Bad Guy Scammed by Andrew Michael Popp Las Vegas, NV

[AllisonLeigh]

CaleBroad, if you approached people differently I would probably be cheering you on right now. Instead you bring the issue to a public forum and then get upset when people don't out right believe you. Again, meanwhile had you questioned Andrew half as much you would have probably avoided the deal in the first place so wouldn't be in this boat. Maybe learn from these people instead of insulting them.

I was actually starting to believe that you were taking the steps you outlined, not because of your proof since you didn't show any (an itinerary to a popular vacation city does not necessarily mean you were actually going there to do anything about this. Could just be you were going on vacation with your family and though "this will scare him"). Once again though, your reaction to the people on this board are stopping me from being able to.

Do I think you have to share every detail to convince us? Nope. We are not the judge and jury on the matter, HOWEVER... you brought this to a public forum. YOU brought it here, we didn't ask you to... your lawyer didn't tell you to. You did it and now you're mad the public has their own opinions or questions! Again, STOP IT. Everyone who questions you isn't a troll who lives in their mother's basement. Your need to belittle anyone who questions you leads people to give Andrew the benefit of the doubt over you... you're not doing yourself any favors.

Your troll line reminds me of a jerk I knew in university... if he hit on a girl and she shot him down he'd say "she must be a lesbian".

 

[Mike (The M)]

I think when you do good for yourself and you do a lot of deals, the naysayers enjoys seeing you get ripped off.

But in the grand scheme of things, its one of the smaller transactions

Oh, for the love of Christ, man. Your persecution complex runs DEEP.

NO ONE enjoys seeing people get ripped off, except maybe someone who repeatedly rips someone else off. And don't get ahead of yourself on "doing good for yourself." You have money and buy red ear slider morphs. An 18 year old with financial savvy and a full-time job could do the same thing. The only reason most people know who you are, is because of your bizarre behavior on these boards.

The plain simple fact of the matter is this: you come on here, with the expectation that your word is going to be taken as absolute fact. When you are pressed, or something doesn't make sense, you become incendiary, and fly into what appears to be a hydrocephalus induced rage, make accusations that are completely baseless towards others questioning you, and at times, you appear to be completely disconnected from reality.

You are given the same advice, answers, suggestions, etc. ad infinitum, you continue to ignore those, make more stupid choices, and spiral your situation under a much larger microscope, and as your behavior becomes even MORE schizophrenic, you destroy ANY credibility you may have had.

So, for the love of God... shut up. Shut up, shut up, shut up, and don't post another f'ing thing until you have some resolution, or ACTUAL progress, one way or the other.

 

[calebroad]

I will keep the post updated once new information comes about, or once the court date is set.

Also, in the case of criminal aspect.... Andrew Popp either.....

A. Did obtain funds under false pretenses
B. Did not obtain funds under false pretenses

I guess a judge and jury need decide, to me, its right there on the ad. Its only the amount, that makes this situation a felony.

 

[mschrader25]

Keep us updated

 

[EdwardK]

Ed,

Can I just post the lawsuit in its entirety? I mean, they will see that obviously, I don't think that can hurt me

That's up to you but you've stated not that long ago that you didn't want to put anything up that could give them more information. The postal receipts don't give them any information that they don't already have.


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Ed

 

[calebroad]

That's up to you but you've stated not that long ago that you didn't want to put anything up that could give them more information. The postal receipts don't give them any information that they don't already have.


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Ed

I'm putting the post on hold. I will end up ruining my case. And it's not helping me, as Mike pointed out. Lol

If you believe that all this is a bluff, and I am not pursing them - that's fine, and it's your right. I offered to post the lawsuit draft, and I can post the criminal complaint.

But in reality, it's good old fashion advice that I shut up at this point and I will update again in ten days, with anything that has developed. In a sense, I'm in here getting scrutinized and the defense probably loves you guys (just a joke) but really, it's not helping me.

If you think that I am bluffing, and I'm not gonna have Andrew Popp arrested and sue the defendants, you will be riven wrong - but not today.

 

[EdwardK]

I'm putting the post on hold. I will end up ruining my case.

Actually it can't ruin your case which is why I asked specifically for that piece of evidence but it would have shown that you have completed a required piece of evidence within the time frame you were claiming to have taken action. You cannot file a civil claim without that step and as I noted it does not provide any information that would harm your case as you would have had to provide that information to all of the parties before you can file the case. So your decision to not scan it in and post it is at the least suspicious and at worst proof that you are lying about the civil side of the case.

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Ed

 

[bcr229]

Can I just post the lawsuit in its entirety? I mean, they will see that obviously, I don't think that can hurt me

Information filed for civil cases is public info. Some counties even make info available to the public on their web sites.

Did you get a case number yet? Or do you have to wait until the clerk mails something back to you stating the case was filed and giving you the court date?

 

[Big Time Reptiles]

Information filed for civil cases is public info. Some counties even make info available to the public on their web sites.

Did you get a case number yet? Or do you have to wait until the clerk mails something back to you stating the case was filed and giving you the court date?

In some cases you can find a case by the name of the litigants.

This link may help.

http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/clerk/records-search.html

He does sound a little fishy.

Lynn Peterson
Big Time Reptiles

 

[bcr229]

Never mind, I found it on the LVJCPA web site. Case # is 17A000210, see attached.

OP done screwed up right out of the gate though, Andrew Popp and Scales and Tails are totally different legal entities. S&T is not a dba of Andrew Popp, he's just their employee.

 

[calebroad]

Never mind, I found it on the LVJCPA web site. Case # is 17A000210, see attached.

OP done screwed up right out of the gate though, Andrew Popp and Scales and Tails are totally different legal entities. S&T is not a dba of Andrew Popp, he's just their employee.

Well, the defendants are

James D. Whitt, Andrew Popp, d.b.a Scales N' Tails Las Vegas.

If it's not correct, I would be forced to amend, or re-file totally. Also the demand letters where sent to all three. So maybe now that we know a lawsuit exists, can you guys maybe help me with strategy?

Also - if the defendants force a trial, I have a law firm to represent me, to ensure accuracy

 

[Big Time Reptiles]

Never mind, I found it on the LVJCPA web site. Case # is 17A000210, see attached.

OP done screwed up right out of the gate though, Andrew Popp and Scales and Tails are totally different legal entities. S&T is not a dba of Andrew Popp, he's just their employee.

That is correct Melinda! and as you can see, it's what most thought to begin with, it's a Small Claims Law Suit.

Go figure..

Lynn Peterson
Big Time Reptiles

 

[calebroad]

That is correct Melinda! and as you can see, it's what most thought to begin with, it's a Small Claims Law Suit.

Go figure..

Lynn Peterson
Big Time Reptiles

Anything under $10k is small claims

They only got $6k

 

[Chris Kennard]

SUCCESS!!

Long day - tired as crap. And had to extend my trip time here.

Although things do not move lighting fast, as I would like.

I understand the system takes time, and I am very impressed with the judges, officers, and authorities in Las Vegas. True professionals

But the lawsuits are filed, now working on warrants. Obviously that's ultimately not my call and the DA will determine that.

So you went, filed a civil small claims suit which won't be heard til April, and you met with "judges, officers and authorities" and warrants are being worked on. WOW! You must have some serious political pull there. You also state "lawsuits" are filed. You filed one.

 

[Chris Kennard]

In post #213, you claim to have filed criminal charges (only against Popp). Just sayin'.

 

[Lucille]

Well, the defendants are

James D. Whitt, Andrew Popp, d.b.a Scales N' Tails Las Vegas.

If it's not correct, I would be forced to amend, or re-file totally. Also the demand letters where sent to all three. So maybe now that we know a lawsuit exists, can you guys maybe help me with strategy?

Also - if the defendants force a trial, I have a law firm to represent me, to ensure accuracy

It is not correct, Popp is not d.b.a, he is an employee, as Melinda said.
I question that the demand letters were sent, Popp said as of last week he had not received one. Let's see the receipts.

Help you with strategy? I'm not saying Popp is an angel, but you have been downright vicious to those who asked decent questions.

 

[calebroad]

Demand letters are not required to file in small claims, however, I sent each defendant a demand letter as well as multiple emails. And spoke to their attorney by phone. My claim is that the defendants obtained funds using false pretenses.

Let me apologize if I was brutal to anyone, I'm mad about getting scammed.

If they would disclose the background, of the turtles, the genetics would be determined immediately, and as far as my size claim, it's proven, also he sent me a text after the facts, agreeing to refund me.

Along with the other proof, I want it to go before a judge, if I lose, than I lose and I win, I win. Maybe my actions will prevent someone else from getting scammed.

 

[Lucille]

Demand letters are not required to file in small claims

Justice court rules require you to ask the other party for payment before you sue them. (JCRCP 89.) You must send a letter demanding payment to the other party by certified mail, return receipt. This letter must go to each person or business you plan to sue.

I sent each defendant a demand letter

Where is the receipt?

Let me apologize if I was brutal to anyone, I'm mad about getting scammed.

The end does not justify the means. Because you were mad, not only in this thread but in every thread you seem to post in, is no justification for your vicious attacks.

And spoke to their attorney by phone.

You were saying earlier how you recorded conversations, ordinarily I would doubt that opposing counsel would talk to you by phone but you can just post up the proof of that right now

Maybe my actions will prevent someone else from getting scammed.

I think your actions will certainly prevent many sellers from ever doing business with you.

I don't see Popp as an angel, there may very well end up being two people that readers will avoid after this thread. I do see any action against Tails and Scales as unjust. The turtles belonged to Popp when the transaction went down.

 

[calebroad]

Justice court rules require you to ask the other party for payment before you sue them. (JCRCP 89.) You must send a letter demanding payment to the other party by certified mail, return receipt. This letter must go to each person or business you plan to sue.


Where is the receipt?




The end does not justify the means. Because you were mad, not only in this thread but in every thread you seem to post in, is no justification for your vicious attacks.


You were saying earlier how you recorded conversations, ordinarily I would doubt that opposing counsel would talk to you by phone but you can just post up the proof of that right now



I think your actions will certainly prevent many sellers from ever doing business with you.

I don't see Popp as an angel, there may very well end up being two people that readers will avoid after this thread. I do see any action against Tails and Scales as unjust. The turtles belonged to Popp when the transaction went down.

As always, I appreciate your input Lucille, have a wonderful and productive day!

 

[Fangthane]

If they would disclose the background, of the turtles, the genetics would be determined immediately, and as far as my size claim, it's proven, also he sent me a text after the facts, agreeing to refund me.

How does this text fit in the time line, relative to the following screenshot? Depending on just what was said in subsequent discussions, I have to wonder if any involved legal counsel would see that part of the exchange as being as much of a moment as I do.