Complaint Review: Thomas Menas - Global Entertainment And Global Sports And Entertainment

Mr. Menas is in the St. Thomas phone book, but not "Global Sports". However, the company that runs the large arena (the John Labatt Centre, London, Ontario) is Global Spectrum Sports & Entertainment, and is very ligitimate. I believe Global Spectrum would be very interested in knowing that someone in the area is using a similar name for other purposes. Mr. Menas' phone is 519-637-3308, according to the phone book, not the number he provided in his response.

Mr. Menas indeed has been in trouble with the law. In fact he is on probation until June 2010 for False Pretenses an dhas to make restitution to a client he told us about was a success story for him. Teh amount is $5500. He also has to pay back child support to his first wife, his current wife also filed for divorce but later stopped it, should have went through with it. He also has Protective Orders out against him. If there is anyone else out there that beentaken by this man please try and contact me through the site, we need to show a united front and get this person off the streets and in jail where he belongs.

Robert, I am sorry to hear that you too were taken in by a man that is one smooth talker and lair. The Bonding Company he supposedly use GasLamp is in fact a real comapny in San Diego, California. He used the same company on us, and when I contacted them, they told me that they never heard of him, and no bond was ever issued.

I would like to get everyone togerher that he has cheated out of the ard earned money, ruined their reputation and just flat out lied to. Then walk into some US Attorney's Offie and demand justice. This man, his wife and son who also assisted him on taking out money needs to be in jail for a long time. He was convicted once and needs to be again, locked away and never let out.

I filed a complaint with the FBI but never heard from them. I have blasted every site he attempts to promote himself on, stating that he is a fraud an d I hope enough people know to stay away from him and his family.

If there is any way for you to contact me, I don't if you can through this site, but if you can please do............

I would like to add a bit here on the saga of Thomas Menas. A more charming, delightful gentleman does not exist. He knows everyone in hollywood, has friends with multi-millions of dollars and can make any project come to fruition.

That is until you get going. Our first call with him, we were very impressed. He came to us via a very highly respected source, so we took him seriously. He said our filim project budget was too grandious, and would be able to help if we scaled back to a more reasonable budget. That made sense. He tosssed out actresses names like candy from a candy bowl, as he knew them all, and what they liked and didn't like. He referenced a studio he was behind and a film he produced called "Eternal." Turns out he did neither. One of my partners shot a film in Canada a year later with the star of Eternal and she never heard of Tom Menas...strange that the lead actress wouldn't know the producer, who is never credited on the film or IMDB. But, he liked to stay behind the scenes. Red Flag Number One.

Then using our script, claims to have shopped it to every studio in town, getting attention from Lionsgate, as they knew and trusted him. He was using this poor kid's contacts, and exploiting them, while trying to back door him (but that came out later). He had an Indian Casino with the Chief (his words not mine), Michael Michael, wanting to do the deal, as they had so much money they didnt know what to do with it. Then when they sent the money for the funding, he sent it back as he didn't like the terms they sent it to us with. But, would offer no proof of having received or sent back this "money." Red Flag Number Two.

He offered us a completion bond, and sent to us a bogus document from Gaslamp Insurance in San Diego that claims we were bonded for production. We on our own had secured a $1.3 million grant from our state for production, provided we raised the additional funds. Our boy wanted access to our grant, but the little hairs on the back of our necks were up, and we would not give that to him. Red Flag Numbers Three and Four.

Next came an "old football buddy" of his who created foundations for high net individuals. He wanted to invest in our film and was doing the whole thing. Then we had a conference call, the two of them and myself. I'm not sure that I really spoke to the party that he claimed it was, but who cares. at this time it was becoming a comedy. Unfortunately, this man's brother in law died during the process, and he had to grieve, so he could not do the whole amount. A few months later, he was back and wanted to do it, but guess what, he had another brother in law die so he could only do half. On three seperate times with this party, we received emails outlining the funding the process and time table, that never beared out. Here is one such email (I left names out to protect privacy):

Here is where we are at.
I am completing the closing package with Mr. ____, his attorney as his bank as we speak. Mr. ___ closes at 2:00 p.m. in San Diego At his bank, he has requested I appear on his behalf as well. From there on Friday I will obtain The Project investment agreement with binding terms and conditions, for all sides to execute and release funds. Copies of that package are being completed as we speak, once the draft copy has been completed and initialed by Mr. ___ a copy shall be, emailed, faxed and over-nighted to you for review.
Should you require further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Best Regards,
God Bless,

Thomas Menas
President
Global Entertainment and Sports Consulting, LLC

We have dozens of letters such as that one. Red Flag Number Five.

During this process, he wanted to pitch us on also doing our film as a cartoon, so he set up a call with a real producer. She was one of two people we met through him that actually checked out. His story however didnt of what he did with her. He claimed that she used him to raise her money, help produce her films, etc. She later told me that he kept calling with projects, and had never done anything with him. The other real person was the wife of a famous lollypop licking bald actor who had a project she wanted to do. She was real, and as a great person, who is thankful she never get involed with his schemes.

At least once a month, he asked if we or anyone we knew could provide a "bridge loan" for $2-10K on his other projects. We declined. He also tried to get into bed with one of the wealthiest families in our ares, but their BS sniffer went off, and he was out.

I didnt lose money, but I lost time and my project, a really good project, lost credibility thanks to Tom. You get to really like him, and when the whole thing goes south, it is a feeling of betrayal as if your own brother did it, because he is that personable. I knew all about his family, their fishing and hunting trips, etc.

It is a shame that such talent as Tom claims to have and seems to have wasn't real. He could have been a great producer and/or financier if he would have been true to his word. Talking to a former friend of his, I learned he is supposedly incarcerated. I had heard from the source that introduced us he had a warrent issued for him months ago, but jail is a good conclusion to a bad story.

I would like to add a bit here on the saga of Thomas Menas. A more charming, delightful gentleman does not exist. He knows everyone in hollywood, has friends with multi-millions of dollars and can make any project come to fruition.

That is until you get going. Our first call with him, we were very impressed. He came to us via a very highly respected source, so we took him seriously. He said our filim project budget was too grandious, and would be able to help if we scaled back to a more reasonable budget. That made sense. He tosssed out actresses names like candy from a candy bowl, as he knew them all, and what they liked and didn't like. He referenced a studio he was behind and a film he produced called "Eternal." Turns out he did neither. One of my partners shot a film in Canada a year later with the star of Eternal and she never heard of Tom Menas...strange that the lead actress wouldn't know the producer, who is never credited on the film or IMDB. But, he liked to stay behind the scenes. Red Flag Number One.

Then using our script, claims to have shopped it to every studio in town, getting attention from Lionsgate, as they knew and trusted him. He was using this poor kid's contacts, and exploiting them, while trying to back door him (but that came out later). He had an Indian Casino with the Chief (his words not mine), Michael Michael, wanting to do the deal, as they had so much money they didnt know what to do with it. Then when they sent the money for the funding, he sent it back as he didn't like the terms they sent it to us with. But, would offer no proof of having received or sent back this "money." Red Flag Number Two.

He offered us a completion bond, and sent to us a bogus document from Gaslamp Insurance in San Diego that claims we were bonded for production. We on our own had secured a $1.3 million grant from our state for production, provided we raised the additional funds. Our boy wanted access to our grant, but the little hairs on the back of our necks were up, and we would not give that to him. Red Flag Numbers Three and Four.

Next came an "old football buddy" of his who created foundations for high net individuals. He wanted to invest in our film and was doing the whole thing. Then we had a conference call, the two of them and myself. I'm not sure that I really spoke to the party that he claimed it was, but who cares. at this time it was becoming a comedy. Unfortunately, this man's brother in law died during the process, and he had to grieve, so he could not do the whole amount. A few months later, he was back and wanted to do it, but guess what, he had another brother in law die so he could only do half. On three seperate times with this party, we received emails outlining the funding the process and time table, that never beared out. Here is one such email (I left names out to protect privacy):

Here is where we are at.
I am completing the closing package with Mr. ____, his attorney as his bank as we speak. Mr. ___ closes at 2:00 p.m. in San Diego At his bank, he has requested I appear on his behalf as well. From there on Friday I will obtain The Project investment agreement with binding terms and conditions, for all sides to execute and release funds. Copies of that package are being completed as we speak, once the draft copy has been completed and initialed by Mr. ___ a copy shall be, emailed, faxed and over-nighted to you for review.
Should you require further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Best Regards,
God Bless,

Thomas Menas
President
Global Entertainment and Sports Consulting, LLC

We have dozens of letters such as that one. Red Flag Number Five.

During this process, he wanted to pitch us on also doing our film as a cartoon, so he set up a call with a real producer. She was one of two people we met through him that actually checked out. His story however didnt of what he did with her. He claimed that she used him to raise her money, help produce her films, etc. She later told me that he kept calling with projects, and had never done anything with him. The other real person was the wife of a famous lollypop licking bald actor who had a project she wanted to do. She was real, and as a great person, who is thankful she never get involed with his schemes.

At least once a month, he asked if we or anyone we knew could provide a "bridge loan" for $2-10K on his other projects. We declined. He also tried to get into bed with one of the wealthiest families in our ares, but their BS sniffer went off, and he was out.

I didnt lose money, but I lost time and my project, a really good project, lost credibility thanks to Tom. You get to really like him, and when the whole thing goes south, it is a feeling of betrayal as if your own brother did it, because he is that personable. I knew all about his family, their fishing and hunting trips, etc.

It is a shame that such talent as Tom claims to have and seems to have wasn't real. He could have been a great producer and/or financier if he would have been true to his word. Talking to a former friend of his, I learned he is supposedly incarcerated. I had heard from the source that introduced us he had a warrent issued for him months ago, but jail is a good conclusion to a bad story.

I have recently came across additional information about Mr. Menas and his checkered past. If anyone has the pleasure to talk to him, ask him what happen to him from 1992 to 1994. If you live in Michigan check out the US District Court Eastern District (Criminal Files). You will find some wonderful information about him and his partner at the time named Steven K. The best I can tell is that this to prior to his current wife Karen. Mr. Menas is no stranger to fraud, including mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. He also uses to have a web site that showed additional companies that he supposedly helped. Such as Silkwood Studios of which he is a registered Agent for. Then there is the famous Lionsgate Studios that he told us he had helped find investors. However, the best one is above, his criminal charges, even had to give up his passport, wonder how Canada would feel if they knew about the above case.

When I verified the case to insure it was the same Thomas Menas I was informed to contact the FBI. This will be strike 2

Mr. Menas knows exactly who I am. I have the documents to prove that he is a con man that lies to people to steal their money. He provides his supposed clients with fraudulent documents to keep them on the hook. Documents like, Performance Bonds, Letters of Intent to Purchase, he even agrees to adendums to his own contract and then refuses to honor it. He states the investors do not their names givne out. I can not understand how someone who is supposedly going to invest millions in a project does not want to meet the people they are investing in. There are no private investors it's just part of his scam. His scam is nothing more than a pyramid scheme where he takes money from one person to supposedly fund anothers project, when its all a scam to rip people off.

I paid for vacations for him and his family. At one time I even offered to pay for his food and hotel room and was told no need too. Later he complained that the funds I wired to him on Canada did not even cover his expenses for the trip and he needed more. One trip he complained about he received free room and free airfare, his only expenses was for his leisure time and that amounted to no more than $100, after getting $20,000 from me he should be able to afford $100. Unless like he said in an email, he needed more money because he could not meet his mortgage payment and if his wife Karen found out, he would be in trouble. He uses our funds to support his lifestyle, the boat and hose on the lake that he told me about, where he takes his son to go fishing, the snowmobiles, jet skis and other toys, not to forget the lavish vacations that he mentions. All of this to suck people into his scam.

The US and Canadian authorities need to investigate Mr. Menas, who is a US citizen and according to him drives back and forth everyday with food from the US to feed his family. He operates this business from his home, has the funds wired to his Canadian bank account through a US bank.

In response to the recent poating.

I offer this, My name is Thomas Menas, my phone number is 519-775-2369, my email addresss is globalconsultingcanada@yahoo.com. CALL ME or email me, What was your account number?, what type of contract did you have? What is your name? What year did you sign your contract? Beleive me if someone owed me 20k, i would try to get resolution.

My point is this, anyone can say anything on the internet. However if the purpose was to discuss your account, then great, lets go, I have not had a client in KC for well over three years.

Further you made several comments of me personally, for example what city the deal was in? Give me a break. As for football, please. you further stated that I quit returning your calls when you quit paying.....non sense, I have never done that. well heres your chance now, 519-775-2369 call me. God knows I am far from perfect, but i will tell you no one has worked harder for his clients than I do.

One item I forgot to mention is that his wife Karen is involved in his business. It is a fact that during some of our meeting with the potential seller, she did in fact attend the meetings and took notes. Just another lie that Mr. Menas tosses to rip people off.