Probably too late, but need advice... I've been ripped off!

[outlander]

This is how weeks drag into months drag into years. The sculptor I was having issues with took a lot of money from a lot of people who are still looking for closure years later. He's even got his own thread on the Statue Forum. Lot of unhappy people over there.

I wish I would have discovered his past history before I befriended and trusted him.

Mike Hill is playing you, GhostHost. He has stolen from you. He needs to do nothing at this point but outlast you. Maybe make an excuse, a meanlingless promise now and then. Tell you how bad he feels about the "misunderstanding". It's easy.

Get off your butt or be a punk. You need to warn others before he gets more "little people" like us. Start up a site. It's easy.

 

[TymerDC]

I agree with Outlander.....do something and don't be afraid. People need to know about this creep.

 

[TymerDC]

Ghost..how about some updates !!

 

[vaderdarth]

GH just updated back on 5-10-2010, and the issue is still unresolved.

 

[Clutch]

He's a member of www.theclubhouse1.net. Have you tried reaching him there?

 

[Paracord Junky]

Maybe the RPF should import the 45 Day Revolution.

 

[TymerDC]

Ghost,

Sort of an update. I just thought I'd let you know that Mike Hill was seen at the Monsterpalooza in LA this year. Least thats what I was told by a friend who attended.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Even if you're not interested in suing the threat of a lawsuit could work...

 

[wackychimp]

Sorry to hear about this man, this stinks.

My one take-away from this thread is to never pay (large sums like this) in full up front... even from a "well known" guy. I do web development and work on a staggered payment schedule; there's no reason that others can't too.

I hope you get your resolution soon.

 

[darth_myeek]

Even if you're not interested in suing the threat of a lawsuit could work...

Isn't theft over a grand a felony?


found this wiki not sure how accurate it is.

United States
In the U.S., plenary regulation of theft exists only at the state level, in the sense that most thefts by default will be prosecuted by the state in which the theft occurred. The federal government has criminalized certain narrow categories of theft which directly affect federal agencies or interstate commerce.

Although many U.S. states have retained larceny as the primary offence,[1] some have now adopted theft provisions.

For example, California consolidated a variety of common law crimes into theft in 1927, and now distinguishes between two types of theft, grand theft and petty theft.[2] Grand theft generally consists of the theft of something of value over $400 (it can be money, labor or property),[3] while petty theft is the default category for all other thefts.[4] Grand theft is punishable by up to a year in jail or prison, and can either be seen as a misdemeanor or felony.[5] while petty theft is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or six months in jail.

Repeated offenders who continue to steal may become subject to life imprisonment in certain states. [8]

 

[EvilRocketeer]

he open a thread for people to ask him questions: You should try to call him out on the statue forum (i think this is the thread outlander was mentioning)

http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=67254&page=19&highlight=mike+hill