NY Bagel Franchise Scam Links & Complaint Timeline
We stopped the NY Bagel Scam! After a nearly ten-year battle by investigative journalist Sean Kelly and his franchise watchdog
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Franchise Fraudster Dennis Mason Gets 3 Years in Prison, Owes $2M Restitution
Dennis Mason, a notorious franchise fraudster who emptied the retirement & savings accounts of 160 victims, will be reporting to
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NY BAGEL CAFÉ Franchise: How Many Have Closed? [UPDATED]
NY Bagel Cafe & Deli franchise: How many have closed? As of 4/11/22, we have documented 60 locations that have
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NY Bagel Franchise Scam Victims: Urgent Action is Needed
Victims of the NY Bagel Franchise Scam are urged to submit their Victim Impact Statements ASAP. Help drafting your statement
Read MoreFederal Judge Gerald Pappert REQUIRES Convicted Franchise Scammer to Sell Franchises as Condition of Bail
In July, 2020, Federal District Judge Gerald “Jerry” Pappert signed a bail order that appears to require convicted franchise opportunity
Read MoreNY Bagel Scammer Joe Smith to Get LESS Than Five Years for Massive Franchise Fraud
NY Bagel scam victims, some of whom lost homes, marriages and as much as half a million dollars, are feeling
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NY Bagel Scam Joe Smith Federal Fraud Trial to Begin
NY Bagel scammer Joseph Smith, formerly of Newburgh, NY is going to trial on Federal charges of Fraud, Tax Fraud
Read MoreDespite Alesia Visconti Denial, Franserve Brokers Promote Davidovich NYC Bagel Scam
Franserve CEO Alesia Visconti claims that Franserve ejected the Davidovich NYC Bagel & Sandwich Shop franchise from its promoted franchises.
Read MoreIs the Franchise Brokers Association (FBA) Promoting the Davidovich NY Bagel Franchise Scam?
The Franchise Brokers Association claims it stands as “the beacon of integrity and the hub for knowledge, professionalism, and growth
Read MoreAre FRANSERVE Brokers Promoting the Davidovich NY Bagel Franchise Scam?
Are Franserve franchise brokers unknowingly promoting the blatant franchise scam now being marketed as Davidovich NYC Bagel & Sandwich Shop?
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