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kschang
07-26-2012, 01:23 AM
Looks like Zeek wants to play hardball. My hub was hit with a takedown notice.

littleroundman
07-26-2012, 01:56 AM
Play hardball ????

HotDamn it's tempting.

GlimDropper
07-26-2012, 08:42 AM
KS, let us know if there's anything we can do to help.

Updates from the pep rally:


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Atmosphere at the Red Carpet Event




Thank you Zeek for the Red Carpet event today in Clemmons, NC! Meeting is now in process. The room is packed. The audience is filled with excitement and anticipation. The event is being professionally recorded for Zeek.
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Ok, so I finally got home. My trip one way was about 2 1/4 hours. I drove up yesterday. Stayed overnight at the Super 8 next door to the Village Inn where the event was hosted. Many other people traveled from much farther away. The farthest was India. Then we also had several from Canada and the rest from the US mainly.

We heard from several corporate members on the origin of the company, how it has grown and what measures are being activated to help build and sustain the growth.

First, most companies spend anywhere from 30 to 40 MILLION dollars on advertising. Often, they pay this amount to other companies to handle the advertising. Zeek decided to give this back to the people. So, instead of hiring an advertising company they are sharing company profits with us to advertise them instead.

What that means for us is that we are acting as that firm collectively by our own individual efforts. As Zeek grows so do we. And the growth has been phenomenal!

Zeek went from a handful of core employees to several hundred! And they are still hiring more staff due to the stupendous results of everyones efforts in bringing in more customers and affiliates.

There are Zeek employees working 80 hour work week to assist us. There is also a new affiliate servies center that has been established in a private location.

The next Red Carpet event will be on Aug 22, 2012 at the same location in Clemmons, NC. Tickets go on sale Aug 1st for this event.

There is a National event for Zeek being held in Nashville, TN on November 8-11, 2012.

Please, please, please, take the time to listen to training calls and support calls live or listen to the recordings to keep up with Zeek. Affiliate services is ONLY for account issues! So whoever sent 22 tickets and whoever sent 55 tickets (you know who you are), you only delay getting help yourself and you delay others getting the help they need.

Age requirements: You must be at least 18 years of age to join. The ONLY exception is where your parents have set up a company and you are an employee of their company (13-17).

DO NOT contact corporate for tax advice! Why? Because each person has a different set of circumstances and Zeek is not a licensed tax preparer. Please, DO contact your own personal tax preparer for assistance with your tax needs. Thank you.

DO use the training videos. Why? Because there is an average of 400 to 600 % increase in sales when you use these. We will be receiving a few new ones to target women raising families. This is especially targeting the 18-44 year old women market.

Zeek will be coming out with it's own debit card!!!! Yay! Zeek also has plans to add an ACH option soon. Better payout options expected in about 30 days.

There will now be a new Zeek drop box to purchase sample bids from the physical corporation. One reason is to even out the odds. Not everyone lives close enough to just stop in. Another reason is to avoid accidents caused when drivers get distracted trying to figure out why there are 400 to 600 people lined up outside the building. Also, then the staff hired to answer phones will have the opportunity to do so. Right now that time is being taken up by all those who want to stop by the office with their payments trying to jump ahead of the sample bid purchases made through the mail.

Matrix commissions: Free and opt outs are removed and not counted during commission runs even though they may still be showing up in your back office. Building up paying customers and affiliates provides longterm sustainable income.

Note: You have the option to add your own products to sell on Freestoreclub at the diamond level. Not just the products shown originally on the website. You can also customize the look and feel of the website to better suit your tastes.

Meeting with potential new affiliates: you may ONLY meet with 1 (one) person in public, such as at a restaraunt, to discuss Zeek. However, if you decide to invite your family and friends over for a meal and Zeek happens to get mentioned that is ok. The reason: it is a private family gathering. If you have more than one person in public then corporate must be present. Period! No exceptions.

Zeek now has a new 10 story building (with all the growth let's see how long that is sufficient....lol). Won't that be awesome! So keep busy! Let's give them a reason to expand and buy more buildings to serve us better! Thanks Zeek! Remember, Zeek is a debt free company!

Ok, I have much more but I am very tired from the drive. I will try to post PART TWO of my notes tomorrow.

But for now, Thank you all, each and every one of you, for being here and for taking the time to read this. PS. By the time you read part two tomorrow I hope you have already found out something new Zeek gave us to advertise the business in person. If not, stay tuned.

Thank you ZEEK! Thank you Paul and Dawn and Peter and.... the list goes on... Thank you!

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Thank you soooooo much for your efforts!! Debit cards and a 10 story building!! sounds like longevity to me..hooorayyyyyyyy...
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Thank you for the info Beverly Marie. Look forward to part 2

kschang
07-26-2012, 02:21 PM
Some guy with a Gmail address, claiming to be from Rex Venture Group, wants to discuss what I wrote about what companies are "associated" with Zeek



Robert Craddock (________@gmail.com)
To (________@hotmail.com)

I'm following up about the content you published on HubPages, regarding Zeek Rewards and companies connected with or believed to be connected with.

If you would respond with a number so I can discuss this matter with you

Sincerely

Robert Craddock
Rex Venture Group LLC


And my reply:



Mr. Craddock,

Care to provide your bonafides first? I'm not releasing my phone number to anyone over the Internet
just because they *claim* to be from a particular business. Not to mention you're using a free webmail
address same as I am, one that never appeared on Google, and your name is not listed among Zeek
employees or RVG that I can see.

If you believe I have made a factual mistake in my hub, you are welcome to provide the proper facts,
and I'll gladly update them and analyze those facts.

As you have responded promptly, I believe you should have no problem in providing me with a list of
content RVG seem to have a problem with, within say, 48 hours. As this is over the weekend, I expect
to see a list by coming Monday by noon.

If I do not see one, I will then assume that you have no real objections to my hub, and request that
it be republished as soon as possible.

And this entire conversation via e-mail will be added to the hub itself, of course. (with addresses
redacted, if you wish)

KsChang

scratchycat
07-26-2012, 02:44 PM
Some guy with a Gmail address, claiming to be from Rex Venture Group, wants to discuss what I wrote about what companies are "associated" with Zeek



And my reply:

Good for you and I hope your Hub is back up soon.

kschang
07-26-2012, 03:43 PM
here's the complaint they sent to Hubpages:

They're claiming "fair use" is copyright infringement, they claimed a section is wrong without offering corrections, and a mistake they themselves admitted committing is tortuous and libel.

https://anonfiles.com/file/ff8995fb30a4a34d065c057dbaa8f02c

kschang
07-26-2012, 04:59 PM
Craddock just wrote back... STILL can't prove he actually works for RVG



I can understand that I'm not listed in the RVG pages, but I'm a consultant for Zeek and I'm the person that contacted Hub Pages. As I stated, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the impact your posting has generated. As you are aware of, the posting is quite large and will take some time to go over the entire site but, if needed, I will start now and let you know in detail all our concerns. I do not expect to have it completed by Monday as Kevin Grimes, RVG corporate attorney will also want to weigh in on this discussion if that is what it takes to keep your posting from being re-published on Hub Pages or anywhere else, as we believe and know this story contains false information and is disruptive to our affiliates.

if you desire is to post a story about Zeek I'm willing to go over it with you or I can just make notes that are of concern on your posting, as I saved it in a PDF and get it back to you. This way everyone should be happy, but again that will take longer than just this weekend.

Please let me know how you would like to proceed as of now, this was a friendly request and no future action was planned.

Robert Craddock

laidback
07-26-2012, 05:14 PM
here's the complaint they sent to Hubpages:

They're claiming "fair use" is copyright infringement, they claimed a section is wrong without offering corrections, and a mistake they themselves admitted committing is tortuous and libel.

https://anonfiles.com/file/ff8995fb30a4a34d065c057dbaa8f02c Errr, I presume he meant tortious, not "tortuous". I tend to get suspicious of people trying to exert legal pressure when they cannot spell the term they are using. You also apparently have another fellow that is assuming that opinion is actionable.

laidback
07-26-2012, 05:20 PM
Seems to me that you should request that "Robert Craddock" take the items line by line an point out the exact inaccuracy and supply the correct information. I notice he sidestepped the suggestion that he identify himself...!

kschang
07-26-2012, 05:22 PM
That typo may be me. I'll check the spelling again. :)

I checked Craddock's mail header. The email was sent from VIRGINIA, not North Carolina (where Zeek is).

GlimDropper
07-26-2012, 05:46 PM
KS, don't give them your direct contact information. They don't have a legitimate case but nuisance lawsuits cost money to defend too, that might be their goal. Make them go through the relatively spineless Hub Pages people to get personally identifiable information and if they do, the could be co defendants in any counter suit you file. This has the makings of a classic SLAPP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation) action, they just want you to shut up. The only thing to offer them is an invitation to post their own comments to what ever blog format you set up next (assuming Hub Pages wont spontaneously generate a spine).


And an update on the Red Carpet event:


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Ok, here comes PART TWO.

First, only mom ever called me Beverly Marie and that is when I was in trouble....lol. So Bev or Beverly is fine.

Second, the pic of my kitty was taken last year. He and his sister Mona just turned a year old on June 30th. His name is Mosby and he is huge. His sister, on the other hand is a calico (multi-colored) and very petite.

Third, the second part of my notes from yesterday's Red Carpet event.

There is a special team that meets to discuss the business. It is called Leadership Team X. This team contains some corporate and also some who are leaders in building Zeek. If you have a huge organization under you already and wish to be considered for this counsel contact Anthony at dawn@zeeklers.com Do NOT send any other requests to this email. Do not send requests to join the council if you only have a small handful of people or are trying to learn how to build your business. That is the purpose of the training calls and the back office along with all the training videos.

The YGPTA videos: in order to not "kill the little guy" a provision will be made for those who live in poorer countries who cannot afford to buy this now. The $29+ YEARLY fee is to cover the bandwidth and expenses necessary to keep this accessible to all of us. Normally, this would have cost $180 yearly for each of us if we purchased it on our own. This is a huge savings that was set up to benefit each of us in growing our Zeek customer and affiliate base.

Also, the option to BUY from set aside funds is being reinstituted to make it easier for us to purchase this.

For those who may wish to host webinars and the like, this will be made available in the future. They will have to be cleared through the home office FIRST.

ADVERTISING! Please, please, make sure you are working within the compliance guidelines! The videos and materials that Zeek is providing us are already in compliance. So take the time to use what we already have. If you have some other marketing materials that you wish to use, video, written or otherwise: please contact corporate compliance department before using these to make sure they are compliant. If they need to be adjusted to meet compliance they will work with you on what can be done to ensure that it is.

NEW MATTERS:

Paul Burks revealed that Zeek has purchased another company. This company has a 50/50 ratio of customers/affiliates. He would not tell us yet which company yet. However, the 50/50 ratio is fantastic and bodes well for our company's future.

New Zeek website: http://zeekprinting.com Now we can buy fully compliant business cards to advrtise Zeekler and also ZeekRewards. They are very cool! Please, grab you some and enjoy!

OTHER MATTERS:

To answer one of the questions posted earlier: missing payments is a matter that must be taken up with the AFFILIATE Services department to handle. As Zeek finishes training all the new staff they have hired in the past few weeks and months, the wait time on getting issues settled will be greatly reduced. Just as many of us have just come into Zeek and are under a huge learning curve, so are these new employees.

I know that may not ease the frustration some of you have had but have you ever tried to run a company? This company literally exploded in growth from a couple hundred thousand affiliates to around 1 MILLION in a matter of a few short months! Can you imagine the infrastructure that they have had to build and the amount of time it takes to train the new staff? There are no "instant mashed potatoes" here now matter how hard it is for any of us to be patient.

500 internal server errors and other website errors: a new member has very recently been added to the Zeek staff to tackle and fix any programming/website issues. If you presently are getting these 500 errors please, check your bank account or try logging into your back office first before resubmitting the payment. It is very possible it already went through and obviously you won't want 2 or 3 extra charges just because of not checking on it first.

Languages:

While it is true that there are many affiliates who use languages other than English, Zeek is an English company. Everything is provided in English. However, there are many online translators to assist those who need it.

Payouts:

Zeek pays in US dollars only. Everything Zeek pays out will always be paid in US dollars. There are other companies out there who convert money. It is up to the affiliate to care for conversion to their own currency.

ZEEKLER

The Zeekler website is getting redesigned. August 7th there will be some big ticket items added for auction. If there is anything you would like to see them add then post it on this website so that they can see what else can be added. There will be different items coming for the auctions plus the redesign of the website.

CORPORATE

We now have a CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, new acting COO, MD and shortly a new CMO. For those of you who don't know what that means: Paul Burks is our CEO (Chief Executive Officer). Dawn is presently COO (Chief Operations Officer) and will be moving to the new CMO (Chief Marketing Officer). Greg Caldwell is our new acting COO (Chief Operations Officer). Angie has become our CFO (Chief Financial Officer). Dr. Clifton Jolly will be our MD (Media Director). This only the short list of those in our corporate staff. We also have those in charge of marketing and compliance and those in affiliate services to mention a few.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

If you have not yet read the policies and procedures on Zeekrewards please, take the time to do so. This is exceptionally important for EVERY affiliate to do.

IN CLOSING

There was so much information from this meeting. I have tried to convey everything with accuracy and conciseness. If I see questions that I know the anwser to I will answer them for the benefit of everyone. My greatest wish is that you all remember that in ZEEK we are a family. We need to try our best to work together and get along. Help your fellow Zeeksters to progress in the company even if they are not in your downline. Spend time with the rest of your familiy at home and seek peace among each other. Because no matter what we make here financially we will always need each other on a daily basis. It is what enriches our lives and give them meaning.

May the sun shine on each of you. May each of you have a peaceful day to enjoy and share!

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GlimDropper
07-26-2012, 05:54 PM
KS, don't give them your direct contact information. They don't have a legitimate case but nuisance lawsuits cost money to defend too, that might be their goal. Make them go through the relatively spineless Hub Pages people to get personally identifiable information and if they do, the could be co defendants in any counter suit you file. This has the makings of a classic SLAPP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation) action, they just want you to shut up. The only thing to offer them is an invitation to post their own comments to what ever blog format you set up next (assuming Hub Pages wont spontaneously generate a spine).

An interesting section of the Wiki Link posted above:


United States

California has a unique variant of anti-SLAPP legislation which has led a significant volume of SLAPP litigation in that state. A search for reported cases on SLAPP litigation in 2009 found 1,386 cases for the State of California alone. The rest of the states combined had about 341, of which Massachusetts accounted for 176, raising the question whether California's SLAPP statute is accomplishing its primary objective of reducing costly litigation [6] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation#cit e_note-navellier_v_sletten_01-5) The U.S. state (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state) of California (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California) enacted Code of Civil Procedure § 425.16 in 1992, a statute (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute) intended to frustrate SLAPPs by providing a quick and inexpensive defense.[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation#cit e_note-ccp_425_16_01-2) It provides for a special motion that a defendant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defendant) can file at the outset of a lawsuit to strike a complaint (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complaint) when it arises from conduct that falls within the rights of petition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petition) or free speech (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_speech). The statute expressly applies to any writing or speech made in connection with an issue under consideration or review by a legislative, executive, or judicial proceeding, or any other official proceeding authorized by law, but there is no requirement that the writing or speech be promulgated directly to the official body. It also applies to speech in a public forum about an issue of public interest and to any other petition or speech conduct about an issue of public interest.
To win an anti-SLAPP motion, the defendant must first show that the lawsuit is based on constitutionally protected activity. Then, the burden shifts to the plaintiff, to affirmatively present evidence to show that they have a reasonable probability of prevailing on the action. The filing of an anti-SLAPP motion stays all discovery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discovery_%28law%29). This feature acts to greatly reduce the cost of litigation to the anti-SLAPP defendant, and can make beating the motion extremely difficult for the plaintiff, because they effectively must prove their case without the benefit of discovery.
If the special motion is denied, the order denying the motion is immediately appealable (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appeal). Defendants prevailing on an anti-SLAPP motion (including any subsequent appeal) are entitled to a mandatory award of reasonable attorney’s fees. After an anti-SLAPP motion has been filed, a plaintiff cannot escape this mandatory fee award by amending its complaint. More than 300 published court opinions have interpreted and applied California's anti-SLAPP law. [7] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation#cit e_note-casp_cases_california_01-6)
California's Code of Civil Procedure § 425.17 corrects what the Legislature found to be abuse of the anti-SLAPP statute. [8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation#cit e_note-ccp_425_17_01-7) Signed into law on September 6, 2003, this statute prohibits anti-SLAPP motions in response to certain public interest lawsuits and class actions, and actions that arise from commercial statements or conduct. Section 425.18, signed into law on October 6, 2005, was enacted to facilitate SLAPP victims in recovering their damages through a SLAPPback (malicious prosecution action) against the SLAPP filers and their attorneys after the underlying SLAPP has been dismissed. [9] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation#cit e_note-ccp_425_18_01-8)


Frisco, isn't it? (don't answer that) ;)


Late edit to add:

I started a thread for our friends over at Quatloos about Zeek Rewards and Internet Censorship (http://www.quatloos.com/Q-Forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8637&p=144434#p144434). I have some rather pressing RL commitments at the moment so if I got any details wrong or if any questions are asked requiring some follow up, please feel free to step up.

kschang
07-26-2012, 07:18 PM
Don't worry, I'm only giving them an e-mail address that I've been using for many years, but have no current info attached to it. It may get them closer, but not directly to me.

The conversation is turning to be bizarre. This guy repeated claimed to be a consultant, but does not appear in any RVG or Zeek webpages. He also posts from Hearndon Virginia, not anywhere near Lexington NC Zeek hails from. When I asked him for employment contract, or a letter from Paul or Dawn, he simply hinted at "all legal avenues".

he had even CC'ed Hubpages with all the mails. We'll see how Hubpages responds.

EFF has promised me a referral to a lawyer for some pro bono work, if one's available, and if it comes to that.

GlimDropper
07-26-2012, 07:35 PM
Keep an eye on that Quatloos link I posted. Sometimes it's a little difficult to predict what topics will attract much interest over there but this one stands a chance. I need to be clear that nothing over there will in any way be "legal advice" but a significant number of the people who post there have opinions and are in the legal profession. And if nothing else we're giving much needed publicity to the strong arm tactics Zeek Rewards and Rex Ventures Group seem to be implying they'll apply to you. They will be made to understand that they can't try to silence a determined and intelligent critic without amplifying that persons message in the process.

kschang
07-26-2012, 07:41 PM
Just for fun, I forwarded the file and the e-mail exchange to Troy Dooly. ;)

kschang
07-26-2012, 08:32 PM
Troy Dooly got back to me: apparently RVG does have a Mr. Craddock as an independent consultant. However, it's not clear whether he has the power to issue takedown notices.

Troy had forwarded the takedown notice to the COO and we'll see how THEY deal with this can of worms.

littleroundman
07-26-2012, 09:10 PM
Putting the legal ramifications aside for one moment, does anyone REALLY believe Zeek Rewards and/or Paul Burks wants to intentionally bring itself into public scrutiny ???

Hypothetically, of course, just how long could a company offering 1 or 2% per DAY survive being outed in the mainstream media ??

IM(very)HO, the fraudsters behind Zeek must be choking on their Cornflakes at the possibility this not-so-subtle attempt at silencing criticism becomes mainstream or gets picked up by search spiders.

kschang
07-27-2012, 12:20 AM
FWIW, there's a top level shuffle at Zeek. Dawn moved over to CMO and they hired a new COO. This was at the Red Carpet Event.

littleroundman
07-27-2012, 12:37 AM
I think we should get Okosh to frame a betting market offering odds on what, if any of this Zeek stuff in any way resembles the truth.

IM(very)HO, all this CEO, CFO, COO nonsense will turn out to be just that, Nonsense with a capital B/S.

There's a handful of people on the inside and a squillion shills on the outside.

Substitute "Andy Bowdoin" for "Paul Burks" and "AdSurf Daily" with "Zeek Rewards" and what practical difference is there ??

path2prosperity
07-27-2012, 02:27 AM
Putting the legal ramifications aside for one moment, does anyone REALLY believe Zeek Rewards and/or Paul Burks wants to intentionally bring itself into public scrutiny ???

Hypothetically, of course, just how long could a company offering 1 or 2% per DAY survive being outed in the mainstream media ??

IM(very)HO, the fraudsters behind Zeek must be choking on their Cornflakes at the possibility this not-so-subtle attempt at silencing criticism becomes mainstream or gets picked up by search spiders.

If they don't want Zeek to be in the glare of investigators doing DD on it, they could ask Scamlanders to stop advertising it. When it is quite openly advertised by Mary Evelyn Simpson (Scamland's Pillager of The Year) it is as good as painting Investigat me on your tee shirt. I will have to try and make a list of people in Scaamland going mad advertising Zeek in all their most suspect Biz-Opps forums.

Mary Evelyn Simpson's Zeek Rewards Advertisemnts (http://community.adlandpro.com/forums/post/2501135/Mary-Evelyns-Koffee-Klatch.aspx?flag=2193). Scroll down the page to see Mary Evelyn's sig files with Zeel and other dubious opportunities.

littleroundman
07-27-2012, 02:50 AM
Zeek is now between the rock and the hard place that which every one of these "next big thing" HYIPs eventually arrives.

They CANNOT afford to get into the mainstream media and MUST remain under the radar of the regulatory authorities.

Even the most reluctant investigator will be forced to act should questions begin being asked outside of the usual suspect HYIP areas and forums.

On the other hand, there are a great many "true believers" who fully expect Zeek to react like any legitimate business would do when facing the kind of accusations Paul Burks and Zeek are so desperately attempting to stifle.

Put simply, all Burks and Zeek can do is threaten.

They simply CANNOT afford to have this progress past threatening letters from lawyers and/or takedown of some blogs.

Stop and consider for one minute the ramifications of Zeek and/or Burks and/or their legal representative having to:

* Sue across borders AND international borders
* Prove IN COURT how it is possible to offer 2% per day WITHOUT being a ponzi.
* Prove every single "fact" he and they have published is true and accurate, Oh, and that would be in front of the entire media and 'net world as well as a judge. Because, rest assured, there wouldn't be a media organization, blogger or anti HYIP ponzi forum which wouldn't have been made aware of what Burks, Zeek and their "legal representatives" are attempting to do.

I've said before, this is not TV.

The law may well be an ass at times, but it is NOT as easy to manipulate as outright internet criminals and bullies like Burks and Zeek.

One step into the public arena and Zeek is as good as dead and Burks may as well reserve the cell next to Bowdoin.

GlimDropper
07-27-2012, 08:39 AM
Putting the legal ramifications aside for one moment, does anyone REALLY believe Zeek Rewards and/or Paul Burks wants to intentionally bring itself into public scrutiny ???

Hypothetically, of course, just how long could a company offering 1 or 2% per DAY survive being outed in the mainstream media ??

IM(very)HO, the fraudsters behind Zeek must be choking on their Cornflakes at the possibility this not-so-subtle attempt at silencing criticism becomes mainstream or gets picked up by search spiders.

I'm inclined to agree but this presupposes that ZR will or can think rationally about this. The greatest likelihood is that they already have most of what they wanted, Kasey's Hub Page is down and now all they want is to intimidate him into not getting it back up. The question becomes what (if anything) will they do when those pages do go back online? (Hell, we'll post them here if no better option presents)

That's when things get a bit dicey. IF they are smart ZR will do nothing, they stand to lose a lot more than they have to gain. At best they can nit pick at a few minor errors but in doing so they'll highlight the oh so many damaging facts that Kasey documented accurately.

The problem being that (for the moment) ZR has a lot of their affiliates money and might believe their own lies. If this situation escalates past the e-mail pissing match phase I'd invite Mr. Change to read the following link from the California Anti-Slapp Project's website (http://www.casp.net/uncategorized/what-to-do-when-you-receive-a-threat-letter/).

Whip
07-27-2012, 09:19 AM
Considering none of it is a 'business', I agree

littleroundman
07-27-2012, 09:52 AM
I'm inclined to agree but this presupposes that ZR will or can think rationally about this.

IM(very)HO, it doesn't matter WHAT Zeek thinks or does.

The very worst they can do is have Kaseys' blog taken offline temporarily.

A lawyers' letter is just that, a letter. In practical terms it means nothing.

HOWEVER, I can guarantee you that 5 minutes after Zeek does ANYTHING untoward it will be spread so far over the internet both Zeek and Burks will be pulling out barbs from their as**s for years to come.

In fact, it's probably the best thing that could happen in terms of outcomes for those who despise fraud.

Think Bowdoins' empty threats, think Salty Droids' exposure of Steven Pierces' posturing, thinkCharles Gregoire de Rothschilds' threatened actions, think Property Wikias' successes at intimidating other forums, but it's total lack of success with attempting the same tactics on REALSCAM.com (http://www.realscam.com)

It simply CANNOT proceed past bullying, AND, whatever happens it will be carried out in full, SEO enhanced public view.

Is Mr Burks REALLY stupid enough to let that happen ???

Likewise for his "crack legal team"

kschang
07-28-2012, 03:27 AM
Technically it's not even from a lawyer, but a consultant working for RVG.

littleroundman
07-28-2012, 06:44 AM
Technically it's not even from a lawyer, but a consultant working for RVG.

EXACTLY.

Getting blogs taken down is relatively easy. It's certainly annoying, but, otherwise harmless.

Finding a "lawyer" to send an official looking threatening letter is also relatively easy.

The next step, however, puts the complainant right in the cross hairs of both he/she AND their operation being exposed for what they are.

Reduce the situation to what "is" and not what "could be"

This is NOT someone suing McDonalds because their coffee was too hot or suing a retailer because they slipped on a grape or one of the many horror stories which have been misreported and sensationalized in the media.

This is a third party who "claims to be" a "consultant" to an illegal HYIP ponzi attempting to use the law as a weapon of mass bullying.

littleroundman
07-28-2012, 09:59 AM
Errr, I presume he meant tortious, not "tortuous". I tend to get suspicious of people trying to exert legal pressure when they cannot spell the term they are using. You also apparently have another fellow that is assuming that opinion is actionable.

Good pick up, laidback.

You are indeed correct:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/tort.jpg


tor·tu·ous/ˈtôrCHo͞oəs/



Adjective:




Full of twists and turns.
Excessively lengthy and complex: "a tortuous argument"









vs


tor·tious/ˈtôrSHəs/



Adjective:


Constituting a tort; wrongful.

Whip
07-28-2012, 10:22 AM
You forgot the most important one:

http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/005/cache/galapagos-tortoise_532_600x450.jpg?iact=hc&vpx=269&vpy=175&dur=74&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=122&ty=107&sig=115069285788528782256&ei=nwMUUP2pHPDM6QGGlYGgAw&page=1&tbnh=113&tbnw=151&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:145

littleroundman
07-28-2012, 10:28 AM
HeHe, now THAT'S funny.

BTW, did anyone else pick up on the "1.2 million independent advertising reps" B/S in the same letter ??

laidback
07-28-2012, 10:54 AM
HeHe, now THAT'S funny.

BTW, did anyone else pick up on the "1.2 million independent advertising reps" B/S in the same letter ??

Umm, suckers, errr members, by any other name....!

GlimDropper
07-28-2012, 11:35 AM
Patrick weighs in on this ever more tortuous situation:

Site Critical Of Zeek Goes Missing After HubPages Receives Trademark ‘Infringement’ Complaint Attributed To Rex Venture Group LLC — But North Carolina-Based Rex Not Listed As Trademark Owner; Florida Firm That IS Listed As Owner Says It Has ‘No Knowledge’ Of Complaint (http://www.patrickpretty.com/2012/07/28/site-critical-of-zeek-goes-missing-after-hubpages-receives-trademark-infringement-complaint-attributed-to-rex-venture-group-llc-but-north-carolina-based-rex-not-listed-as-trademark-owner-flori/) By PatrickPretty.com (http://www.patrickpretty.com/author/patrickpretty-com/) 8:13 am Jul 28, 2012



UPDATED 10:23 A.M. EDT (U.S.A.) Using the pronouns “we,” “our” and “us” — while butchering a legal term and implying he had the authority to act on behalf of Rex Venture Group LLC — a purported Rex Venture “consultant” appears to have caused HubPages.com to disable a Hub written by “K. Chang” that is critical of the Rex-owned Zeek Rewards MLM “program.”


How long the “K. Chang” Hub will remain offline and whether it even will return are unclear. A Hub is an article on a specific topic. The “K. Chang” Hub questioned whether Zeek was a legal and viable business.


The rest of the article is at the link above.

kschang
07-28-2012, 02:57 PM
It appears Mr. Craddock prefers acting a MLM bigshot instead of a computer big-shot that he was

Linux.com :: Why Microsoft's Sender ID patent should not be granted (http://archive09.linux.com/feature/39363)

EagleOne
07-28-2012, 04:26 PM
I think we have an excellent opportunity to expose Zeek for who they really are, and all you have to do is report Mr. Craddock to them and see how they handle it.

He has no authority to act on Zeek's behalf, and now he has escalated the intimidation/perceived threats to anyone who posts the info will possibly face a lawsuit. Here's a chance for their crack lawyer to show just how good he is and stops this nonsense.

Then if Zeek does nothing, it is just more ammo for the fire, so to speak against Zeek. It shows that KSChang was willing to provide Zeek with the solution to the issue, and they refused to take action, thus sanctioning the acts of a "consultant" not an employee.

Then have a "real" lawyer send Mr. Craddock a letter adivising him what will happen if he doesn't retract his complaint and stops the intimidating/bullying Emails.

I had some formatting issues to deal with before I can get the article up on our website, plus I need Kasey to approve it before posting. Stay tuned, because this could get really interesting.

kschang
07-28-2012, 11:07 PM
EagleOne, he *may* have the authority, as he supposedly works for the new COO. It's just UNCONFIRMED.

You may put up the hub whenever you're ready. I've made several small edits but they're rather inconsequential.

littleroundman
07-29-2012, 02:32 AM
Was the author of the letter THIS (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-craddock/37/969/958+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk) Robert Craddock who lists himself as a rep of both Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing (FHTM) and Zeek Rewards:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/craddock1.jpg

littleroundman
07-29-2012, 02:40 AM
The Robert Craddock @FHTMDish page on Twitter (https://twitter.com/fhtmdish)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/craddocktwitter.jpg

EagleOne
07-29-2012, 06:41 AM
EagleOne, he *may* have the authority, as he supposedly works for the new COO. It's just UNCONFIRMED.

You may put up the hub whenever you're ready. I've made several small edits but they're rather inconsequential.

I don't care who he supposedly works for. If he is only a consultant he cannot demand anything be taken down on behalf of Zeek. Only an officer or someone in management has that authority.

I was a business consultant for twenty years, and not once was I ever given that kind of authority, and wouldn't have accepted it if they had offered. Real companies don't give "consultants" this kind of authority. It opens them to all kinds of litigation, let alone regulatory issues.

They are blowing smoke. Besides, he didn't report to the new COO, or whomever, when he had the site taken down, and they would have to show him as an executive for him to do so. He wasn't any executive when he took this upon himself. A letter from a good attorney will have him apologizing so fast you would almost get whiplash.

littleroundman
07-29-2012, 09:54 AM
Mr Craddocks' original complaint to Hubpages:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/hub21.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/hub22.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/hub3.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/hub4.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/hub5.jpg

Soapboxmom
07-29-2012, 10:19 AM
Fair use!!!!

littleroundman
07-29-2012, 10:40 AM
Mr Craddocks' letter implies Mr Chang has violated Zeek Rewards trademark rights.

BUT, is Zeek Rewards the actual trademark holder ??

JustiaTrademarks.com (http://trademarks.justia.com/owners/ebon-research-systems-llc-1875650/) doesn't think so:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/ebon2.jpg

littleroundman
07-29-2012, 10:49 AM
Surely this can't be the same Ebon Research Systems (http://www.ebonresearchsystems.com/) which apparently owns the Zeek Rewards trademark rights:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/research1.jpg

http://www.ebonresearchsystems.com/ (http://www.ebonresearchsystems.com/)

What would an outwardly respectable organization such as Ebon be doing associated with such an obvious ponzi fraud as Zeek Rewards ??

Surely I'm mistaken and someone has hijacked the name.

littleroundman
07-29-2012, 11:37 AM
It seems the connection between Zeek Rewards and Ebon Research Systems is not as tenuous as it first might appear:

We have Zeek Rewards Print.com (http://www.zeekrewardsprint.com/contact-us.html) with the phone number 407-682-6733

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/zeekcards.jpg

When we check that number by courtesy of The YellowBook.com (http://www.yellowbook.com/yellow-pages/?what=advertising+television&where=longwood%2C+fl) we find that number belongs to none other than:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/ebonphone.jpg

Investor ??

Silent partner ??

Curiouser and curiouser

kschang
07-29-2012, 11:46 AM
IMHO, Ebon got this ZeekRewards business up and running first for something else, then Zeekler approached them for use of their trademark, and name, with the promise to send business their way with the promotion business.

littleroundman
07-29-2012, 11:52 AM
IMHO, Ebon got this ZeekRewards business up and running first for something else, then Zeekler approached them for use of their trademark, and name, with the promise to send business their way with the promotion business.

However it happened, they're inexorably linked now for eternity.

littleroundman
07-29-2012, 12:18 PM
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/zeektrade1.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/zeektrade2.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/zeektrade3.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/zeektrade4jpg.jpg

TrademarksJustia.com (http://trademarks.justia.com/855/85/z-zeekrewards-save-money-make-money-85585656.html)

littleroundman
07-29-2012, 12:35 PM
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/save1.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/save2.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/save3.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/save4.jpg

Trademarkia.com (http://www.trademarkia.com/z-zeekrewards-save-money--make-money-85585656.html)

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 04:36 AM
Apparently all's not well in trademark land.

This from the US Patent and Trademark Office (http://tdr.uspto.gov/search.action?sn=85585656#)
(Document edited to eliminate officialese)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/mark.jpg

Pay close attention to the Correspondent email address: femillionaire@embarqmail.com (femillionaire@embarqmail.com)

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 04:42 AM
So, following along, we do a check on the email address: femillionaire@embarqmail.com

and what do we find ??

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/emp1.jpg

Look familiar ???

It should:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/research1.jpg

and, when we check on the good Dr Florence Alexander (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drflorencealexander) what do we find:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/drf.jpg

Curiouser and curiouser

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 06:08 AM
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/fem.jpg

http://webboar.com/whois-email/femillionaire@embarqmail.com (http://webboar.com/whois-email/femillionaire@embarqmail.com)

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 06:13 AM
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/fedbiz.jpg

FedBizOpps.gov (https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=74498d86ff8b66f33106997633f3faeb&tab=ivl&tabmode=list)

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 06:23 AM
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/org.jpg

WHOISBucket.com - EbonTrainingInstitute (http://ebontraininginstitute.org.whoisbucket.com/)

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 06:50 AM
WHOOPS, haven't we seen this building and that email address somewhere before ??

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/wesn1.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/wesn2.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/wesn4.jpg

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=aixqjaeab&oeidk=a07e355jm99d405496b (http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=aixqjaeab&oeidk=a07e355jm99d405496b)

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 06:59 AM
There's that email address again:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/yes1.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/yes2.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/yes3.jpg

Young Emerging Stars.com (http://www.youngemergingstars.com/)

scratchycat
07-30-2012, 09:10 AM
I remember doing some research on this "place of business" but not sure where it is posted. Here is one from Google and it is near a Police Station.

http://www.titusville.org/directory/results/map.aspx?listingid=1296

It looks like they are using the same address as a Conference Room:

Address map for 8850 Grissom Parkway, Titusville, FL 32780 (http://www.chamberdata.cc/ccao/wc.dll?Mem~ShowMap~&Org=FLWP&MemId=12214)

scratchycat
07-30-2012, 09:12 AM
There's that email address again:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/yes1.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/yes2.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/yes3.jpg

Young Emerging Stars.com (http://www.youngemergingstars.com/)



Ebon Research Systems


8850 Grissom Parkway
Titusville, FL 32780

Ebon Research Systems - HOME (http://www.ebonresearchsystems.com)




(321) 607-6889
Fax: (407) 788-9304
E-mail: femillionaire@embarqmail.com









Florence Alexander, President
Sally Phillips, Internship Program Director








• Banquet/Meeting Facilities









--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ebon Research Systems provides a full service meeting space that can accommodate 500 persons at a conference, wedding or other large gatherings. Available also is a movie studio, restaurant and recording studio in the building.

scratchycat
07-30-2012, 09:16 AM
I think we have an excellent opportunity to expose Zeek for who they really are, and all you have to do is report Mr. Craddock to them and see how they handle it.

He has no authority to act on Zeek's behalf, and now he has escalated the intimidation/perceived threats to anyone who posts the info will possibly face a lawsuit. Here's a chance for their crack lawyer to show just how good he is and stops this nonsense.

Then if Zeek does nothing, it is just more ammo for the fire, so to speak against Zeek. It shows that KSChang was willing to provide Zeek with the solution to the issue, and they refused to take action, thus sanctioning the acts of a "consultant" not an employee.

Then have a "real" lawyer send Mr. Craddock a letter adivising him what will happen if he doesn't retract his complaint and stops the intimidating/bullying Emails.

I had some formatting issues to deal with before I can get the article up on our website, plus I need Kasey to approve it before posting. Stay tuned, because this could get really interesting.

Hope everyone joins in to help Kasey with this. Who hosts your Hub? I am sure it is here somewhere but wouldn't that help to write to them? Just asking...

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 09:23 AM
WOW !!!

$421 million.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/break1.jpg

http://breakthroughguaranteed.blogspot.com.au/2010_08_01_archive.html (http://breakthroughguaranteed.blogspot.com.au/2010_08_01_archive.html)

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 09:39 AM
Florence Alexanders' @AngelBodyShaper (http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/altwit1.jpg) page on Twitter:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/altwit1.jpg

And the tinyurl address circled in red ???

It leads to:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/zeekprint.jpg

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/1000-BUSINESS-CARDS-BLOWOUT.html?soid=1103342217673&aid=FAMDXEaL-Cc (http://myemail.constantcontact.com/1000-BUSINESS-CARDS-BLOWOUT.html?soid=1103342217673&aid=FAMDXEaL-Cc)

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 09:48 AM
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/biz1.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/biz2.jpg

WHOIS.DomainTools.com (http://whois.domaintools.com/zeekwealthbiz.info)

Whip
07-30-2012, 10:03 AM
WHOOPS, haven't we seen this building and that email address somewhere before ??

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/thelittleroundman/Scams/wesn1.jpg


http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=aixqjaeab&oeidk=a07e355jm99d405496b (http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=aixqjaeab&oeidk=a07e355jm99d405496b)

Complete with the photoshopped logo on the building.

littleroundman
07-30-2012, 10:12 AM
HeHe,

With so many different users claiming to own the building, it would be "put the logo up, take the logo down, put the logo up"

Better to just Photoshop and lie, in true HYIP ponzi style.

I wonder if "Paul Burks" has an office there

laidback
07-30-2012, 11:17 AM
HeHe,

With so many different users claiming to own the building, it would be "put the logo up, take the logo down, put the logo up"

Better to just Photoshop and lie, in true HYIP ponzi style.

I wonder if "Paul Burks" has an office there
According to the Google Earth shot, the building has Ebon on it.1473

kschang
08-09-2012, 02:41 PM
Oops, forgot to update, Hub's back up, but the link between Ebon Research and Zeek is interesting.

kschang
08-09-2012, 02:53 PM
According to bookfinder, Dr. Alexander has a Ph.D in education and writes kid's books and black history. So why get involved?

Florence Alexander: books by Florence Alexander @ BookFinder.com (http://www.bookfinder.com/author/florence-alexander/)

And her LinkedIn Profile

Dr. Florence Alexander | LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dr-florence-alexander/14/1aa/6)