Complaint Review: Ken Michaels

I first sent money to Mr. Michaels 3 years ago. He never did any of the things he said he would do for the money I sent him, then he failed to repay me the money I sent him, in good faith. I filed a complaint last year after 2 years of empty " soon" promises.  I called Mr. Michaels this morning (7-7-17). I told him I was open to settling with him. I said I was willing to accept from him what he thought was fair. He then stated what was fair would be for him to give me back what he owed me. He said he would refund me my money only if, as he had requested previously, I had my complaint removed. He said I would have my money "within the hour". This tells me, if what he says is true: 1. He agrees that he owes me money. 2.He has the money. 3. He wants his name removed from the Rip Off Report, completely. Unlike before when I thought he would renege once the complaint was removed, I agree to request a removal. I did not know the ROR did not remove complaints, period. When I told Mr M. that The Rip Off Report did not remove reports filed, but that I could post an update he asked me by text "What good does an update do me?" I texted back "It sets the record straight. As the ROP said, "we all make mistakes". I am ready to move on. I have no control over the ROR".He responded "You had control when you posted it. Yeah sorry, that doesn't do anything for me" I informed him I would post this update re: our conversation this morning to which he responded by text " ...please post nothing else". After requesting a reason why I should not update my complaint, his last request was"...please don't. Have a great day". I am filing this to make others aware of my personal experience with Mr. Michaels. He is: an inveterate liar, a con man, and an unprincipled business owner, in my opinion. Consider yourself lucky if you have experienced anything good in dealing with him.