TAPSCON reviews and complaints

TAPSCON 2 Victims need to call our main number at [protected] and request that a complaint form be mailed to them. Theyll need to fill out the form and return it along with any documentation that they have.If they file the online form, it just delays the process.
Investigator Rick Adkins
Pinellas County Government
Department of Justice & Consumer Services
15251 Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 209
Clearwater, FL 33760
Office: [protected]
radkins@co.pinellas.fl.us
Fax: [protected]"

I called this investigator on Friday. You need to get the paperwork and proof in to the Department of Justice so we can get Brent Fair and make him pay!

http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx (Internet Crimes Bureau...don't forget to put his name BRENT FAIR on there as well as TAPSCON 2009)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25837141/ns/dateline_nbc-the_hansen_files_with_chris_hansen/
(Dateline NBC story ideas. I put a very short explaination on there. Don't use too much emotion right off the bat; many times they just want the facts that you are not getting your money back. That's what I've seen in the past with other stories in print, TV, etc. Also do not forget to use his name BRENT FAIR/TAPSCON2009)

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=102531&catid=8
(the story I just found that local news did on this)

Please keep in touch with me about this. I'd like to get this guy. I"m out $614.00 for an Odyssey Hunt that was NEVER planned. He simply made up the webpage and sold the tickets. The Biltmore had no intention of having this Hunt. Apparently, Mr. Fair never even got that far.

The band from last year sued him too, and won because he, and his girlfriend and fellow planner, Nancy Planeta, never showed up to Civil Court in Pinellas County. Search for the Civil Courts of Pinellas County and enter FAIR, BRENT and you will find it.

Mimi

I absolutely agree with you. On his website, he talks about the hotel and their "breach of contract". However, that is EXACTLY what he has done. We had a contract with him to attend an event on specific dates and moving the event to some unknown date in the very distant future is NOT a postponement. I think we should all gather together and file a complaint against HIM for breach of contract.

Any laywers out there who can give us some guidance?

Contact the Investigator Rick Adkins
Pinellas County Government
Department of Justice & Consumer Services
15251 Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 209
Clearwater, FL 33760
Office: [protected]
radkins@co.pinellas.fl.us
Fax: [protected]"

Regarding your involvement in this Tapscon scam.

I've already written to TAPS many times, and yes, they disavow any connection, but the simple fact is: Brett worked on their show, they allowed Brett to use their images on the website, and they showed up (with renumeration) to the first TAPSCON. They are keeping their distance, however, I have things printed that shows that Brett, Jason and Grant were heavily involved together with the show and other things regarding conventions. BTW: check out Odyssey Star Productions, which is Brett's company. The TAPS group is still allowing their members to be involved in the conventions. It's all BS...they are involved, and Brett has all our money.

Please contact the above investigator...they need all the victims to contact him
Mimi

I requested my refund back in May 2009-not realizing the event was cancelled until the day before. I still have not heard a word about a refund. I contacted TAPS and they disavow any connection and won't help. Has anyone gotten their refund yet?

Kim

We had to perform this transaction by credit card. Anyone can take the money, even while using "plastic."

Next time, research what you are saying before you say it. Many of these people spend hundreds of dollars to go for a vacation; convention; hotel stay, and the guy ran off with their money. I certainly hope it never happens to you (but, it probably will with your nasty attitude).

And who the hell are you to say anything about anyone? Get off this board, stop wasting my time with stupid comments. I want the real victims to read this.

guess you all got ###ed huh that will teach you to do money transaction by credit card

TAPSCON 2 Victims need to call our main number at [protected] and request that a complaint form be mailed to them. Theyll need to fill out the form and return it along with any documentation that they have.If they file the online form, it just delays the process.
Investigator Rick Adkins
Pinellas County Government
Department of Justice & Consumer Services
15251 Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 209
Clearwater, FL 33760
Office: [protected]
radkins@co.pinellas.fl.us
Fax: [protected]"

I called this investigator on Friday. You need to get the paperwork and proof in to the Department of Justice so we can get Brent Fair and make him pay!

http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx (Internet Crimes Bureau...don't forget to put his name BRENT FAIR on there as well as TAPSCON 2009)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25837141/ns/dateline_nbc-the_hansen_files_with_chris_hansen/
(Dateline NBC story ideas. I put a very short explaination on there. Don't use too much emotion right off the bat; many times they just want the facts that you are not getting your money back. That's what I've seen in the past with other stories in print, TV, etc. Also do not forget to use his name BRENT FAIR/TAPSCON2009)

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=102531&catid=8
(the story I just found that local news did on this)

Please keep in touch with me about this. I'd like to get this guy. I"m out $614.00 for an Odyssey Hunt that was NEVER planned. He simply made up the webpage and sold the tickets. The Biltmore had no intention of having this Hunt. Apparently, Mr. Fair never even got that far.

The band from last year sued him too, and won because he, and his girlfriend and fellow planner, Nancy Planeta, never showed up to Civil Court in Pinellas County. Search for the Civil Courts of Pinellas County and enter FAIR, BRENT and you will find it.

Mimi

We bought tickets for tapscon2 early in July. When he announced his problems and declared he would find a new venue, I was all for it. Thinking he would have the same events and guests as previously promised. I mean that was why we bought tickets right? Then he posts the new location a year+ from now. None of the guests are "on board" for the new event. Heck, the hotel isn't even booked for the new dates! I emailed him to ask about this on May 17th, to this day he still has not replied. So on May 21 I put in for a refund on his site, again I emailed him. Still no reply from that either.

My mom and I also purchased TAPSCON tickets. Unfortunately we also bought plane tickets and a rental car. We luckily have friends that live in Florida so we weren't completely screwed. As for my moms 500+ dollars? Well I hope we get a refund because we are not made of money. If anyone who has been frauded has any information please e-mail me. My mom is at her wits end thinking about this. JDChaos211@aol.com and please make your subject line TAPSCON Fraud. Thank you, and I'm real sorry for everyone going through this, I know how much it sucks.

No, it is too late to go to paypal - that is what Mr. Brent Fair does. He waits until it is too late to get a refund from paypal. This is not the only event that he has done this scam. Check out www.scifake.com for a lot of info on this guy. Also, the consumer protection has done nothing, either has the Sheriffs office. File a complaint to the State Attorneys Office at www.myfloridalegal.com - There are many more ticket holders out there that may not even be aware that he has "postponed" this event.

I would make a complaint with the Florida Dept of Consumer Protection, PayPal and my Credit Card.

I guess we're not covered by our credit cards or paypal on a refund from Tapscon?