I just received notification about someone else in Blue Ridge that was conned by Steve. This person is out about $70K and has been trying to unsuccessfully collect. There are at least 3 others in Blue Ridge that are out substantial amounts of money. Hopefully there will be some more ripoff reports created.
LEGAL SIDE NOTE
Did you know that if you have accepted a check from Steve and it bounces that it can become a criminal offense?
The following website has some pretty good information, unfortunately you do have to send a certified letter asking for payment.
NSF Checks
You can click here for a complete list of civil and criminal penalties by state but this is a brief rundown for the states in which he has bounced checks.
Georgia -- Civil - Upon 30 days following certified written demand by payee to maker, the maker shall be liable to the payee for damages of double the amount owing on the check not to exceed $500 and service charge not to exceed $15.
Georgia -- Criminal - Check for $500 or more; a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for up to three years, or both.
Tennessee -- Civil - Treble amount of check, but not to exceed $500.
Tennessee -- Criminal - Not over $100 - not over 11 months 29 days in jail, not over $500 fine, or both. Over $100 - from three to 10 years in jail.
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