Starkeeper - FBI Complaint
I am meeting with my local police this afternoon for advice regarding pursuit of this starkeeper fraud. My daughter may end up losing her money, but this Melody Reed or Schenk person is going to jail! By the way, access the FBI internet fraud division and file a complaint at the following link http://www1.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp .
Posted by P.O.ed Dad; updated 04/29/03
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LEt the rest of us know what to do!
Posted by CAC; updated 04/29/03
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Go to the site that I listed and file a complaint with the FBI. It only takes a few minutes, and you will likely get a response. Also try calling the Maryland State Police at 301-729-2101 and file a complaint. Post your results please.
Posted by PO'ed dad; updated 04/29/03
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Let me know the outake also. I have filed a complaint through the BBB but I will also do one through the FBI
Posted by Leticia; updated 04/29/03
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Hello I have filed a complaint to today to FBI. See also
Starkeeper_ issue. One by the name Ellen have send police already to Melody`s adress.
Thanks!
Posted by jen; updated 04/30/03
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Please check out the Angeldust Creations message thread. A Lt. From the MD police dept has posted information of the Deputy in charge of this case. They are aware of the situation, I would recommend getting in contact with them ASAP.
Posted by Susie; updated 04/30/03
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Also take a look at this site for complaints: http://www.101bridalgowns.com/forums101/show_message.htm?mid=33510#m33534
And there are more on 101bridalgowns with lots of data, also do a seach on the knot for Melody many more complaints.
I also say contact the FBI internet fraud and dispute, contact BBB and police. Search this site as well, many complaints. I too had suffered but got my money back. The FBI will be able to use her party pop account, her email addresses since she had an aol account and phone numbers to track her down. I think all that have not got a refund should find a lawyer and join a lawsui together - then she would be possibly face felony charges
Perhaps someone should start a message to join lawsuit
I can`t believe the number of complaints
It has been filling up my mail box
There are some folks that seem to have a lot of info on her and what is scarey is that I have seen about 5 different mailing addresses
I also suggest calling another bridal shop in Frostbug and see if they have heard of her or know her shop where abouts.....
Posted by Denise; updated 05/01/03
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Please see this message : Our office recently received a complaint in regards to Ms. Reed. In order to direct your calls to the proper agency, you may contact Deputy Warren Carter at (301)777-5959, Allegany County Sheriff`s Office. I am familiar with this subject and I am in possession of her new address. I hope that our department is able to assist in this problem. Deputy Carter can be contacted Monday thru Friday during the daylight hours.
Lt. Craig Robertson
Posted 04/30/03 by Lt. Robertson
Posted by Denise; updated 05/01/03
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Denise--
I have a similar situation with another seller that never provided a product and I`m out of $250. I really like the way you handled the situation and got results! I`d really appreciate any advice you may be able to offer me on how to get my money back. Can you email me when you get a chance? dmarie@ureach.com
Posted by dmarie; updated 05/02/03
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Hi everyone - I am soooo soooo sorry to hear of all the misdoings by this Melody or whoever she is...........but I can across this post and thought that I would pass the good news on to all of you.
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Upsetbride, I`m not in the same area as of Melody, I work in Silver Spring, MD. But I got good news for all you girls my friend Debbie called me and told me that Melody was incarcerated as of two days ago. She was even told that you can go visit her. All you girls that were scam call Deputy Warren Carter at 301-777-5959. If I can be of any help please don`t hesitate to contact me at 301-585-7277 or e-mail me at Jackie@burgoslaw.com. Upsetbride maybe now you`ll be once again a happybride. Take care.
Posted 05/01/03 by Jackie Sosa
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THis was posted on the 101 bridal gowns forum. I hope that ALL of you that she has wronged can see justice served!!!!
Posted by Carmen; updated 05/02/03
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Re: Melody Reed (update)
Well I just spoke with Deputy Carter and this is what he told me. The States Attorney has agreed to go through and press criminal charges. There will be a grand jury hearing and then they will return an indictment and it will immediately go to a jury trial. For those that have contacted him about your issues, you need to send him a typed signed statement detailing your complaint so he can enter it into evidence at the grand jury hearing. You can send this to him at 708 Furnace St, Cumberland, MD 21502. Grand jury meets the end of June.
Posted 05/13/03 by Ellen
Posted by Update; updated 05/13/03
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Email me if interested in filing suit against this woman. She scammed me too!! Fiance is an attorney and we want to stop her from doing this to anyone else.
Goldenlrb@aol.com
Posted by Lisa; updated 09/13/04
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What did this lady do? I want to know, this seems interesting. Why are there so many frauds in the wedding business, just like Mechelle Farrell aka Mechelle Peralta aka Michelle Peralta. Wow what 8itches!
Posted by Sooo...Curious; updated 09/22/04
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She would sell products and not deliver or in some cases deliver poor quality products. There were many issues about her last year
Posted by Denise; updated 09/23/04
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People like MECHELLE FARRELL and this STARKEEPER lady suck. Why do they take advantage and totally ruin something as sacred as a wedding. They should be thrown in jail and never be allowed to participate in anything that has to do with weddings and/or event planning.
Posted by ANNOYED; updated 09/23/04
