Complaint Review: Abstract Industries LLC - East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania

Jack Cola is one of many aliases for John Gkahopoylos. His mother/step mother is Joann Colaiacovo. They are both "gypsys" and remain constant fugitives of the law. John has an extensive criminal record and has done jail time for these crimes. They both continue to victimize people through common scams. Look up his name in Google. It's not likely he had a stroke. This is a common excuse they have used for years when the heat is on... some form of health issue to get you to feel sorry for them. It would be best if he did have a stroke so maybe he can stop this nonsense. If you gave him your identification information, you more than likely are, or will become a victim of identy theft. Contact the authorities and check your credit report. They have no known address other than PO Boxes. Even his driver's license is registered to a PO Box. You have been a victim but you are not alone. There are a lot of people constantly looking for these two, which is why they are always on the run. Abstract Industries is nothing more than a website. No staff. No building. No business. It's all BS! There is no legal department. His may have above average knowledge of the law due to the fact that he has spent much of his time either in court or behind bars.

Sorry John... the truth be told. And rather than post another BS rebutal in an attempt to make you look like a legitimate business, why not just post your physical business address along with a business phone where you can be contacted, served, and picked-up on one of the outstanding warrants you have? If you want to sue me, I challenge you to do so. Knowing when and where you'll be in court, we can have you arrested on the steps... once again.

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When asked where I heard about the position, I DID in fact respond by telling the "agent" that I found the listing on Virtual Vocations. He then went on a long winded rant saying Virtual Vocations did not have the right to post this listing, and that he was going to file a cease and desist order against them, and sue them, etc, etc, etc. (they're obviously extremely sue happy as they've threatened me many times)

No, I did not cancel claiming I found a negative report on this website. I emailed the "agent" and canceled because I did research on Abstract Industries and NONE of the public information that I found matched what I was told over the phone by the "agent". (I was told the company had been in business since the 1970's, however public information says 2004 and that they had a good standing on the BBB, however the BBB has NEVER heard of them, etc.) I canceled because the false information that was given to me, and the ridiculous "payment amount" for creating a bunch of email addresses seemed fishy to me and I did not want to get caught up in a scam.

The legal department from Abstract Industries has posted incorrect information on me. Their "research" (the link they placed in their rebuttal) turned up information that has nothing to do with me. I am not from Sunrise, FL nor am I associated with any dog grooming business OR the Reputation Store. I am a married woman with children who has worked from home for over 4 years now as a Virtual Assistant. I AM a citizen of the United States of America, born here and lived here all my life, I am not from Peru, nor have I ever been there.

I do not know or work for a Ryan or Jessica. I work on my own, at home, and do not contract work out - so this person whom Abstract Industries is trying to push off as me, is a completely different person using the same name as me (all of which I can, and will prove by legal documents if necessary).

I do not search for jobs on CraigsList because of all the scams listed on there. I found this job listing via my subscription to Virtual Vocations (a site that gathers virtual positions from all over the net, and lists them to subscribers).

I am NOT an affiliate of anyone, including this "Reputation.com" that Abstract is trying to tie me to, I am not an affiliate of anyone, nor do I work with anyone.

This is all FALSE information that this company is obviously using to move the attention off of them onto an honest person trying to prevent others from getting scammed.

They have no right or grounds to file suit against me. I was threatened over the phone not to file any such report, and I'm being threatened again. I did nothing wrong. I filed this report because I honestly believe this company to be a scam.

And yes, it seems a bit fishy that a J.Lopez filed this report against me AND also filed the report that Abstract is trying to link me to.... another proof of a fraudulent company and action.

**Thank you Ariana for pointing out more holes in their story. The last thing I need is a dirty company like this bringing my name and reputation down.

The company's rebuttal to this claim seems to have a few holes in it.

1. The company cited another Rip Off Report that is also pressing charges against Pamela.  Problem is, the report they linked to was written BY THE SAME PERSON that made this company's rebuttal.  J. Lopez must be a busy lady.

2. The company's website (www.abstractindustriesllc.com) is almost completely under construction.  More than 80% of the links all go to "Coming Soon."  I can't see any legitimate information on the site that indicates that actual business is done here (no client list, no employee list, no concrete services provided, etc.).  This website claims the company has been around since 2004.

3. This website (http://econnect.entrepreneur.com/jackcola) from Entrepreneur Magazine profiles Jack Cola, the CEO of this company.  This article claims that the company was founded in 1967, but has only been doing business since 2004. 

4. Jack Cola's LinkedIn page (http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackcola) shows that he has a ton of expertise in criminal law and private investigation.  Given the enormous amount of personal information they demand upfront before you can even interview for a position, I'm wary of giving that info to someone who is so well versed in this type of law.

5. This company is not accredited with the BBB. http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=y&compid=201750076
The BBB says this company's file was opened on July 16, 2010.  Awfully recent for a company that's supposedly been around for 40 years.

Overall, I'm skeptical of a company who makes claims of being founded for almost 40 years but on its own website says that they've only been in existence since 2004.  I sent a request for an application for a data entry position at this company yesterday and have yet to hear back, although I know I will not provide the detailed personal information (copies of social security card and drivers license, etc.) they are requesting without a firm offer of employment as is typical of most hiring procedures. 

I haven't made up my mind about this company yet, but at this point I'm wary.  I will update again if I learn anything else that tips the scale in one direction or another.

I just received a nasty message from this company. They said that if I file a report with the BBB or with Rip Off Report without merit they will take me to court and sue me.

I don't file false reports. The VERY little information he did give was false (he claimed to have good standing on the BBB, yet he/his company is not even listed, he claimed my SS# was for a background check in the job listing then said it was to verify citizenship in an email, he claimed to never have received my application including my social security card through is secure server then suddenly claimed to have found it, then claimed he has been in business since the 1970's when public records show the company was created in 2004.) He continues by leaving a threatening message on my voice mail in an attempt to scare me, in response to an email I sent asking him to remove my information, and telling him I would be filing reports.

I did apply for this project based on the listing from an online job site. That does not mean he should be allowed to scam me. I am tired of being scammed, as are many looking to work from home. This is an attempt to warn others so they don't go through the hassle and give this company such vital and private information -- I'm not out to get anyone.