If you happen upon an ad in Craigslist or any other "jobs" site offering you finanical independence and a chance to own your own business with no up-front cash outlay, and they answer the phone "Movie-Clips," Movie-Clips Productions," or "this is Shaun," or and of the numerous aliases he's been know to use over the years - steer clear.
In fact, feel free to give me a call and I can fill you in on the blow-by-blow experience I had with this shyster. He owes me roughly $20,000.00 at this time, because of failure to deliver on not one, but TWO issues of this magazine.
Sadly, the community loved it. It was a very nice direct-mail piece. And, for the first several issues, I had no problems with Movie-Clips ... but he runs this scheme on a grossly inflated premise of having "hundreds of current publishers," when in fact, after digging a bit, we determined he may have a handful. And, his cash flow is always very low, so he can't get your product printed and shipped as agreed.
There are many opportunities out there - this is not one of them. Like I said, feel free to call me, but be prepared to give me your contact information in return, as I have a sneaking suspicion Shaun Michaels, or Michael Shaun Boylan, or whatever name he's currently using trolls this site and tries to discredit those who have resorted to this to expose his heinous activities. His "partner in crime" "John" is perhaps even worse, but he's just a lackey according to "Shaun" so best advice - avoid them like the plague they are, and give me a call for details. 512-xxx-xxxx.
Mike
Georgetown,#2Author of original report
Mon, November 06, 2017
Over two years later, and Mr. Shaun Michaels (or whatever name he's using these days) and his Ponzi scheme MovieClips Magazine (I know he's changed the name of the coupon mailer to something else, perhaps to hide from those he's stolen money from) still owes me $20,000.00. I'm sure he can't scrape together the funds ...
I've chatted with innumerable people who almost bought into this scheme, and have swayed dozens away from throwing money his way. I'd guess I've cost him far more than the $20K he stole from me, and I'll continue to TRUTHFULLY tell anyone of my experience with this con artist. He "claims" he has hundreds of publishers - but won't provide a list to anyone who asks. Now, tell me - if you had a company that grew through the relationship with hundreds, wouldn't you be eager to share those names? I know I would! My guess is that at any given time, he has between six - maybe twelve, active publishers.
So, I have determined that my station in life regarding this con game is to continue to offer anyone who calls the TRUTH about Shaun Michaels, and his coupon mailer (whatever he's calling it this week).
I hope Mr. Michaels decides to sue me, or this website regarding my posts. That will give me the opportunity to share the TRUTH with a judge or arbitrator, but I doubt he can afford or find an attorney as disreputable as he is.
So, those of you doing your due diligence, good on you! Please feel free to call, my phone number is still (((REDACTED))) and I'll give you my TRUTHFUL account of my experience. He's now claiming he doesn't remember me ... Perhaps he's screwed over so many he can't keep track. He's also claiming this website is disreputable, which is laughable, coming from him, a consummate con artist running a Ponzi scheme. I ask everyone I talk to, to give him my regards and tell him I'm still waiting for my $20,000.00. He usually cuts off all communication after that ...
I've even had the opportunity to visit with print companies who have called me from my report, and once we've chatted, they've either refused to do business with him, or have severed ties (most printers severe ties because he doesn't pay them).
So, call me with any questions - I have nothing to hide, unlike Shaun Michaels. My name is Mike Fisher, and my phone number is still (((REDACTED)))
MC Publisher
St Petersburg,#3UPDATE EX-employee responds
Wed, September 28, 2016
These guys got tired of the heat from Movie Clips so they changed the name... AGAIN... It is now Hollywood Savings Coupons Magazine. Please do your research before sending a penny to these guys.
#4Author of original report
Tue, April 26, 2016
i did just that (filed a complaint with the FL AG office). They couldn't get any response from the coward, either. He hides from the truth, and dodges confrontation. Typical sociopathic criminal behavior. So the FL AG said there wasn't much they could do - at this time. Perhaps with enough people filing complaints, they'll become more motivated. If I can stop folks from jumping into this guy's web, by sharing my experiences - including prospective publishers and print shops - that's good karma. Every person that visits with me and decides that this scam is exactly what it is is a small victory for me, and another failure for Shaun Michael Boylan, or whatever name he's currently using. I lost $20K - maybe I can prevent several times that amount from flowing through his slimey fingers, or create hiccups in his printing and distribution process by alerting printers of his nefarious practices.
But thanks for you input.
M. Fisher
Ripped off in the Midwest
Other,#5Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 26, 2016
Contact the Florida attorney generals office and file a complaint....they are aware of the scam....I almost fell for it, luckily I had legal advice which uncovered his and his partner criminal background and their many aliases. He is still posting ads on Craigslist and recruiting. .. hopefully he will be locked up for good very soon.
#6Author of original report
Mon, April 11, 2016
Apparently, my phione number(512-635-1354) was truncated in the report, so calling me wasn't an option. So I'm listing my phone number here: 512-635-1354 if you need to visit with me about Shaun Michaels, Michael Shaun Boylan, MOvie-Clips Productions, or whatever names they're currently using.