Menu
CB Other Review of Unmasking Frank Beckles -- the truth about this frequent poster
Unmasking Frank Beckles -- the truth about this frequent poster

Unmasking Frank Beckles -- the truth about this frequent poster review: dishonest and a bully 16

S
Author of the review
10:00 am EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Featured review
This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback.

Long story short, someone noticing the misbehaviour of a frequent poster on this board by the name of Frank Beckles asked me if there was anything I could do to help out the person he was cyberbullying. They approached me because of my previous efforts at revealing the plagiarism perpetrated by Dark Phoenix Publishing and they though my work on DC Adventures might mean I could talk to someone at DC Comics (you'll see why this comes up.) Search for "Frank Beckles" or "Tracey McManus" on this site to see what this situation is all about.

After looking into the situation, I decided to help how I knew best: doing some research and putting my findings online.

Well, my research into this guy paints a very clear picture of the sort of guy he is.

Here is a link to a PDF I made of my compiled research along with an Excel file that paints a timeline of Frank's many claims so you can see just how implausible (and even impossible, in many cases) they are:

http://www.misfit-studios.com/downloads/Beckles.zip

So that this information has a context, I've also broken down and summarized my findings in the following videos. So massive was the muck I had to wade through that it took SIX videos just to explain the important parts.

https://www.youtube.com/user/trustrum

Excuses some of the typos in the videos. I did most of the editing at 2 and 3 in the morning.

Have a look before Dr. Pastor Bishop Frank Beckles starts taking down websites.

Aggressive cyberbullies like Frank Beckles who feel they can use the supposed safety of the Internet to harass others, such as Tracey McManus of the Augusta Chronicle, are not free to do so without people taking notice and saying it is not okay.

Update by Steven Trustrum
Oct 30, 2013 5:33 am EDT

Forgot to post that the verification for this is 5;8b -%gRY$3NGT

Update by Steven Trustrum
Oct 31, 2013 9:58 am EDT

I'm sure it's not all I missed. Most of the time I'd check a new website I would find something new. I really just had to say "that's enough" at some point and get on with it.

Update by Steven Trustrum
Oct 31, 2013 11:50 am EDT

Well, this thread, my Unmasking Frank Beckles blog post, and the videos are all ready crawling upwards in Google searches for his name. Injecting a bit more SEO and keeping the talk going will hopefully have them outrank his own websites, giving people an honest first look at him rather than being bombarded with his BS.

Update by Steven Trustrum
Oct 31, 2013 12:03 pm EDT

I'm rather disappointed with how the Augusta Chronicle has stepped up to help her, in the sense that it doesn't seem like anything at all has been done.

Update by Steven Trustrum
Oct 31, 2013 2:07 pm EDT

The thing is, because Frank put himself into the news and made claims to reporters about his history and role in the community, the paper could publish an editorial regarding the truth while staying on point for the original story. After all, part of the story regarding Frank's desire to see the principal fired using his petition is reliant upon his credibility. Learning additional details about that (or lack of) gives them a window of opportunity to expose him to the community, effectively coming to Tracey McManus' defense at the same time.

Update by Steven Trustrum
Nov 02, 2013 6:35 pm EDT

Okay, this isn't easy to disprove at all seeing as I can name all the people who worked on DC Adventures with me, and you weren't one of them Frank. Also, http://www.misfit-studios.com is my website, so obviously there is (and never was) any such file as http://www.misfit-studios.com/downloads/McManus hosted no it because I didn't put it there. And, yeah ... I'm a guy, as should be obvious to even you in the video. Tracey McManus wouldn't have access to my site to post the following verification code at http://misfit-studios.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4909 as well, so your lies fall rather flat -- it's why I said I'd use a verification code in the first place.

Frank, you really are not very smart.

Verification W2dQH30z>-3!52s

Update by Steven Trustrum
Nov 04, 2013 12:04 pm EST

Anyone want to send me the screen captures? I can add them to the Beckles.zip file.

Also, for those who have noted Frank's various posts about Barbara Gordon of the Metro Courier supposedly supporting Frank's announcement to run for school superintendent (indeed, in some posts it seems Ms. Gordon was the person Frank claims made the announcement), I have been in contact with Ms. Gordon's office at the Metro Courier [protected]) and they verify no such endorsement was made. Her representative was quite adamant about this, and specifically asked that I add the truth to my research files on Frank so that the truth of the matter could be circulated.

Verification: N}{32c4#ep?

Update by Steven Trustrum
Nov 11, 2013 11:21 pm EST

Nice try, Frank Beckles. Getting a bit desperate, are you? You must not like that I have posted the truth about you. You're also pissed that Barbara Gordon demanded you stop pretending to be her so you can go about and endorse yourself using her name without permission.

http://www.misfit-studios.com/downloads/Beckles.zip
http://www.youtube.com/trustrum

It's funny that I"m supposedly actually Steve Crawford, writer for the Augusta Chronicle, when I, Steven Trustrum, have verified publishing credits that go back to the 90s. I've also owned the site http://www.trustrum.com for about 13 years and http://www.misft-studios.com for 10 years. Please also visit https://www.facebook.com/steven.trustrum to see how far back posts and pictures go. You'll see the pictures match the guy (me) in the Youtbue videos. Mr. Crawford's online profile at the Augusta Chronicle can also be found here: http://pg.augusta.com/users/steve-crawford

So, you're basically saying that Steve Crawford created the identity of "Steven Trustrum" over a decade ago just to vex you a decade later?

Interesting proposal there, Frank Beckles. Tell you what, if you're so very certain I"m Steve Crawford and that I'm making up lies about you, how about you and I arrange a Skype interview via video. That will allow you to record it so you can't say I edited anything out to make you look bad. If you think what my research says about you is a lie, let's have a Skype conversation to set the record right. An advocate of the truth such as yourself shouldn't be afraid of that, Frank Beckles, right?

By the way, I thought I'd attach a photo of Steve Crawford and myself side by side so you, Frank Beckles, may explain how it is that the two of us are one and the same.

Verificaton: uZvwOp[w_-p4TYo

View 0 more photos
Update by Steven Trustrum
Nov 13, 2013 1:22 pm EST

Thanks, WestCoastLover.

So everyone knows, Peter Amthor is a gentleman who knows me because of my work as a writer in the role-playing game industry. Peter is a gamer. He also follows me via social media such as G+. Frank mentions him because Peter went to Frank's G+ page at https://plus.google.com/105749020040539472602 and made a comment about Frank's claim that the role played by Denzel Washington in the movie "2 Guns" was based on Frank's supposed time as an undercover police officer. So, now you know how Peter got on Frank's radar and why he is being accused of being a fake account of me (and Steve Crawford, seeing as how Steve Crawford and I are supposedly the same guy.)

With regards to Frank's supposed lawyer, Mr. Travers W. Paine, and his upcoming class action law suit, I have only this to say. After I tried contacting him to let him know what was going on in his name, Mr. Paine called me today (it's amazing how using an actual lawyer's name makes them incredibly easy to track down, eh Frank?)

Without betraying Mr. Paine's confidence with too much detail of what was said during the conversation, Mr. Paine did acknowledge that Frank did approach him several months ago about taking on the school board with a class action lawsuit. Mr. Paine did not take on the case, and Mr. Paine confirmed he has not made any posts online regarding Frank Beckles. This probably happened about the same time Frank created the thread here entitled "Travers W Paine III / Lawyer in Augusta, Georgia" wherein he calls Mr. Paine a "shyster" and "con artist" (most likely in retaliation for Frank being unhappy with Mr. Paine's response to his law suit proposal, in my opinion.)

Mr. Paine confirmed he is **not** recording or keeping track of any records, "evidence, " "phone threats, " or other information on Frank's behalf, is not doing any research into the target's of Frank's ire, nor is Frank currently a client of his, for a class action suit or otherwise.

In other words, I have confirmed (very easily) that Frank Beckles is **not** a client of Mr. Travers W. Paine. Frank Beckles is full on lying in this regard.

Verification Z7~5$$, s5

Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

16 comments
Add a comment
W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Jun 26, 2014 4:34 am EDT

Steven Trustrum posted an update about Frank Beckles on his blog

http://trustrum.com/steven-trustrum-vs-frank-beckles-summary/

T
T
truth is mine
, US
Jun 15, 2014 3:20 pm EDT

good update!

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Dec 11, 2013 4:49 pm EST

Frank, you're not kidding anyone. Both "Dr Gregory M Fuller" (I like how you changed your "Mike Fuller" identity into both a Gregory and a doctor) is yet another incredibly transparent identity you created for another messageboard. I also think it's funny that you've gone from claiming Steven Trustrum IS Steven Crawford to now trying to say that Mr. Crawford HIRED Mr. Trustrum. Referring to someone as a "shebastard" is a dead give away considering Frank Beckles uses this unusual insult on several of his websites. But like I always say: don't pass up a chance to post the links to the information about your lies:

http://www.misfit-studios.com/downloads/Beckles.zip
http://www.youtube.com/trustrum

T
T
the truth seeker joe
Littleton, US
Dec 08, 2013 7:44 pm EST
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Here is how you always will know when a post comes from Frank Beckles! The post will refer to Frank as local "hero", "leader" or "renown" (I think he means renowned, but whatever) and anyone who does not agree with Frank will be a "racist", "feminist", "###", "liar"or "lunatic (sometimes added together).

If you want to know the truth about Frank Beckles, follow the link...

http://www.misfit-studios.com/downloads/Beckles.zip

View 0 more photos
T
T
the truth seeker joe
Littleton, US
Dec 08, 2013 2:15 pm EST
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

I just dont understand why everyone is so mean to Frank " The Snake" oh sorry thats Frank " the tank"...after all he is the greatest, most bestest, RENOWN hero in the world. Its true...I read it on the internet, and you cant put anything that isnt true on the internet. Acorrding to Franks numerous LinkedIn accounts he is an ex-Navy seal as both a cheif petty officer and a Lt. Commander at the same time, so he must be some kind of a super hero. Also he really wants to help save all those siners out there with his ministry...I mean why else would he have all those nake pictures of women on his web pages? And you know he must have been a police officer, that why they took his mugshoot photo.But dont take my word for it, because I might be one of all those people out there trying to spread all the lies Frank is always talking about. So back off people...leave this RENOWN hero alone

View 0 more photos
W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 07, 2013 1:11 pm EST

I have been posting links to Mr. Trustrum's video and research everywhere I come across Frank's BS. It seems he is losing some of his steam or has actually found something to do in real life instead of just living in his online delusions.

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 06, 2013 4:33 pm EST

Bwahahahaha. Even more on his criminal history:

http://georgia.arrests.org/Arrests/Franklin_Beckles_11545973/

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 06, 2013 3:47 pm EST

Look what I found: http://www.justmugshots.com/img/15903607/tn/franklin-victor-beckles.jpg

I say any time any of us respond to one of Frank's posts we link to or attach his mugshot so that it climbs high on Google indexing. Also, I found Frank's version of his obstructing a police officer charge at http://civilrightscrusader.blogspot.ca Frank's claim that the charges were dropped don't really jive with the courthouse public records Mr. Trustrum linked to that showed he was found guilty and sentenced to time served.

View 0 more photos
W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 06, 2013 9:13 am EST

Your behaviour on the other hand, Learn to Read, is easily classified as trolling. Congratulations, you are the sound of one hand fapping.

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 05, 2013 2:12 pm EST

A troll is someone who does what Frank is doing for ### and giggles.

Frank's online behaviour is actually just an echo of his offline behaviour and dishonesty. It's not a means to an end unto itself. There's an actual agenda behind his lies and constant copy and pasting, fake accounts, etc. that is affecting people's lives for real, not just aggrevating them online. His behaviour includes threats, fraud, and identity theft. If you think Frank is merely a troll, you've got a far wider definition of it than any I've ever seen used before.

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 05, 2013 12:16 pm EST

You do realize the situation he's brought to this board isn't just happening online, right. It would be more accurate to say he is not JUST a troll.

He's actually going to news agencies with his BS. He's not trolling online in the usual sense of the word -- he's "trolling" in real life in so far as he's lying his ### of and damaging people's lives and reputations, He's merely echoing all his lies online for everyone to see.

You talk like he's just some tool his acts contrary just to get a laugh. He's clearly got real world issues and is dragging other people down with them.

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 05, 2013 11:26 am EST

He's not a troll.

He's someone who clearly has issues. If you actually look up any of the stuff about him it is disturbing in its own right but then consider he's someone who has worked with children and is now saying he wants to run for his district school superintendent.

He's not someone who should be involved with educating children considering his lack of credibility, obvious temper and opinions regarding the value women have to the world.

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 04, 2013 10:42 am EST

Where were the terrorist threats he made? I'm surprise Mr. Trustrum missed those.

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 03, 2013 6:14 pm EST

Seems Frank has moved elsewhere for distributing most of his lies: http://www.topix.com/forum/city/augusta-ga/TVJ5FB1A3R4UGRJ7C

And is it still illegal in the US to make claims about the military that aren't true? Being an officer, for instance, or a SEAL?

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 02, 2013 6:15 pm EDT

You realize the whole parroting routine doesn't work when you post deadlinks, Frank.

Or when you claim Steven Trustrum to really be Tracey McManus, but there's video of him pointing out your lies in video.

Video where he's clearly a guy.

W
W
WestCoastLover
Recently moved to Toronto, CA
Nov 01, 2013 8:05 am EDT

I predict Frankie's response will include a claim that Steven Trustrum is Tracey McManus. Right down to him really being her but with lots of makeup in the videos.