Author Topic: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist  (Read 36510 times)

Online CountValentine

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Mar 2013
  • Posts: 15788
  • Total likes: 7317
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips -1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
  • Location: Poland - Exiled
  • Programs: DAOTYA, DDF Level 3, 5K Lounge
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #140 on: March 03, 2022, 06:56:01 PM »
A better parallel would be if you made a new username, and started posting MSN links and sticking forks in stuff so that people thought you were a new incarnation of CV.
...and play the victim.  :)
Only on DDF does 24/6 mean 24/5/half/half

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15620
  • Total likes: 7712
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #141 on: March 03, 2022, 07:36:37 PM »
No, but I dropped out of an Ivy League Law School, so every attorney I've talked to tells me I'm smarter than a lawyer.

FWIW :P

Well, should we get into the list of where I dropped out of?

FWIW, Shimon Hayut also seems to be a drop out that legally changed his name to Simon Leviev.
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Online YitzyS

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jan 2015
  • Posts: 5552
  • Total likes: 13697
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 34
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood, NJ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #142 on: March 03, 2022, 07:57:57 PM »
Well, should we get into the list of where I dropped out of?
Gingi, duh!

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15620
  • Total likes: 7712
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #143 on: March 03, 2022, 08:01:36 PM »
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline gozalim

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Oct 2008
  • Posts: 4255
  • Total likes: 812
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #144 on: March 03, 2022, 09:25:04 PM »
my guess to the answer to @ExGingi questions is that probably more important than whatever money they might collect from him,  they're probably hoping for the lawsuit itself to act as some kind of cure for their reputation, a way to formally disassociate from him, and probably will make it harder for him to continue using his legal name in the way he has

Offline yuneeq

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 8611
  • Total likes: 3999
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 10
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: NJ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #145 on: March 04, 2022, 01:57:40 AM »
He committed fraud for years using the Leviev name. While in 2022 the Leviev name is mostly cleared, that does not undo the damage he has caused for the family name in the years prior.
Visibly Jewish

Online AsherO

  • Global Moderator
  • Dansdeals Lifetime 30K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • **********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 30534
  • Total likes: 7831
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 79
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #146 on: March 04, 2022, 06:57:19 AM »
Well, should we get into the list of where I dropped out of?

Following
100% of Likes will be donated to support our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15620
  • Total likes: 7712
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #147 on: March 04, 2022, 11:49:20 AM »
He committed fraud for years using the Leviev name. While in 2022 the Leviev name is mostly cleared, that does not undo the damage he has caused for the family name in the years prior.

Again, I am asking what damage was caused to the family name at ANY time?

I did see on one Israeli website that he allegedly used the LDD company name or logo. That would be trademark or copyright infringement, and could definitely be a valid claim for damages.
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline yuneeq

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 8611
  • Total likes: 3999
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 10
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: NJ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #148 on: March 04, 2022, 02:31:16 PM »
Again, I am asking what damage was caused to the family name at ANY time?

I did see on one Israeli website that he allegedly used the LDD company name or logo. That would be trademark or copyright infringement, and could definitely be a valid claim for damages.

Example: He scammed a few private jet airlines out of hundreds of thousands of dollars while claiming he was part of the Leviev family. Until the people involved (and everyone they spoke to) were made aware that he's not related, the Leviev reputation is that they are billionaires that don't pay their bills. Untrustworthy. Not a family you want to partner or do business with. Obviously there is an impact.

Another example - all the lies about him being in danger because he works for the Leviev family business, promoting the idea that they're involved in shady, dangerous business. And etc.
Visibly Jewish

Online CountValentine

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Mar 2013
  • Posts: 15788
  • Total likes: 7317
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips -1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
  • Location: Poland - Exiled
  • Programs: DAOTYA, DDF Level 3, 5K Lounge
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #149 on: March 04, 2022, 02:54:53 PM »
Again, I am asking what damage was caused to the family name at ANY time?
Someone impersonating @ExGingi son is a drug dealer. Rumors about your son dealing drugs circulate in your community. Any damage done to your reputation?
Only on DDF does 24/6 mean 24/5/half/half

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15620
  • Total likes: 7712
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #150 on: March 04, 2022, 02:58:52 PM »
Example: He scammed a few private jet airlines out of hundreds of thousands of dollars while claiming he was part of the Leviev family. Until the people involved (and everyone they spoke to) were made aware that he's not related, the Leviev reputation is that they are billionaires that don't pay their bills. Untrustworthy. Not a family you want to partner or do business with. Obviously there is an impact.

Another example - all the lies about him being in danger because he works for the Leviev family business, promoting the idea that they're involved in shady, dangerous business. And etc.

All hypothetical. Did any of this damage actually happen and have an affect?

Someone impersonating @ExGingi son is a drug dealer. Rumors about your son dealing drugs circulate in your community. Any damage done to your reputation?

What recourse might I have if his last name is legally the same as my son's?
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Online CountValentine

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Mar 2013
  • Posts: 15788
  • Total likes: 7317
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips -1
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
  • Location: Poland - Exiled
  • Programs: DAOTYA, DDF Level 3, 5K Lounge
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #151 on: March 04, 2022, 03:02:20 PM »
What recourse might I have if his last name is legally the same as my son's?
None except when he represents himself to be your son.

Not like you to defend a person like this. Are we missing something?
Only on DDF does 24/6 mean 24/5/half/half

Offline yuneeq

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 8611
  • Total likes: 3999
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 10
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: NJ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #152 on: March 04, 2022, 03:08:16 PM »
All hypothetical. Did any of this damage actually happen and have an affect?

Not hypothetical. This is exactly what happened, and their reputation was damaged. Whether the damaged reputation led to provable monetary damages is difficult to determine, but this does not matter in a criminal case.
Visibly Jewish

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15620
  • Total likes: 7712
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #153 on: March 05, 2022, 07:21:28 PM »
None except when he represents himself to be your son.

Not like you to defend a person like this. Are we missing something?

I am not defending him. I've seen and experienced a thing or two in life. As deplorable as his actions are, I don't see how there is ANY legal recourse.

The current case brought by the Leviev family is a CRIMINAL case initiated by a citizen.
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15620
  • Total likes: 7712
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #154 on: March 05, 2022, 10:50:45 PM »
Not hypothetical. This is exactly what happened, and their reputation was damaged. Whether the damaged reputation led to provable monetary damages is difficult to determine, but this does not matter in a criminal case.

So you think they get a criminal conviction for damaged reputation? Will that require any concrete evidence? Testimony of someone that will say that they refused to do business or associate with the Leviev family?

Isn't the bar actually higher in criminal cases?
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15620
  • Total likes: 7712
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline chevron

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Dec 2013
  • Posts: 2552
  • Total likes: 543
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #156 on: March 06, 2022, 01:11:41 PM »
You people enable this conman, why are we glorifying this?

I said it before, in catch me if you can, it was corporations .. ok that's not ripping off gullible women...


Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15620
  • Total likes: 7712
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #157 on: March 13, 2022, 08:07:41 PM »
https://mobile.mako.co.il/men-stories/Article-3bf21af0d405f71027.htm

Sounds like in his early days he scammed someone who was selling award tickets.
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline Dan

  • Administrator
  • Dansdeals Lifetime 50K Diamond Elite
  • **********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 67601
  • Total likes: 16912
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 16442
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: CLE
  • Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, DL Dirt, Hyatt Glob, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, DD Diamond, Blocked By @NeriaKraus
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #158 on: March 13, 2022, 09:24:14 PM »
https://mobile.mako.co.il/men-stories/Article-3bf21af0d405f71027.htm

Sounds like in his early days he scammed someone who was selling award tickets.
A. What kind of broker would book $65,000 of tickets before getting payment?
B. Is he on DDF? :D
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

Offline drosenberg88429

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2020
  • Posts: 561
  • Total likes: 1142
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
Re: Real Life Israeli "Catch Me If You Can" Con Artist
« Reply #159 on: March 13, 2022, 09:28:42 PM »
A. What kind of broker would book $65,000 of tickets before getting payment?

Brokers never run up a $65k balance with an agent? 🤔