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11100 Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 91345, US
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American Safeguard - Unpaid wages

My name is Amy P. I was hired by American Safeguard Security on October 20, 2008 til November 7, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ. I got paid only 1 weeks pay and American Safeguard still owes me 2 other weeks salary. I filed a complaint with the State Labor Department in Phoenix, AZ and I got a judgement against them for the unpaid wages. I recorded this judgement against American Safeguard with the Maricopa County Recorder Office. I have tried to file the judgement in the County of Los Angeles but I can not file a judgement in California without first going to small claims court in California. I have now tried to file the necessary small claims paperwork in California; however, the company has no current address and phone number. I have the name (Anthony Brown, CEO). I attempted to find the contact information on the California Secretary of State Business search and American Safeguard has a suspended license (C1923012). If somebody has any information, please respond.

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Update by Mrs. A.
Aug 04, 2010 12:19 pm EDT

Thanks to respond my complaints, I have a news for all of us.
THEY ARE IN BUSINESS IN FLORIDA.
AMERICAN SAFEGUARD
1835 NE Miami Garden Drive #358
North Miami Beach, FL 33917
[protected]
You can see it, they haven't changed they phone number.
Anybody have any other solution, whats next?! Im' in.

Update by Mrs. A.
May 27, 2010 11:09 am EDT

Hi Keith,

After doing some research I found they are still in business. Have you or anyone been able to get a hold of an attorney that would be willing to do a class action lawsuit? I would like to get my money and teach these criminals a lesson.

Amy P

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Jjimenez
North hills, US
Apr 14, 2009 3:59 am EDT

My name is Jose Jimenez, I also worked for American Safeguard and they also did not pay me. I worked for this company part time for about a month. I got another job and resigned from this company. I turned in all my uniforms and d.a.r's and was told by the operation manager Joseph Gately that I would get paid the following pay period. That pay-period past and nothing. I then tried calling them and when I finally spoke to them they said they needed to talk to their accountant to find out why I haven't recieved a check. Two weeks later there is still no phone call from them and no paycheck I call all available numbers for them and all were disconected and they were no longer in their office. I called the department of labor but they said to file a claim they need to serve the other party aswell. But in order for that to happen I need to find them right? American safeguard claims they have other offices in other states. Is there any way for me to get paid for what I worked? And how can I do that?

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diomi
Sacramento, US
Jun 02, 2010 1:51 pm EDT

Hi Amy P. my name is diomi T. responding in regards to your post. I am in the same situation with a judgement from cali board aginst Mr. Brown and ASG. Unfortunately it seems ASG and Mr. Brown have fell off the face of the earth. We need Action! Please feel free to contact me so we can colaborate a remedy ie CLASSACTION!...better days diomi

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Keith D. Thiesen
Sparks, US
Mar 22, 2010 7:31 pm EDT

To All The Employees: I was the Qualifing Manager/Qualifing Agent for American Safeguard Security in Nevada. Mr. Anthony Brown still owes me back wages also and has not even tried to pay me. I am probably owed more than most of you. With priciple and interest a year ago it was over $22, 000. This was filled by the State of Nevada Labor commision on my behalf and also my team which consisted of a Operations Manager, Trainning Officer and three other officers including myself. I agree if you say that they should pay their debt. What I found out is that Mr. Brown and his girl friend possibly went to Hawii to avoid prosicution. I know that this is not a relief but may be this might inform those as guards being owned money that some of us managers are owned money too. Since then I had decided to completly retire and I am much happier.

Sincerely
Keith D. Thiesen
Former QM/QA of Nevada

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Jose Valdez
Los Angeles, US
Sep 11, 2009 5:24 pm EDT

My name is Jose Valdez and I also worked for this Company for about a month and I quickly recognized the problem and got out, I made sure that the paiod me me what was owed to me and moved on.

I reported Mr Brown to the BBB and they were not interested, I also tried to warn his customers but they also were not interested.

I am glad that they are no longer in business and I hope they get their just deserts.

I can also be contacted at jv@enforcementsecurity.net

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Joseph Gately
Van Nuys, US
Aug 08, 2009 5:10 pm EDT

I am Joseph Gately, former Operations Manager for American Safeguard. Jose Jimenez and at least 9 other employees (not including myself) are owed money for hours worked. When I fought for my employees to get paid, they stopped paying me. In addition, they were underpaying employees in accordance with state law.

Anthony Brown and Shirley Lane (his sister) have had 4 previous security company that have all went "bankrupt" and employees went unpaid. They purposely list the company as a corporation so that once they bleed it dry they are not held responsible and the court can't attach leans to their personal properties.

I have spoken to the BSIS and have offered to help them in anyway possible in order to prevent Anthony and Shirley from scamming good hard working people.

I have also appealed to the Labor Board in order to get my unpaid wages (total of $12, 800). Furthermore, I am trying to get people to get for a class action. If we bind together we don't have to pay as much in legal fees.

If you would like, you can contact me at joe.gately@yahoo.com

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LMJestes
Sacramento, US
May 29, 2009 5:53 pm EDT
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Bureau of Security and Investigative Services at Dept. of Consumer Affairs licenses and enforces codes of Private Patrol Operators.
www.bsis.ca.gov for complaints.

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American Safeguard - Worked without pay.

My name is Jose Alejandro Garcia I was hired by American Safeguard security on March 4, 2009. I worked for ten (10) days. I have recived no pay from the company dating from March 4, 2009 to March 13, 2009. I have tried to contact the company and the highering manager Joseph Gately and have had no response. I wish to receive my pay for the service I provided to the company.

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Landry Robinson
, US
Aug 20, 2018 3:21 pm EDT

I have install another system, and my contract not up until MAY 2018. I'm told that I can't get out the contract next until year because I didn't write a close note in time, thank you!

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Loretta Liu
, US
Mar 01, 2014 6:32 pm EST

OMG... it happened to me too and finally I just read this. They hired me to post and guard at a PG&E location in Redwood City and E. Palo Alto and they didn't pay me. I took them to the labor years ago I forgot when, and a lady from the office in Los Angeles came to the hearing with the Labor in San Jose, and was ordered to pay me couple thousands. Thats the last time I heard from them, I called to collect my $ but phone disconnected, I wrote but no luck. I search, there was one in Florida, I called but still no luck. I don't know where they are hiding now, I hope they're in hell now.

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Ralphie
, US
Jan 06, 2010 11:39 am EST

My e-mail is rvb@therim.com...

Ralph

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Ralphie
, US
Jan 06, 2010 11:38 am EST

I am in phoenix and they owe me over 20, 000. Does anywhere know where they are?

Ralph

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Joseph Gately
Van Nuys, US
Aug 08, 2009 5:15 pm EDT

I am Joseph Gately, former Operations Manager for American Safeguard. Jose Jimenez and at least 9 other employees (not including myself) are owed money for hours worked. When I fought for my employees to get paid, they stopped paying me. In addition, they were underpaying employees in accordance with state law.

Anthony Brown and Shirley Lane (his sister) have had 4 previous security company that have all went "bankrupt" and employees went unpaid. They purposely list the company as a corporation so that once they bleed it dry they are not held responsible and the court can't attach leans to their personal properties.

I have spoken to the BSIS and have offered to help them in anyway possible in order to prevent Anthony and Shirley from scamming good hard working people.

I have also appealed to the Labor Board in order to get my unpaid wages (total of $12, 800). Furthermore, I am trying to get people to get for a class action. If we bind together we don't have to pay as much in legal fees.

If you would like, you can contact me at joe.gately@yahoo.com

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borisehuanca
Reseda, US
May 10, 2009 8:12 pm EDT

my name is boris and i also worked for them and they havent paid me for over a month. ileft steven a message.we need to get them. its very wrong.

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alexmota
Hayward, US
May 03, 2009 6:13 pm EDT

Since. I had Email from Steven to. I call hiim to

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alexmota
Hayward, US
May 03, 2009 6:12 pm EDT

Edward is only $95.00 for penalty for each day they never pay (no more then 30 days)
my was $11000.00 becouse was like 3 checks (NSF) and when I quit my las check I recived 30 days later

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Sine Communications
Santa Paula, US
May 03, 2009 5:55 pm EDT
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I actually was contacted by a lawyer his name is Steven O'Connor and his number is [protected]. Contact him and voice your complaints.

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Sine Communications
Santa Paula, US
May 03, 2009 5:52 pm EDT
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I am willing to participate in a lawsuit against them. Sign me up.

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