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Subject: nywholesalers@optonline.net
Traders_name: Maren Kozbial & Richard Waine

Comments: I had purchased and paid for 10 Abercrombie jackets $650.00 thru Ioffer, they never sent the items. They were recently arrested in Naussau NY for internet fraud for $27,000 with Ebay, Ioffer..etc. Been in contact with seller and she lies about shipment, confronted her about her arrest (which can be found by googling her name Maren Kozbial ), she stated that the charges were dropped. I am currently working with the investigator on her case and he told me the case is very much open against her. At the end she closed up shop on Ioffer the same week after I exposed her but she did scam 20+ people during this time period. If you were one of these victims contact me and i'll give your all the info and contacts to report her.

Message from Mediator: Please see:

November 29, 2005
Mineola, NY

A woman was charged Friday with a felony count of scheming to defraud after she allegedly sold $27,000 worth of clothing and other items on the Internet, but never delivered the goods, a prosecutor said.
Full Story:
http://1010wins.com/topstories/local_story_308132840.html

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Subject: sonshine321@verizon.net
traders_name: Jason Dettrow

Comments: Jason had me send him 2 beanies and didn't pay for them and he keep them

traders_name: Robert Orfant

Comments: Beware of this seller on ebay. Once he gets your money you never hear from hime again. I won an auction and paid via paypal and have never received my item. I filed a complaint with ebay and paypal. Ebay does nothing as usual but I did paid with credit card so I have filed a complaint with them. The guy has several negatives.

I'm posting this email here as further warning of AC's continual lies. Given their track record of inventing things, I wouldn't be surprised if the new "sales manager" is in fact simply a product of Mark and Maryanne's imagination?! For any customer who has received this recent email and who has not yet received their goods, DO NOT BELIEVE THE PROMISES CONTAINED IN THE EMAIL! AC will NOT deliver!!! I urge you to try to get a refund through paypal or your bank ASAP.
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Email dated 16th November 2005, from this email address:
Americana_Couture_Public_Relat_vyrrry@postsnet.com

For immediate release
About your orders - An update for Americana Couture clients - 2005

Well, the holidays are almost upon us and Americana Couture hit the proverbial bump in the road this year. Unfortunately, as a consequence many orders have been delayed. We are, however, diligently trying to clear everything up and make sure everyone receives their orders in as timely a manner as we can. This is the number one goal and each of you is a priority.

Lets get to some recent changes. Maryanne has left on emergency leave for an extended period of time. Fortunately she remains our creative guru, but she will not be in the office. We have changed management. I, Mark, am the new sales manager. I have worked in marketing and publicity in the past. I also have retail experience. I will do my best to resolve your personal delivery issues or any other problems so that you remain a satisfied client.

In addition, at the beginning of November 2005, we hired a new CFO, working through an affiliate company. This person has over 30+ years of financial management. She has joined our team because she believes in our product. We are now endeavoring to overcome past shortcomings. For you new customers, rest assured that your orders are being processed, manufactured, and shipped within the time limits stated. For our loyal past clients we are doing all we can to get your orders out to you as soon as we can and as quickly as we can.

Besides changing management, we are also moving. This has also been a distraction, but we feel that we are almost back on track.Because we feel that you, our clients, are our most important asset, and because we sincerely regret any delays in shipment of pending orders, we would like to offer the following:

For our non-wholesale clients we offer a 10% discount on your next order or free shipping on your next order. Please contact me at vip@americanacouture.com.
If you are a wholesaler and your order has been delayed please contact me directly at vip@americanacouture.com to see how I can assist you to get your order to you in a timely fashion. We are also have a special free gift or discount to make up for the delay in shipment.

In any case, whether you are a non-wholesale client, or a wholesaler, and you have a past due shipment, I will need you to include in your correspondence with me your order number along with your correct mailing address so I can process your order based on this schedule or any other schedule we agree on.

It is our goal to honor all orders. We do ask for your patience while we work through and ship any past due orders. The quality of Americana Couture is the best in the marketplace and that will not change with these changes. We are the finest Swarovski crystal encrusted clothing house in the business and we will always strive to maintain that standard. I am here to help and do all I can to try and make you as happy as I can. It is our sincere hope that all clients will be patient and will continue to be loyal Americana Couture clients in the future.

If you have not received your order email me at vip@americanacouture.com. I want to help everybody that I can. We have a new manager who is on the ball and wants to resolve any complaints or issues so that Americana Couture shine again after some difficulties. We are here for you and want to hear from you. So please if you have not received your order please email me and let me know so I can personally take care of you.

Finally, I would also suggest email over phone at this time. This just makes sure we have no miscommunication errors while we endeavor to get all orders processed in a timely fashion.

Thank YOU from all of us here at Americana Couture and GOD bless" I am here and I am the new sales managers.my boss is the new CFO and she wants to resolve all issues with clients in 4-6 months total. I am sure you may know that there are a lot of outstanding orders out there. How can we resolve your particular issue? We have been diligently trying to resolve all these past mistakes and issues on the part of the past management. I have been working so hard because I believe in this company and the product itself. The product is one of a kind and just FABULOUS!

Here is what I propose.

You find your order number and then look at your ETA for that particular order.That is the estimated time of delivery for your product to be delivered. I
have learned there were a lot of issues while I was not here in regards to delivery that should have been handled different but I along with our new CFO are trying to resolve all the issues and this will take some time but we are here and we are doing all we can to get product out and resolve these issues.

12500-13000 December 2005
13001-13200 January 2006
13201-13400 February 2006
13401-13600 March 2006

You tell me how I can resolve this issue for you in particular. I am all ears and will do my best to make this happen. This is a bit overwhelming for me also considering we are moving at the same time but I want to make sure you know I am doing all I can to make this happen for you. You may have spoken with me in the past but never in this capacity so please be understanding with me when I ask questions that help me to try and resolve issues with you and your order.I will also be getting all orders that have come in since October 19th out in the timeframe you're used to.My goal is as much as I can 100% customer satisfaction. I know you do not feel like I am doing all I can but I am. I am still here and I am still working on getting product out to you. I am trying so hard to make things turn around because this company is absolutely gorgeous and so worth the wait. Let me know how I can be of service. I know you might be totally annoyed, confused, angered or just hate us here at Americana Couture but I am the man that is here to try and resolve your particular issue. Drop me an email anytime.

Americana CoutureVIP Services: vip@americanacouture.com

--This Company's Caution Page--
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Note from Mediator:
If you have an outstanding order, please contact the company again. Please keep Traderlist updated.

Comments: In the case of State vs. Maryanne Chisholm I have no complaints. I am extrememly happy to see that justice has been carrried out in the case of Maryanne Chisholm. She will be behind bars until she is 70 years old and unable to hurt anyone else with her devious ways. While I may not see restitution in the near future from Americana Couture I am in the process of doing just that. Be glad that Maryanne Chisholm is off the streets, off the web and behind bars. Yahoo! It's only a matter of time for her counterpart.

--This company's Caution Page--
http://www.traderlist.com/AmericanaCouture.html

Judge calls use of money ‘obscene orgy of spending’

Former head of Safari Media ripped off $24M from investors and used money for lavish spending.

DAVID PITTMAN
Tucson Citizen

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/news/business/112405d1_chisholm

and

Tucson Region
$24M swindle brings 32 years

By Kim Smith
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.24.2005

http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/103960.php

also:

http://www.azag.gov/press_releases/nov/2005/112305b.html

www.traderlist.com/AmericanaCouture.html

Subject: americana couture
traders_name: mark chisholm

Comments: Has anyone else received the latest e-mail from Mark? What is this about? After two years are we really going to get our orders? Its really not fair - I filed complaints with all the suggested entities and no one ever helped - district attorney, etc - does anyone have any advice?

--This Company's Caution Page--
http://www.traderlist.com/AmericanaCouture.html

*Note from Mediator, Pat:
Any customer of Americana Couture who has not received his/her order should send an email to the Company stating exactly what is owed, along with your name and address.

traders_name: American Couture

Comments: I have been waiting since 2003 or 2004 for my order to arrive and it has not but each time I inquire I am told 2-3 weeks. I just gave up, but then I received an email from American couture on order updates and thought how dare they send me anything but my order. They should not be in business!

--This company's Caution Page--
http://www.traderlist.com/AmericanaCouture.html

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Subject: www.americanacouture.com
traders_name: Maryanne & Mark Chisholm

Comments: The current home page of the website for Americana Couture is hilarious. It says Maryanne is away on a "family emergency". Why don't they tell the truth and say she's in jail for bankruptcy fraud? Hmmm, they don't tell you that she's been recently convicted of 54 counts of illegal sale of securities, three counts of fraudulent schemes and artifices and a single count of illegally conducting an enterprise.

The website says everyone who has not received their orders will be getting them soon. I hope those of you that have been waiting for month and years do get yours but I wouldn't be holding my breath. I find the whole pack of lies recently posted on the www.americanacouture.com website quite sickening!

--This person's Caution Page--
http://www.traderlist.com/AmericanaCouture.html

Subject: atesar@hargray.com
traders_name: Ann Barbour-Tesar

Comments: seller is defrauding buyers. seller sells counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbags. Seller does not refund $ when counterfeit item is returned. seller recently change eBay ID from hhiann to something4nothingllc.

Seller may have a lot of feedback, but is very dishonest.

Subject: Krystalivy2005@yahoo.com
traders_name: Krystal Ivy

Comments: we hada trade in sep of 05 my diaper bag, new pacis and sheets for a bottle warmer and a few baby tops i sent this package she said she got and sent my 4 weeks later i never got it shes a liar im not the only one shes done this to i took pity upon her and she used me end of her email With love through Christ:

Krystal and Joshua Ivy

being christian obviously she should no better.i have all emails from her also she lives in russellville 72801