Scott Michael Tassone ripoff real estate conman Cota De Coza California
This is to recap my complaints against Scott Michael Tassone; a (former) California licensed real estate salesperson, for both ''supposed'' business loans and real estate transactions while he was licensed with the Department of Real Estate. The business loans were designated for interest/partnership in two real estate properties for investment purposes. The real estate transaction was for the sale of my personal property, a condominium known as ***** Santa Ana, CA.
I have a very large collection of files from my dealings with this man, including phony contracts, meaningless signed notes promising to repay me monies conned from me, documented emails, as well as receipts from attorney fees trying to get justice for myself! I'm not posting these documents here, however, will be more than happy to share them with any attorneys, law enforcement, or other entities interested in pursing common interests with either collecting due monies or prosecution for him breaking laws.
The following is a brief synopsis:
Business Loans to Mr. Tassone from myself:
10/4/03 - $5,000 loaned for property known as ***** Brea, CA - promised $7,000 return by 1/4/04. Agreement by handwritten, signed note.
10/13/03 - $1,000 loaned for property known as ***** Anaheim, CA - promised ***''to be determined'' as 1/3 profit from sale of property. Agreement by handwritten, signed note.
10/28/03 - $2,600 loaned - promised ***''to be determined'' as 1/3 profit from sale of property, same as above 10/13/03. Agreement by handwritten, signed note.
10/31/03 - $600 loaned by check - repaid by check for $850.00, which was returned, marked ''No Account/Unable to Locate''.
1/7/04 - I received $3,000 for partial payment of above transactions. (Proves admittance of loans)
[***Total ''to be determined'' amount to be no less than $13,000.]
Real Estate Transaction - Personal Property known as ***** Santa Ana, CA:
Mr. Tassone coerced me into canceling a listing agreement with another real estate broker, whom, I was told, at that time, was in the process of filing a legal suit against Mr. Tassone for doing so.
I was then presented a Purchase Agreement for said property by Mr. Tassone, dated 12/5/03 to close escrow in 30 days or less. However, because of the pending legal suit against him, as referenced above, Mr. Tassone delayed the closing of the property, stringing me along day after day with lie after lie, until I cancelled an escrow, which was never really an escrow, effective the end of February, early March '04. Mr. Tassone's intentions of completing this sale are also confirmed by a certified appraisal arranged by him in November 2003.
Ultimately, to complete this sale, I had to relist this property with another realtor. During this time lapse, because of Mr. Tassone's broken contracts and promises, I incurred extra expenses in the amount of $13,000.
Summary:
Mr. Tassone committed a criminal offense by knowingly writing a bad check, made contracts and promises in writing he did not keep, and acted unprofessionally and illegally according to the rules and practices of the California Department of Real Estate, as well as the laws of the State of California.
Business Loans -- Promised No Less Than: $17,600
Real Estate Transaction - Personal Property: $13,000 loss
Grand Total: $30,600 PLUS ATTORNEY & COURT FEES
February '05 I was awarded a Default Judgment from Mr. Tassone by the Superior Court of California in the amount of $11,100 for the scams of his business deals, plus fees, to total $12,343.50. As of this date, I have not been able to recover any of these monies.
I have suffered a great deal of financial hardship, as well as much emotional anguish, from my dealings with Mr. Tassone, I pray that some day in some way he will be repaid for his deeds. And, yes, I feel like an idiot for ever trusting this idiot in the first place. I offer this as a warning for others. Should anything ever happen to me, you should check this person first.
J.
Irvine, California
U.S.A.
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Negafox
Laguna Niguel,California,
U.S.A.
I can help
#5Consumer Comment
Sun, August 05, 2012
Feel free to email me at webmaster@negafox.com and I can assist with recovering judgement from Scott Michael Tassone. I have a judgement against him as well and I also know his current whereabouts.
D.
Corona,California,
U.S.A.
J
#5Author of original report
Sun, August 05, 2012
negafox, nope, no funds recovered. how do you get blood out of a turnip? if anyone wants to collect for me, i will pay commission.
Negafox
Laguna Niguel,California,
U.S.A.
Collections info
#5Consumer Comment
Sun, August 05, 2012
Hopefully, you have been able to collect judgement from Scott Michael Tassone since your initial posting. Fortunately, the State of California allows you to add 10% interest per year to the judgement, so the total amount due will stack quickly.
If you have been unable to collect, you can find useful information on how to collect online at:
http://dca.lacounty.gov/tsCollectionCosts.html
http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/small_claims/small_claims.pdf
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Ripped Off
city,North Carolina,
United States of America
Recent Scott Tassone Convictions
#5Consumer Comment
Tue, April 10, 2012
Case Summary
Case Number: 09SF0475
OC Pay Number: 5501597
Originating Court:
Defendant: Tassone, Scott Michael
Demographics:
Eyes: Green
Hair: Brown
Height(ft/in) : 6'0"
Weight (lbs): 275
Names:
Last Name First Name Middle Name Type
Tassone Scott Michael Real Name
Tassone Scott M Court True Name
Tassone Scott Michael Alias
Tassone Chris Francis Alias
Tassone Scott Alias
Tasson Scott Michael Alias
Case Status:
Status: Convicted
Case Stage:
Release Status: Released on Bond
Warrant: N
DMV Hold : N
Charging Document: Complaint
Mandatory Appearance: Y
Owner's Resp: N
Amendment #: 0
Counts:
Seq S/A Violation
Date
Section
Statute
OL Violation Plea Plea Date Disposition Disposition
Date
1 0 02/07/2008 476a(a) PC F Non-sufficient fund check - single check GUILTY 12/15/2010 Pled Guilty 12/15/2010
2 0 02/07/2008 459-460(b) PC F Burglary ; second degree GUILTY 12/15/2010 Pled Guilty 12/15/2010
3 0 02/08/2008 476a(a) PC F Non-sufficient fund check - single check NOT
GUILTY
06/29/2009 Dismissed 12/15/2010
4 0 02/08/2008 459-460(b) PC F Burglary ; second degree GUILTY 12/15/2010 Pled Guilty 12/15/2010
5 0 02/11/2008 476a(a) PC F Non-sufficient fund check - single check NOT
GUILTY
06/29/2009 Dismissed 12/15/2010
6 0 02/11/2008 459-460(b) PC F Burglary ; second degree GUILTY 12/15/2010 Pled Guilty 12/15/2010
7 0 02/13/2008 476a(a) PC F Non-sufficient fund check - single check NOT
GUILTY
06/29/2009 Dismissed 12/15/2010
8 0 02/13/2008 459-460(b) PC F Burglary ; second degree NOT
GUILTY
06/29/2009 Dismissed 12/15/2010
9 0 02/01/2008 475(a) PC F Possession or receipt of items as
forgery
NOT
GUILTY
06/29/2009 Dismissed 12/15/2010
Participants:
Role Badge Agency Name Vacation Start Vacation End
Retained Attorney RETAT Zalewski, Philip
District Attorney OCDA Cazares, Craig
District Attorney OCDA Costello, Beth
District Attorney OCDA Hermansen, Nancy
District Attorney OCDA Meloch, Mary
Retained Attorney RETAT Apkarian, Gassia
District Attorney OCDA Gallivan, David
Heard Hearings:
Date Hearing Type - Reason Courtroom Hearing Status Special Hearing Result
06/29/2009 Arraignment - H1 Heard 10 court days
08/14/2009 Pre Trial - H1 Heard 60 calendar days
08/24/2009 Preliminary Hearing - H1 Cancel
10/09/2009 Pre Trial - H1 Heard waives statutory time for
12/03/2009 Pre Trial - H1 Heard waives statutory time for
02/04/2010 Pre Trial - H1 Heard waives statutory time for
https://ocapps.occourts.org/Vision_Public/PrintCase.do[4/10/2012 9:05:21 AM]
05/06/2010 Pre Trial - H1 Heard Reasonable Time Waiver
05/27/2010 Preliminary Hearing - H1 Cancel
06/23/2010 Pre Trial - H1 Heard waives statutory time for
08/16/2010 Pre Trial - H1 Heard waives statutory time for
11/15/2010 Pre Trial - H1 Heard waives statutory time for
11/15/2010 Pre Trial - H1 Heard Waives arraignment today
12/15/2010 Pre Trial - H1 Heard waives statutory time for
01/10/2011 Motion Modification of Probation H1 Heard
Bond:
Bail Date Post
Amount
Bondsman Bondsman
Address
Surety Surety
Address
Details
Action Action
Date
Amount
06/05/2009 25000.0 Signature Bail
Bonds
null Financial Casualty & Surety
Inc
null Active 06/05/2009 25000
Canceled 12/15/2010 25000
Sentences:
Seq # Sentence Date Sentence
1 12/15/2010 3 years Probation
2 12/15/2010 60 days Jail
3 12/15/2010 Restitution
Probation:
Sent Seq # Type Term End Date
1 FORMAL 3 years 12/14/2013
History:
Status Status Date End Date
Active 12/15/2010 12/14/2013