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  • Report:  #1038140

Complaint Review: Rob Thomas claims to represent Valerie Harper - Internet California

Reported By:
Becky - Birmingham, Alabama,
Submitted:
Updated:

Rob Thomas claims to represent Valerie Harper
Internet, California, United States of America
Phone:
760-861-1955
Web:
http://www.valerieharper.com
Categories:
Tell us has your experience with this business or person been good? What's this?
My name is Becky, my twitter is http://www.twitter.com/bloggerbecky.

It seems this @4everrob aka Rob aka Bob Thomas guy is a fraud do not give into his phishing scam claiming to offer authentic autographed books by Valerie Harper He uses Valerie Harpers name on Facebook and a website. It looks like an official website, but in fact it could be a fake. I have heard fans can even create a .com domain and make it sound legit, and claim it is an official website, when it is NOT.

Anyone can also create a fake celebrity twitter account and confirm it has been verified, when we know it is NOT real! On the valerieharper.com domain he uses the name Rob on one page, then states as if he is Valerie Harper and says his name is Bob. Which name is it? hmm
http://www.valerieharper.com
http://www.valerieharper.com/irhoda
https://www.facebook.com/#!/valerieharperfans?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/valerieharperactress?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.twitter.com/4everrob
I could buy Valerie Harpers book for only $15 on Amazon,
B&N,BAM,whereas this scam @ 4everrob is wanting $48 really what a scam!?!

I think someone should stop this con @ 4everrob guy everyone knows Val Harper does not have time to sign that many books if she is dying.

He set up an @ yahoo.com  email and is telling people Valerie Harper will personally autograph all these I Rhoda books for $48.

These people who fall prey will receive an autoreply asking for credit card info, name, address, and phone number. Sounds phishy to me. He is claiming that Valerie will sign so many books and he already has
1000+ emails.

I ask you, how does Valerie have time to sit down and sign or personalize all these books for people? I doubt knowing she has cancer, she will be spending her days doing this.  Everything he says is, Val
& I. Dont you think this is too good to be true?

On 3/16/2013 I was just about to give into his scheme, until I asked questions about how secure his email is, and how legit the autographs are. He used to update order info every single day via the .com domain,
until I then began questioning the security and authenticity of the autographed books. Appraisers will tell you that anyone can forge an autograph to make it seem legit, when it fact it could be someone else
signing, stamped, or auto-penned.

He then used me as an example via Twitter, saying terrible remarks about me that I was an alermist and got others to take part in talking bad about me.

He then called my home number threatening to have an attorney of Vals to silence me if I didnt shut up this is why I am warning everyone-this guy is a fake.

To begin with if this were a real PR guy, he would not have gotten so bent out of shape when I dared to question the legitimacy of this offer.
Yes I have contacted the IC3, Attorney Generals of both states involved (Alabama and California)
I also have saved screen shots, emails, tweets for future references.

I need help spreading the word about my bad experience so that no one else will fall for his scheme.

Please I ask that someone help me in this matter. It also seems he may have hacked into her website, Facebook or twitter. These people falling prey to this scam are unaware of what is happening. He has them
all suckered. As the old saying goes, Theres a sucker born every minute author uknown

I will not allow anyone to silence me on this matter, when I know as a consumer I was in the right to ask questions. For him to threaten me with so-called legal tactics, I believe he is a cyber-bully. I do not think Valerie Harper would allow this to happen, if she was aware. She may not be aware of this taking place. Even if he actually knows her, it seems hes just some crazed fan that attended all of her book signings
and snapped pictures. The pictures on his twitter page shows.

Also the fact is, you can buy the I Rhoda book on Amazon, B&N, Walmart, or anywhere for $15, so why is he charging so much. It has been suggested to me that he may be hiring people to help with autographs. One would think Valerie Harper does not have time anymore to sit down and autograph all these books he claims people have ordered. If she has cancer, along with filming engagements, how can she have the time to do all this? It has also come to my attention by others that Valerie may not even be aware of the fact he is capitalizing on her illness, and the fact she may be dying soon, and he knows people will be willing to dish out money for this. The television show Pawn Stars and other similar shows tell you that appraisers turn down autographs of any kind because you cannot prove the fact that it is legitimate unless you were there and actually witness the celebrity signing. It is of no monetary value unless you have proof.


8 Updates & Rebuttals

SMRichards

New York,
reply to all commenters and original poster

#2General Comment

Sat, October 05, 2013

If he is legit, why did he spazz out when some consumer asked a question in reference to  the security of his email address or website for that matter? What this person was trying to relay is that for this man to become all wigged out because she just asked a legitimate question before giving this man any money is very understandable. He flips out and falsely accuses this fan of of being an "alarmist" or a "troll" on Twitter. Then she replies in defense to this person that they believe he is promoting a scam, and is reporting him to the proper officials. This man calls this person's home, based on the contact info she submitted initially before this happened. He says he is Valerie's assistant, and they do not want to seek legal action if they do not have to. So, he offers a peace offering to shut her up, and she declines - why? Because this man had a group of people that he somehow rallied together like some witch hunt, and harrass her on her blogs all over the internet with nasty comments, that was very disturbing. Many people have come forward and cannot understand how a celebrity that the media is saying she is "one of the nicest" has not come forward and personally apologized to her. There is also a possibility they don't think Valerie knows about this. I think it's time Valerie Harper knows the truth!

As for Michael Roman and Rob Thomas, shame on you! Shame on you Michael, for getting involved in this, when this should have only been an issue between Ms. Becky, Mr. Thomas and Ms. Harper. No one should have been involved in the first place, and for Mr. Thomas to drag her through hell on Twitter and worse have some other people say hateful things in comments to her blog is just disgraceful! Again it is time Ms. Harper deserves to know the truth. The rest of everyone else should butt out and mind your own business.

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If he is legit, why did he spazz out when some consumer asked a question in reference to  the security of his email address or website for that matter? What this person was trying to relay is that for this man to become all wigged out because she just asked a legitimate question before giving this man any money is very understandable. He flips out and falsely accuses this fan of of being an "alarmist" or a "troll" on Twitter. Then she replies in defense to this person that they believe he is promoting a scam, and is reporting him to the proper officials. This man calls this person's home, based on the contact info she submitted initially before this happened. He says he is Valerie's assistant, and they do not want to seek legal action if they do not have to. So, he offers a peace offering to shut her up, and she declines - why? Because this man had a group of people that he somehow rallied together like some witch hunt, and harrass her on her blogs all over the internet with nasty comments, that was very disturbing. Many people have come forward and cannot understand how a celebrity that the media is saying she is "one of the nicest" has not come forward and personally apologized to her. There is also a possibility they don't think Valerie knows about this. I think it's time Valerie Harper knows the truth!

As for Michael Roman and Rob Thomas, shame on you! Shame on you Michael, for getting involved in this, when this should have only been an issue between Ms. Becky, Mr. Thomas and Ms. Harper. No one should have been involved in the first place, and for Mr. Thomas to drag her through hell on Twitter and worse have some other people say hateful things in comments to her blog is just disgraceful! Again it is time Ms. Harper deserves to know the truth. The rest of everyone else should butt out and mind your own business.


silverscreenactor

California,
Response

#3General Comment

Tue, October 01, 2013

I am a member of the SAG. If he represents Ms. Harper, she should be ashamed of herself for depending on this joker and professional affairs. My girlfriend is currently working on the set of one of Ms. Harper's latest projects, she's also an assistant of sorts to all on the set. I am sure she will have plenty to discuss with Ms. Harper about this issue. Robert Thomas has kept her out of the loop on this, so Ms. Harper will be made aware of this situation.

Best Regards.


Pinkerton62

Connecticut,
WTF?!? Where is my book?

#4Consumer Comment

Fri, May 03, 2013

Rob is getting forgetful, or maybe has too many orders to keep up. Where is my book?!? I ordered your book, you never replied. What happened to my personal data? I knew this offer was too good to be true. I have alerted my credit card company to keep a watch on my card. I suggest everyone who gave this man their identity info do the same.


Elisa

Delaware,
Definitely A Scam

#5Consumer Comment

Wed, May 01, 2013

There are people who are hired to log into celebrity websites to Tweet their tweets to their fans.. So in essence, Rob Thomas is the one who does all of her media online. There is no way to authenticate if the autographs are legitimate, and that is very sad. No one, not even someone who claims to be from the press, or daughter can validate this for all of us. The only way we can be certain Valerie is in fact signing these books, is if we were there to witness her signing. I am appalled that this man is capitalizing on her cancer. I am pleased that people have come forward, such as myself, and admitted that this man is a con and he needs to be stopped!


Chatty Cathy

Colorado,
I Rhoda book deal is misleading

#6Consumer Comment

Tue, April 30, 2013

I have to say, there is no way these signatures are legit. No way! These autographs are being signed by Valerie Harper's assistant Rob Thomas, not Valerie Harper herself.

This is false advertisement, and is misleading to her fans!


Alphanumeric

Tucson,
Arizona,
Apologize

#7General Comment

Mon, April 22, 2013

Becky, here is a link to a Yahoo Group discussion on which Rob Thomas was representing Valerie Harper way back in July 2000.  Do you really believe it's more likely that he's been running a scam for 12 years, or that he's really Valerie Harper's webmaster, like he says?

Link: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/maryrhoda/message/2547


Becky

Weaver,
Alabama,
RE: Michael2424

#8Author of original report

Sat, April 20, 2013

If they want to seek legal action against me they can try! Anyone can sue anyone, anywhere, but if they can prove it, and make it stick in court, that is another!

I doubt Valerie wants to spend her last days, months, year(s) battling this out in court. I do not think Valerie Harper is even aware of this is happening. As far as I am concerned, if you or anyone else has anything to say to me, you speak to my attorney! I will gladly give you his phone number. Rob has my contact info, if you need it.

I don't owe you "Michael" any explanations! 

My best regards;
Becky


Michael2424

Park Ridge,
Illinois,
I am a member of the PRESS and these libelous accusations are false

#9Consumer Comment

Sat, April 20, 2013

I don't even know where to begin in commenting on this ridiculous manifesto of trash.

I am an entertainment reporter and professional photographer who has dealt with Valerie Harper's representative, Rob Thomas, on many occasions. Mr. Thomas is 100% legit.

Let's start with a basic lesson on names. Did you know that both Rob and Bob are derivatives of the name Robert? Sorry to blow your "conspiracy theory" but most people know this by the time they reach the 5th grade.

The only reason I found this report is due to the fact that my Web site tracks who people are searching for on my site Simply s****.>
If I were Mr. Thomas, I'd have ALL of you in court on defamation charges. This load of speculative, inaccurate nonsense should be removed immediately. 

Not only are you defaming a stand-up, legitimate businessman -- but by default -- you are defaming Valerie Harper during what must be the most difficult period of her entire life.

Unless you have deep pockets to pay for legal fees, I suggest you delete this report.  And get your facts straight before you wrongly and crazily shoot off your mouth again.

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