Philip Parana, Sales Max Philip Parana software piracy internet fraud 321 Electronics, Memtek, Texas Real Deals, Super Soft Deals, Sales Max, City Max, Website Dynamics Buffalo New York
Software piracy Adobe Internet scam by Sales Max, www.salesmax.citymax.com
(website has been removed because of my relentless complaints to web host). If it is too good to be true...it usually is.
I ordered Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Professional for $79, gave my credit card over the internet. It was very late at night, I was very tired and made a really stupid mistake...I did not look for verisign, BBB, or any other logo that usually indicates it is a legitimate site.
Long story...short version: many weeks of research and emails to the web host, tos@WebsiteDynamics.com & CityMax.com, the Sales Max website was taken down.
BUT Website Dynamics TOS Lori would not give me the information on the b****** that ripped me off.
Ah...but I have a big clue, he (Sales Max...which is Philip J. Parana) shipped the software USPS C.O.D. and wanted a Postal Money Order (very clever).
I paid the C.O.D., and after opening the envelope, I had received a pirated, phony, copied disc of completely different Adobe software & Philip typed a bogus key code on white paper and gave some really lame instructions on how to install.
RIPOFF!!! Okay...I know this is getting too long.
With a first initial of his name (P), his last name, po box 652, Buffalo, NY 14209 which is the return address Philip has the postal service mail the money order to him...I started my journey.
It turns out, this Philip J. Parana is the same person named in a Microsoft suit.
"Microsoft, which monitors its MAPS program, alleges that these subscribers falsified information to receive multiple copies of software titles. Under the MAPS program, partners are allowed to participate only once a year and are forbidden to resell the software. Use of the MAPS software is also restricted to a partner's primary business location." article is found on this website plus many others http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=6971
The article also names Catherine Will along with Philip Parana, Buffalo, NY.
Buffalo, NY is in Erie County, County Clerk records search on-line finds several documents filed for Philip J. Parana (all public records).
The most recent document was filed 04/25/2007 as a Federal Tax Lien in the amount of $28,800.68. CFN: 2007089331, Tax ID# FTL357838907, address: 266 Elmwood, Apt No 142, Buffalo, NY 14222 (it is not an apartment...bogus)
A previous filing 05/31/2006, Business Certificate, CFN: 2006120160. Address listed at that time was, 116 Linwood Ave #1, Buffalo, NY 14209. The reverse party listed as: LIQINT, 266 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY
Previous to that filing is this: 05/03/2002, AMD Business CT,
CFN: 200205030993; Direct Party Philip Parana, 540 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202. Reverse Party: 321 Electronics, 163 Emerson Dr., Amherst NY, 14226.
There are more cases filed against Philip Parana, I am certain you can see the point I am trying to make here. This dude is a total scum bucket, and belongs behind cold bars of steel in the NY or maybe if I am lucky, he will find his way to a Federal Prison, for internet fraud, identify theft (he has my credit card, name, address, etc), software piracy, using the US Postal Service to do his dirty work. I think the FTC might be interested in his shenanigans.
I am also of the opinion, this is just the beginning of his life of crime. Philip is a fairly young man, probably between 27-32 years of age. Obviously very talented at being a scam artist, if only he would put his energy in a positive direction he might be able to redeem himself. Oh well....
Remember Catherine A. Will? Listed along side Philip in the Microsoft lawsuit?
Well, well....she now shows up as Catherine A. Parana. Whaddayaknow! Birds of a feather, flock together!
Yes, I will accept any legal help I can get to discipline/punish Philip J. Parana.
By the way...if anything happens to me...if I suddenly disappear or perhaps worse, I am found dead...PLEASE send the law after Philip J. Parana. I know he is going to be very angry and vengeful when he gets the heat coming down on him.
Adobe is very interested in getting more information. I received a very nice response Chris Stickle, Enforcement Manager, Anti-Piracy, Adobe Systems, Inc. What Chris needs from me is all the originals I have, the envelope, the CD etc. which I will send to him once I have made contact with the Postmaster General to try and trace the US Postal Money order.
I will update you as I get more info.
Signing off for tonight. August 31, 2007
Ciao
Getthebastards
Buffalo, New York
U.S.A.
3 Updates & Rebuttals
Getthebastards
Buffalo,New York,
U.S.A.
update: Philip Parana convicted felon of organized fraud see details
#4Author of original report
Wed, September 05, 2007
Update on Philip J. Parana a.k.a Paul
Citymax, the webhost for salesmax.citymax.com, sent me a phone number and fax number along with an email address. No confirmation if these are correct.
Sept 4, 2007
Phil Parana
dsales2006@gmail.com
Phone: 7169028879
Fax: 716 9076488
Public Records
CONVICTED FELON
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My research came up with this info.
CONVICTIONS:
Miami-Date County Clerk, Miami FL
www.miami-dadeclerk.com
Court Case: F03025592 date closed 1/07/2005
Miami-Date County Clerk, Miami FL
www.miami-dadeclerk.com
1. Grand theft 3rd degree charge: felony adjudicated, prob suspended
2. Organized fraud/0-20k charge: felony adjudicated, prob suspended
3. Comm Fraud/300+ charge: felony no action
4. Utter forged instrument charge: felony no action
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Court Case: F04022422
Philip Joseph Parana DOB: 08/01/1980
date filed: 7/24/2004
1. Organized Fraud/0-20K charge: Felony 3rd degree
2. Grand Theft 3rd degree charge: Felony 3rd degree
Phil Parana entered a guilty plea
Sentence: Probation 3 years (probation suspended 2/16/2005)
Court notes: "...and it appearing unto the court, upon a hearing of the matter, that the defendant is NOT likely to engage in a criminal course of conduct and that the ends of justice and welfare of society DO NOT require that the defendant shall presently suffer the penalty imposed by law, and the Court being fully advised in the premesis, it is thereupon, ordered and adjudged that an adjudication of guilt be, and the same is stayed and withheld. It is ordered that the defendant be fingerprinted pursuant to F.S. 921.241"
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Thanks Florida, you are tough on crime. Criminals plead guilty and then let them go without any punishment or fines. hmmm?
Getthebastards
Buffalo,New York,
U.S.A.
Buffalo Police Department refuses to take a report on Philip Parana, internet fraud, software piracy
#4Consumer Suggestion
Sat, September 01, 2007
To: Robert - Buffalo NY
Thank you! Robert help me, I do not know where to start exactly. I called the Buffalo Police Department to file a report, I asked several questions as to, with whom should I speak.
A female at BPD lightly laughed, and responded, "we do not take reports for the internet, call the Secret Service" she gave me a phone number (604) 551-4401, 610 Main, Buffalo, NY. That was the end of that conversation. I was too embarrased to call the number, I was made to feel like a baffoon.
I wish there was a way for us to email each other so you could share your insight as to what I should do.
I am researching who to contact at the US Postal Service.
Cannot file a complaint with Better Business Bureau, because no concrete business name, phone, or accurate physical address.
My thoughts are to file FOIA, Freedom of Information Act form with the postal service and see what information is available on Philip & Catherine.
Also, thought of contacting an investigative reporter in Buffalo to see if they can verify or validate some of these addresses and court documents, looking for paper trail. I would really like to know where the physical address is for
PO Box 652, Buffalo 14209 is located, it appears Philip hangs around
this area Who is the best in Buffalo?
Anyone with experience at filing criminal complaints from out of state, please tell me how to do it.
Thank you
Ciao
P.S. Philip Parana...I hope you are reading this report, we are going to hunt you down and bring you to justice! (I think I heard this somewhere before, this is not an original comment of mine...LOL)
Robert
Buffalo,New York,
U.S.A.
Criminal complaints?
#4Consumer Comment
Sat, September 01, 2007
Your report doesn't mention whether you filed any criminal complaints for fraud, mail fraud, internet fraud, etc.
Once you fill a criminal complaint, say with the BPD, it's a simple matter for the investigating officer to contact the USPS and determine when and where the money order was deposited or cashed.
Further, the investigating officer has access to government records that you don't have, such as DMV, voter registration, federal and state tax records and such.
I would file several criminal complaints if I were you.