My name is Raymond Newberry, a former owner of a franchise known as Friendly Computers. Friendly Computers can also be found under the listing of Big L's Corporation. Now they are also owners of Computer Renneseance.
The reason for the e-mail is to provide interested buyers with a little information about the Friendly Computers Franchise owned by the Ward's in Las Vegas Nevada.
One of the things that they failed to represent is the fact that the brother portrayed on the Friendly Computers selling brochures, door hangars, website and various other marketing material is the he is a convicted sexual predator. We found this out recently due to an arrest prior to Thanksgiving day. It was noted that he was arrested at his house at the time with an underage victim. Apparently he had a network of computers set up in his home with roughly 3 terabytes of pornography involving under age children.
I am providing you with a list of warnings that can be found on the following website:
http://work-at-home.business-opportunities.biz/2008/01/24/friendly-computers-chain-has-60-home-based-franchisees/comment-page-1/#comment-390613
I leave my real name with city and zip-code so that anyone interested in contacting me regarding a potential purchase or story on the Ward brothers can do so. I am not asking for any profits as that is not my intention. My intention is as a watch dog grass roots American is to warn potential consumers to do your homework first, then decide if the purchase is right for you.
Raymond Newberry
Temecula, CA 92592
Keep away from Friendly Computers. They have wiped out the life savings of dozens of people. They don't have a working marketing plan. In fact they recently sold their flagship stores in Las Vegas which went bust after only 4 months. They have since reopened under the name Computer Renaissance. These are very shady characters.
J L M on December 18th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
These are very deceptive and dangerous people! They are taking people's money and leaving them high and dry. I never even broke even while in the business with these narcissistic predators! There are many people who've lost their retirement, life savings, and even college funds for their kidsdon't even consider this business it's a sham.
RGN on December 18th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Friendly Computers will take every drop of change that they can squeeze out of you. They will call your home and threaten anyone that answers the phone be it you or your child should you decide to leave the franchise.
Research shows convicted sex offender is corporate family member working with computers in the corporate office. Currently arrested for producing pornography with under age child. Case pending.
Don on December 19th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Just burn your money in the back yard before getting involved with any of their business ventures. You will be far better off. This includes the newest venture: Sassy Sal's Vegas BBQ
Nasty Nasty people who lie and take advantage of anyone they can. No decent Franchise Broker should sell this franchise their clients.
Fat Steve on December 19th, 2008 at 9:22 am
The lies and promises are one issue. Friendly Computers never lived up to any of the things promised. No support, an ad campaign that doesn't exist and increasing costs that are hidden in the fine print.
Another issue is the pending court case for the 2nd time sex offender which was also hidden from franchise owners. Would you do business with a company that employs a couple of convicted sex offenders? How about one that threatens women and children?
This family has been peddling franchises for years and will move on as soon as they milk this one dry too.
Stay away from this franchise!
homer on December 19th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
These men could have written a bookHow to become a Predator..by Day and Night. They prey upon good, honest people trying to put in a honest day work and make a profit. They will withdrawn every dime you earnand more from your account. They are under investigation for not adhering to terms of the contracts they have written and signed.
According the the local newsone of the brothers, actually the face of FC, has been arrested for child pornography.
Buyer Beware !!!!
Raymond Newberry on December 22nd, 2008 at 3:10 pm
My name is Raymond Newberry, some of you may wonder if any of the following caims are real and if so how can you verfiy what is written.
I am of the opinion that the above claims can be proven and it should be your right to this knowledge.
To quote a lousy lawyer that the Wards hired to fight a restraining order that I applied for rather than sypathise with the proof I presented to the court she blamed me for, not doing my homework.
The Wards have no visible track record of the above claims because they use tactics that scare the bejesus out of people.
As far as I am concerned the homework starts right hereI put my name on it, I Live in Temecula, California 92592. I am not hard to find. Anyone with an ounce of concern can find me anytime by doing a simple search and I am readily available to talk to you.
I will not try and convice you to make the purchase but I will confirm any questions about what is written on this web-site to the best of my knowledge.
Again my name is Raymond Newberry, Temecula, California 92592, I am ready to put a voice behind these accusations.
Raymond Newberry on December 22nd, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I would like to point out a mistake I previously wrote.
I will not try and convice you to make the purchase but I will confirm any questions about what is written on this web-site to the best of my knowledge.
The actual meaning should be the following:
I will not try and convince you out of making the purchase, but I will confirm any questions about what is written on this web-site to the best of my knowledge.
Raymond newberry
Temecula, California
U.S.A.