Pantheon Holdings, EZ-Link, Global Link ripoff Miami Florida
This is unbelievable! These guys think they have it made in the shade in beautiful downtown Miami. I almost bought not one, but two of these machines, and then something told me NOT TOO. I'm glad I didn't or these guys would've cheated me too. It started out with a commecial, and I was on the phone, they sent me their crap portfolio in the mail and I called them back.
Before long, I was on the phone with an Alex Hamilton, who claimed to be the direct descendant of the first Sceretary of the U.S. Treausury "The Honorable" Alexander Hamilton. If Alexander could see the honesty now! no sooner did I hang-up the phone with "Alex Hamilton" did the d**n door-bell ring with a Fed-Ex person standing there with an envelope already filled out to Pantheon Holdings for a Pick-Up!
Good thing I told the guy to leave or I would be in the same perdicament as all others. Alex Hamilton told me that zones in New Jersey are going quick and I should sign-up right away, hell they even got me to sign-up for 2 machines. They even gave me phone numbers for 2 individuals in the ENTIRE U.S. to speak too! One guy was in Pennsylvania and the other was in California.
When I asked for other numbers for individuals they could not provide me with any other numbers, I said, "you mean to tell me out of the ENTIRE U.S. you can't provide me with anyone else other than 2 People who you claim are scucessful with this venture?" Alex responded with; "these are the 2 people that allowed us to give their numbers out".
That's when all the bells and whistles went off and I said how lucrative could this venture be? In the age of wireless communications already being marketed and computers getting smaller by the day, how could I buy this big, ol' clunky machine? I couldn't... I have never seen any of these "EZ-Links, Global Links", or whatever they are called now anywhere!
In fact, I polled neighbors, friends, and family and 10 out of 10 said; "Why would I use that machine?" "It cost money" and 8 out of the 10 had wireless connections with their lap-tops, PDA's, Blackberry's and such. Then, I spoke with a gentleman in the Scranton, PA area who claims to own 2 machines, he even admitted to me that most of the income generated from the machine is in the form of advertisements. Hmmm, a $15,000 electronic billboard that only a few people will see while there passing it on foot... sounds like a prudent investment... NOT!
That's when my mind was made up about this enormus machine that's about 20 years to late! Needless to say, the same day I spoke with the infamous "less than honorable alex hamilton" (lower case on purpose) he called back to my house that evening 3 times once using call block so the number would not display. I guess he was a bit bewildered when he checked the Fed-Ex tracking # and found out his $15,000 check wasn't scheduled to arrive in this lifetime. SHAME ON YOU PANTHEON!
Charlie
Central, New Jersey
U.S.A.
10 Updates & Rebuttals
Kenneth
Somerville,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
PICTURES OF PANTHEON'S (JAY MAINE, GLAUBMAN, COOPER, GOODMAN, HAMILTON, OR ANYONE WHO WORKS THERE?
#11Consumer Comment
Sat, February 26, 2005
I am the author of this original report and I'm wondering what the hell do these people look like? If anyone has pictures of these fools I would love to see them. I also remember of how Jay Maine tried to do the hard sell tactic with me. When that didn't work, ALex Hamilton used his softer approach to sell me this crap. They're good, I ALMOST went for it.
I remember asking Mr. Jay Maine if there was a website to goto to see the machine and get some info off the net about it.
His response was; "it's under construction" However when the infamous Alex Hamilton got on the phone he told me what it was; www.pantheonholdings.com, which by the way is mysteriously shut down! It seems to me that the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing, that was the first red flag with me. When all the other crap didn't add up that's when I made the ultimate decision not to go throught with it. I'd love to see some pictures of these people, to put a face to all the con-ridden voices I heard. There must be someone who has pics of these individuals!!!
Kenneth
Somerville,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
PICTURES OF PANTHEON'S (JAY MAINE, GLAUBMAN, COOPER, GOODMAN, HAMILTON, OR ANYONE WHO WORKS THERE?
#11Consumer Comment
Sat, February 26, 2005
I am the author of this original report and I'm wondering what the hell do these people look like? If anyone has pictures of these fools I would love to see them. I also remember of how Jay Maine tried to do the hard sell tactic with me. When that didn't work, ALex Hamilton used his softer approach to sell me this crap. They're good, I ALMOST went for it.
I remember asking Mr. Jay Maine if there was a website to goto to see the machine and get some info off the net about it.
His response was; "it's under construction" However when the infamous Alex Hamilton got on the phone he told me what it was; www.pantheonholdings.com, which by the way is mysteriously shut down! It seems to me that the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing, that was the first red flag with me. When all the other crap didn't add up that's when I made the ultimate decision not to go throught with it. I'd love to see some pictures of these people, to put a face to all the con-ridden voices I heard. There must be someone who has pics of these individuals!!!
Kenneth
Somerville,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
PICTURES OF PANTHEON'S (JAY MAINE, GLAUBMAN, COOPER, GOODMAN, HAMILTON, OR ANYONE WHO WORKS THERE?
#11Consumer Comment
Sat, February 26, 2005
I am the author of this original report and I'm wondering what the hell do these people look like? If anyone has pictures of these fools I would love to see them. I also remember of how Jay Maine tried to do the hard sell tactic with me. When that didn't work, ALex Hamilton used his softer approach to sell me this crap. They're good, I ALMOST went for it.
I remember asking Mr. Jay Maine if there was a website to goto to see the machine and get some info off the net about it.
His response was; "it's under construction" However when the infamous Alex Hamilton got on the phone he told me what it was; www.pantheonholdings.com, which by the way is mysteriously shut down! It seems to me that the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing, that was the first red flag with me. When all the other crap didn't add up that's when I made the ultimate decision not to go throught with it. I'd love to see some pictures of these people, to put a face to all the con-ridden voices I heard. There must be someone who has pics of these individuals!!!
Kenneth
Somerville,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
PICTURES OF PANTHEON'S (JAY MAINE, GLAUBMAN, COOPER, GOODMAN, HAMILTON, OR ANYONE WHO WORKS THERE?
#11Consumer Comment
Sat, February 26, 2005
I am the author of this original report and I'm wondering what the hell do these people look like? If anyone has pictures of these fools I would love to see them. I also remember of how Jay Maine tried to do the hard sell tactic with me. When that didn't work, ALex Hamilton used his softer approach to sell me this crap. They're good, I ALMOST went for it.
I remember asking Mr. Jay Maine if there was a website to goto to see the machine and get some info off the net about it.
His response was; "it's under construction" However when the infamous Alex Hamilton got on the phone he told me what it was; www.pantheonholdings.com, which by the way is mysteriously shut down! It seems to me that the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing, that was the first red flag with me. When all the other crap didn't add up that's when I made the ultimate decision not to go throught with it. I'd love to see some pictures of these people, to put a face to all the con-ridden voices I heard. There must be someone who has pics of these individuals!!!
Dave
Paducah,Kentucky,
U.S.A.
they got me too for SIXTEEN THOUSAND
#11UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, February 25, 2005
The exact same thing happened to me with
Pantheon. With the two same guys they gave me for references. Please contact me for litigation on a class action against them. They are no longer able to contact. techs either.
Dave
Paducah,Kentucky,
U.S.A.
they got me too for SIXTEEN THOUSAND
#11UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, February 25, 2005
The exact same thing happened to me with
Pantheon. With the two same guys they gave me for references. Please contact me for litigation on a class action against them. They are no longer able to contact. techs either.
Dave
Paducah,Kentucky,
U.S.A.
they got me too for SIXTEEN THOUSAND
#11UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, February 25, 2005
The exact same thing happened to me with
Pantheon. With the two same guys they gave me for references. Please contact me for litigation on a class action against them. They are no longer able to contact. techs either.
Dave
Paducah,Kentucky,
U.S.A.
they got me too for SIXTEEN THOUSAND
#11UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, February 25, 2005
The exact same thing happened to me with
Pantheon. With the two same guys they gave me for references. Please contact me for litigation on a class action against them. They are no longer able to contact. techs either.
Paul
Anaheim,California,
U.S.A.
Of course they're still in business. Running the next con, looking for more investors
#11Consumer Suggestion
Fri, February 25, 2005
From what I read here, indictments have been handed down against some of these vending machine frauds. That's always good. Even if they do 2 years, it'll be a far cry from the life of drugs and whores that they are used to.
But make no mistake, most of the big players escaped untouched. So, you can count on them to start up another scam. And since the vending con is still workable, it'll more than likely be used again.
The only way out is by doing what this gentleman did. He checked the market. He looked the situation over. Then, he realized it didn't make sense. That's why he still has all his money.
Fraud works on the rules of supply and demand. As long as there is a sucker out there who is willing to pay for fraud, there will be someone who will step up and supply him.
Looking for a get-rich-quick scheme? No? How about a sure-fire easy money maker? Or maybe the chance to tell your boss to kiss your a*s, and the opportunity to start a business of your own? Any takers?
When everybody wises up and refuses to buy into fraud, the crooks will have to slink off and find a new line of work. Until that day comes, it'll be business as usual. Supply and demand.
Kenneth
Somerville,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
phone number works!!!!!
#11Consumer Comment
Thu, February 24, 2005
The 800 number provided on this page works!!! I got a receptionist and asked her "Are you still in business?"
Unbelievable!