines, maybe that is justified.

    I know that many people care only about 'civil rights' and because of that they love leniency for offenders. However, I feel more sympathy for the victims and I am tired of seeing the perps walk and the victims just have to eat it - so I take my hat off to a state that is not 'bleeding heart'.

    In many cases if it is a truly victimless crime then I don't feel as fascist about it. Even drug abuse I feel is a symptom of sickness of the mind and as long as they don't hurt anybody but themselves (steal, etc) I think they should be locked up only in so far as that is a way to 'detox' in a controlled environment. It may even save their life because the next hit could always be their last. (and of course I don't feel pot should even be against the law/or at the least have prescriptions like we do here on the left coast).

    So I have a hard time in most cases feeling that FL is so off-base. I know the Sheriff in that county where she was busted is right on for using the technology at his disposal to help get Star and other offenders in custody and then to have evidence to pursue it.

    It is a real shame that we don't have more law enforcement that doesn't have their hands tied by a lack of manpower, finances, cyber power and too many 'rights' for crooks.

    My only concern is that innocent people are not wrongfully convicted. That there is real scary. Thank God for organizations that will go to bat for them.

    People are probably sick of me quoting "Freedom is not License" but it is still one of my favorite sayings. We are not free to violate other people's rights just because we have freedom.

    So more power to ya, FL! Right now you are my favorite state!
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  • Profile picture of the author jharri
    Maybe someone clickbombed her sites and now she is back with another scam!!! Beware!
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