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| I don't know how many of you remember the eBay seller "Look What We Got (LWWG)" from 2003/2004. Their eBay site sold high-end kitchen applicances - SubZero, Wolf. There were many threads posted here discussing whether they were legit or not. Hubby and I completed our DIY kitchen that year and I posted about our near-miss with them after ordering and then canceling a purchase for a Wolfe rangetop. Well, guess what - I just received a notification last week from the US Dept of Justice in Reno NV that Jennifer Lynn French and Darin Jerome French (aka LWWG owners on eBay) are scheduled for a federal trial to face criminal charges - the two are charged with 21 counts of mail fraud, 63 counts of wire fraud, and aiding and abetting.
So there may be justice after all. Trial is scheduled for 7 April 2009 in Reno. Here's an excerpt from the notification I received: "Please be aware that not all cases proceed to trial and there is a possibility that this case will be resolved through a plea agreement. If you would like to confer with the Assistance United States Attorney prosecuting this case regarding a plea agreement, you must contact the Assistance US Attorney prior to the date of the change of plea or no later than two weeks from the date of this letter." I can post DOJ contact information if you had dealings with LWWG as well |
Here is a link that might be useful: Headlines From 2008 Arrest
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| Socal_Ann, I remember those threads. I hope the victims get some sense of vindication at the end of this. Their money is gone unfortunately but these crooks needed to be stopped. I remember they started another business too after LWWG. Glad you escaped this experience! |
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- Posted by karenintheuk (My Page) on Wed, Jan 21, 09 at 18:41
| I remember those threads aswell. You definitely had a lucky escape! Seems to have taken forever to come to court and it's not even over yet. |
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| WOW. I remember that as well. Unreal. I wonder if the "wayback machine" would have the threads from Gweb about the fraud? |
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| Yikes! Incline Village is about an hour away from my house! It's up the hill where the Olympics was hosted many years ago. That is about the time we were re-doing our kitchen. Guess I'm lucky we had very few options for sizes. Hope they pay, big time! |
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- Posted by Lisa Peterson(lisakp@centurytel.net) onFri, Feb 11, 11 at 19:33
| This is finally going to trial and I am headed out there on Sunday, as a Witness. Yes, I was scammed and will hopefully finally see justice! Seven years later..... |
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| Lisa Keep us posted. It has been a long time and I don't understand how the court dates continued to be postponed. I hope this court date sticks. Good luck! |
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| Well, there is justice. Here's the notification I received this week: U.S. Department of Justice RE: United States v. Defendant(s) Darin Jerome French, Jennifer Lynn French The United States Department of Justice believes it is important to keep victims of federal crime informed of court proceedings. This notice provides information about the above-referenced criminal case. On February 18, 2011, a jury returned the following verdict(s) involving the defendant, Darin Jerome French: Number of Charges Description of Charges Disposition On February 18, 2011, a jury returned the following verdict(s) involving the defendant, Jennifer Lynn French: Number of Charges Description of Charges Disposition The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), Darin Jerome French, Jennifer Lynn French, has been set for May 23, 2011, 10:00 AM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks. |
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- Posted by flwrs_n_co (My Page) on Wed, Mar 9, 11 at 0:11
| It will be interesting to see what their sentences are. I hope you'll let us know, Socal_Ann. |
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| Notification about sentencing for Darin Jerome French - justice does prevail - 8 or 9 years later but that's okay; RE: United States v. Defendant(s) DARIN JEROME FRENCH The United States Department of Justice believes it is important to keep victims of federal crime informed of court proceedings. This notice provides information about the above-referenced criminal case.
Defendant DARIN JEROME FRENCH has been sentenced by the Court. The Court ordered the defendant to the following: Followed by Supervised Release of 3 years Special Assessment of $3,600 |
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| Here is the 5/2011 press release about the eBay fraud case. They ripped off over 250 people! Thanks for the update. |
Here is a link that might be useful: LWWG sentence
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