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I recently moved to Canada and I hired a personal trainer named Tyler Frederick via Kijiji in Edmonton. He asked for 700$ to have unlimited sessions with him. I paid him the first half the day before the training and then I trained with him for 3 days at Terwilliger rec center and then i paid him the rest. On the first day he took my measurements and signed a contract which he said will photocopy and give it to me the next day.

Ever since that day he has stopped training with me and disappeared. He is not refunding nor sending me the contract papers. Instead he sent me another paper stating that I cannot ask him refund for 30 days and have asked me to sign it. If i try to call him, he eithr leaves his phone on swtich off mode or cuts my phone.

The Rec centre told me that he is currently training at Millennium at Sherwood park Edmonton and have stopped coming to the Terwilliger rec center, but is still a member at the rec center.

A police investigation is currently going on and the BBB of central and northern alberta have been notified. I have also done a declaration of fraud at my embassy.

As i am new to Canada, I dont know my rights and how to be safe from such people. I got stuck in such a fraud. All what i have learnt and after taking to the Edmonton police, Please make sure to get a police clearence of the trainer that you want to hire. Make sure that the person hands over to you the contract the very first day of training signed and approved and please talk to the other people training by him to get a feedback about the person.

This is my experience with my first fitness coach in Canada.

Update by saliledm
Feb 10, 2016 5:44 pm EST

Hello Everyone, I got my 700$ refunded yesterday. I will take my complaint back with EPS. Thank you

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Zero0
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May 04, 2017 4:47 am EDT

Okay I want to be honest here... I know i said i took my complaint and comment back from tyler which i wrote a apology for my actions...but the truth is im still confused to my word about the complaint I said before I took it back. I just can't get over the fact that i apologize for what i did and nothing changed. believe me he's a nice guy which when I met him he was a really nice guy don't get me wrong. also he was a down-to-earth guy and he really cared for everyone. But i don't get how when you apologize to someone over text and over the web saying how sorry you are for doing that. And then afterwards he disappears so basically it feels like he used me for the apology just to get his reputation back or maybe he was just busy and forgot..I'm not being mean or cruel. to be honest Tyler was my friend and I always will appreciate that but I broke his trust and I did some stupid s*** to and I wish I could take it back but I can't. In-person yes he is a nice guy and he's really caring for other people but business-wise not so much, which lets admit we are all learning something new everyday and sometimes things don't work out but that doesn't give the right for any person to criticize someone for their wrongdoing and I'm sorry for that. Look Tyler I know we haven't spoken in 12 months and I know I basically ruined your reputation I'm sorry and I wish I could do something about it but I can't unfortunately. I'm just still confused in the matter thats all. And also I'm sorry for bringing Brooke into this matter too I didn't mean to drag her into this situation. I was just an angry stupid person wanted to get revenge at someone who hurt me bad and emotionally and I brought her into this and I'm truly am sorry. The reason why I'm writing this on here is because I don't know if you still have my number or you blocked it which is fine but I hope you do see this and I hope you forgive me for the stupid s*** I've done. I can't live with myself for doing something so horrible to someone that didn't deserve the backlash. The past 12 months the situation has been repeating over in my mind over and over again and won't stop and I wish it did. In the last 12 months I've been angry I've been sad I've been defeated I've been confused basically my emotions been all over the place and I hate it and I can't live like this forever so I need to forgive because having so much anger inside you it just eats and eats at you and you can't do anything about it because you want to get revenge on the person but nothing happens. I still feel defeated By you.. but hopefully you can forgive and my actions over the past year I just need to forgive I need to forgive everyone I hurt in the past because I live with regret almost everyday and I just want the pain and anger to disappear because I want to move forward with my life. To everybody that has criticized him for his business and wrongdoing including myself do not judge a person just because they done something wrong or terrible I know you're all angry and upset and hurt. But what good does it do by posting your frustration and anger on a post and hurting that person's reputation forever and then you become satisfied with yourself because you know you ruined his reputation but the truth is you need to look at yourself before you make a complaint. He might have not giving your money back or he might have forgot which it all happens to us sometimes which is ok. To all who have complained do not stress over the situation because if you stress it will eat at you like it did for me..money is not the issue nor the person is not the issue..you are the issue you have unresolved issues that you need to get help for.. you don't ever need to post something out of frustration just to get back at the person and I know I'm repeating myself but it's true you hold your tongue because if you let that tongue go you will regret and I mean regret everything you said because sure it will make you feel better then in a couple months but after down the road it will make you feel like s*** so I'm warning you now don't do it. From now on if someone has done something bad to you or fraudulent or any crime whatsoever do not complain online if you have something serious going on that something actually did happen go to the cops and if the cops cant help you learn from your mistake and don't do it become a better person. Now I know this is a long long long message and I am sorry for that but I really have to apologize One Way or Another because like I said I cannot live with myself with this regret and this anger inside me and I want to let it go I want to move forward with my life. And Tyler if you ever want to talk or meet for coffee then just phone me or text me you know my number hopefully still do lol. You're not horrible person and I know I said that before but you're not and people may look at you like your horrible person but they don't see the good inside you because when I was with you I seen the good inside you but when that stuff happened and went down between us I went with the crowd and then I was against you because it happened to me like it happened to them but I should have never opened my mouth in the first place I should have just let it slide and forgiving you and let bygones be bygones. Even if these people don't think you're a nice person or a decent person screw them because the people that truly truly know you.. you are a very genuine nice guy! But I really hope this settles things once and for all.. and if not then I tried my best and move on.

Best wishes man
Jamie

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Doug Savage
, US
Feb 14, 2017 5:04 pm EST

Do a criminal check on Tyler not the company and see how nice a guy he is.

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Hes an honest guy
, US
Jan 10, 2017 3:01 am EST

Lies every single one of you grow up

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Hes an honest guy
, US
Jan 10, 2017 2:42 am EST

Wow this is to much drama here and shame on all of you childish people shame shame shane

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Hes an honest guy
, US
Jan 10, 2017 2:33 am EST

Wow ! This is to much. If people are lying here they will get theres.. Tyler is honest, and would never rip anyone off, i fi d it hard to believe any of this is true about him, but stranger things have happened.. This ruined him and if anyone has lied here you better be ashamed of yourselves, because this is so full of crap and all this should be taken down from here.. I know him very very very well and im not his GF or his grandma, or brother or sister but ive known him my entire life which is how old tyler is... And he just would not do this stuff. Im embarressed for the liars on here.. Tyler god bless you and your family.. Take back tne lies and be honest zeroO did.. Thankyou

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Zero0
, US
Jul 28, 2016 10:24 am EDT

I take everything back I been trying to remove the complaints of this mess, I been asking the website to take it down but they can't remove comments only complaints. This proves this website is useless and they just skim over the complaints without even looking at them properly! Brooke I'm so so sorry for saying that. It was all anger and I didn't mean any of it! Tyler you two man I'm sorry I said hurtful things to you man! But Brooke I should of kept my mouth shut! I'm truly and sorry.

Just to clarify if anybody is reading this I said thoes things out of ANGER! Please no Tyler is a nice guy and he's not like the things I said. And for his business he's no longer doing it because he's found another Passion that he likes. i do take my complaints vack even though they won't let me! But I swear on my life I take them BACK! Again this website is useless and crap! it's even in there rules that it says no swearing or drama but they just skim it over and ruin people's lifes by posting it! AGAIN IM TRULY SORRY AND TAKE EVERYTHING I SAID!

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Zero0
, US
Jul 27, 2016 2:02 pm EDT

Hi there Brooke Natasha Lazor,

Now me being the responsible adult and not telling everything was my fault which i forgot, But in my deference half of that is true and half of that is untrue. Now Tyler Doran Frederick is not telling his full side of the story, when you say he drove me around and i begged which was untrue, I did however asked politely for a drive here and their and did offer him money for gas, on my part i didn't beg that is a lie, if i needed a drive from Tyler i would ask nicely and he would oblige, now in my defense he could of said no and i would of token the bus no problem, as you see he did not speak out because hes very childish when speaking out towards others..he either runs to you for his problems or he keeps them inside. Now lets get to the bottom of this the reason, i asked because like you said i lived far away and i would not have my bus pass on me which again was my fault but then again its also his fault for not speaking out. Now heres the thing Tyler would always ask me to come to meadows to train and sometimes i didn't have my bus pass sometimes so i couldn't go which again was my fault for not buying one, i would ask if we could train at clearview but he would wine and said he didn't want to, again his fault . i have asked nurmous of times of training closer but Tyler would not, it was always meadows and it was very far for me., now when i did have my bus pass he would offer to drive me to the bus station which i said no half the time but he insisted, again i would always give him gas money or something else in return for the ride,

Now lets move on

Tyler did however brake two of the contracts and then later me and him would make one for the 17 months, he didn't volunteer it was his duty to make up for the time lost for training which he didn't. and he even says he agrees to it and will sign it which he failed to do to, Tyler is again very un professional. Yes we did become so called friends but he was a fake friend after all as he told you everything i said which you didn't need to know.. again he still owes me money for the services he failed to commit. Now about the coming over part he didn't even step one foot on my propriety again that is untrue.

Now lets move on.

Now today i did message him on email explaining my situation on this whole mess and wanting to meet up to discus the situation but has failed to compile, Please note that you posting un called for personal stuff with out my consent is very much illegal, so i would watch how you speak.. Now about my dear mother who you say is out of town all the time is because she has a job and we do in fact speak all the time, you however do not know . i do in fact get looked after so please be quite. Now this situation is between me and Tyler not you, You do not need to fight his battles you are not his mother so please walk away and [removed] Tyler can handle this not you, and obviously you writing instead of him is very very un manly of him which shows how childish he is. Tyler is a big boy he can take care of himself, yes i do understand your his NEW fiancee and want to protect his image but lets be real here his image was is ruined a long time ago.

Now lets move on

SO i see that you posted personal stuff on here without my consent which is very indeed illegal, so on my behalf i will do the same because lets be real here we obviously don't give a about our personal life so lets begin. so Lets start when i told Tyler personal that i was having problems at home and i talked to him about it then he decides to take my phone and bash everyone in my family saying i am cured of my mental illness and that no one can control me besides me. Lets be clear here GOD Dose not work like that and Obviously hes messed in the head for even saying that..personally he should read up on the bible more before he opens his mouth. Now secondly he did infact say that my mother and father don't give a about me and he dose? lets be real here he has nerved given two about me, my mother and father love me. Lets move on, so when i came to the project i was only looking not wanting a new religion but Tyler put things in my head and almost made me change my whole life and leave everything behind for the born again s, i wasn't there to change my religion i was there to meet new people and learn new things about other religions, i do indeed have proof on this. I do have more story's up my sleeve if you want to start more drama but please be my guest and tell more lies. But if would like to comment again i would be happy to answer your questions and say the truth to you face. now i will indeed attach a photo of the time when he took my phone without my permission and bashed my family pretending to be me.

Anyways it was so lovely talking to you again
- Jamie

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Anonymous_01
, US
Jul 26, 2016 9:00 am EDT
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Hi Jamie/Jamie's Mom,

I find this complaint very misleading and dishonest and it's very disheartening that after all that Tyler had personally invested in you.

To clarify the situation for all readers until this complaint is removed, this complaint has been written and backed by Jamie's Mother, who, was not present in Edmonton for most of the time of Tyler and Jamie's training contract, and who has been given second hand details.

To create some context, Jamie, you had been paying $100/month for "UNLIMITED" personal training services. In the City of Edmonton, 1-on-1 Personal Training services range from $50-120 per hour. Yes, that is for one single session.

Therefore, a more clear and true representation of the situation is essentially that Tyler was volunteering his training (and friendship and mentorship) services to you Jamie, and that the $100/mth that was paid to Tyler was more of a stipend, since it was nowhere, at all, close to what Personal Training Services actually cost. Let me also please note, Jamie, that several times, you had asked for a ride home from the gym, and that your house was 20-30 minutes from Tyler's home. Tyler would consistently go out of his way to provide rides for you, because he was your friend, because he is generous, and because he is a good person and good Christian.

Further, beyond the personal training relationship that you two had, Tyler would consistently spend many unpaid, non-training hours with you in person, as well as over the phone and text. He truly did invest in you and care for you. He introduced you to his own family, closest friends, and church. He spent many, many nights praying for you, he spent many, many nights including you in his own personal plans like Games Night, Small Group, and yes, we even threw you a birthday party this year and invited all of our friends. That night, you had said no one has noticed you or cared for you like that ever before, and that your family had not had any birthday celebrations for you in a very long time. Tyler had answered many, many late night phone calls and texts when you were having personal issues and wanted someone to talk to. He was there for you.

When Tyler had decided to move on with his professional career and to close his business, he had stopped accepting money from you and stopped training services. This decision was not made because he had "screwed so many people over", as you know, because all of these complaints, like this one, leave out important details and context, and at some points, are just blatant lies. Unfortunately.

And lastly, to everyone reading, I would like to point out how easy it seems to be for all of you to hurt someone so deeply with dishonest reviews. It is very easy to type a cruel, dishonest, embellished story online. However, please keep in mind that Cyber-bullying actually does have consequences. I am sure you are all aware of past cases where cyber-bullying has lead to depression and suicide. Please consider, just for one moment, your own child, or someone close to you, being on the receiving end of all of these posts. Many of the details are incomplete and untrue and do not include the full story or circumstances.

Lastly, also please keep in mind that there are two sides to every story, and just because Tyler has chosen not to get involved with providing his side for any of these "complaints" does not make them any more valid.

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Zero0
, US
Jul 25, 2016 6:44 pm EDT

Be Aware…

(Before you read and judge I want to inform you that some of the stuff that I did after January was all me and it was very stupid, it was mostly my fault but also very much Tyler’s fault, I have a condition which makes me handicap and Tyler knew about it Very much and he took advantage of that and my money.. Now before you make assumptions please know that not only did he do this to me but he also to my close friend which her son is handicap as well. Tyler is not a nice person he acts like it but when your around him he’s not, he hides behind his Christian Faith and dose wrong behind closed doors, I myself am Christian and what he’s doing is not Christian what so ever, the word is getting out one way or another and karma works in mysterious ways, )

In 2015 I was on kijiji looking for a personal trainer when I came across Tyler Frederick’s advertisement, His advertisement looked professional and sounded very convincing, I then contacted him through kijiji and told him who I was and I was intrusted in his services. Tyler then contacted me through messages and then he proceeded and sent my mother an email to fill out and bring to the consultation on October 6, 2015. We received an invoice for what we paid, We originally paid $200 for 10 sessions when we first met at the consultation but then me and my mother decided for 2 months unlimited and gave Tyler another $300, Tyler started to make excuses for me and him not to train together, In the month of October the days he didn’t show up or made an excuse are 3, 9, 18, 20, 21. On October 20th I went to the gym like any other day to meet Tyler, I texted him to let him know I was going to the gym he didn’t respond I thought he was in traffic so I did my warm up, After my warm up I sat at the tables and proceeded to text him again and he still didn’t reply back. I then contacted my mother and explained the situation to her and told her that Tyler had bailed on me and didn’t show up or responded to me at all that day. That evening my mother emailed him stating his contract states that every trainer needs to let you know 24 hours in advanced if they are cancelling. After the email Tyler then texted me saying he was sorry and that we would train the next day, Tyler then missed two more days but failed to keep his promise, we trained 2 days after that. November was decent we trained for weeks 5 to 6 days but the last week is where he started to ease off again. He did not send me my meal plan for days making me starve and binge eat on what I had left in my fridge, My mother told me to keep asking him over and over for the meal plan until he finally did respond and he given it to me personally. I had mention to Tyler back in November that my old trainer did 6 months with me and I asked him how much it would cost for 6 months. So Tyler then thought of a plan and came up with this deal which was $600 for 6 months but he told me to confirm with my mother about this deal so I did. My mother and I came to an agreement but it would be under her terms and under a new contract. My mother and Tyler met up at the gym on Nov, 25, 2015 My mother told him that she agreed with the deal but it had to be under her terms which was $100 for 6 months, He agreed and singed the contract as did I and we started the next day fresh. (He would later break this contact towards the end of January) I got a invoice stating I paid $100 in cash the next day which he stated in the invoice I was good for 30 days in January. (That was my last invoice from Tyler me nor my mother did not receive anymore invoices from Tyler which I did always remind him!) The month of December was good he kept up with my mother stating I was doing well in training, we trained till Christmas and then Tyler took a week off for Christmas and we resumed back on January 4th. January went well we trained for 5 to 6 days a week, there was no problem with Tyler only 3 excuses towards the end. Around February Tyler started to make more excuses to not come to the gym and train he kept breaking his rules as a trainer, we only got in 13 days that month but the rest where excuse and complaining. (Towards the end of February I stared to get annoyed of Tyler because he broke the first 2 contracts and so I was stupid and wanted more training sessions with him so because he was my so called friend that I thought of a deal that me and him would agree to. Me and Tyler agreed to $1500 for 17 months but I did not give him the contract till April to sign, it was my fault that I forgot to give it to him in the first place but I did and he said he would take it home and sign it, which he told me he did. But I did give him the money in advance and he told me that he would do a invoice but never did.) Around March there were more excuses and complaints from Tyler and I was losing my trust in him and was rethinking the contact. April was on and off with Tyler we barley had a session in that month we only got 2 days in and the rest was me, May was all me we only got 1 day in but the rest was all me, Tyler made excuse after excuse that he was either sick or tired or at his girlfriends he did not give me 24 hour notice like he’s supposed to, he took advantage of me and my money and he knew that. Tyler’s girlfriend did make him end his training because of all the clients he screwed over but Tyler is still training and accepting clients on the side and taking their money and running off. Please be advised about Tyler Fredrick and his so called business.

PS- just a warning, if he says his grandma is dead she’s not she’s very much still alive because i still talk to her form time to time as im close to her. Do not believe anything he tells you because he will manipulate and deceive you.

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SueVienneau
, CA
Jun 20, 2016 12:43 pm EDT

On April 24, 2016, my friend referred his personal trainer, Tyler Frederick, to me. Tyler and I texted and came to an agreement that I would pay $100 to him and he would prepare meal and exercise plans for my son and I.
On April 27 I emailed him $100 and he forwarded forms for me to fill out.
On May 5 I texted him and apologized for taking so long as I was having computer problems. Tyler responded asking who I was. I reminded him.
On May 6 I emailed the completed forms to him.
On June 5 I emailed him asking if plans were done. He didn't respond.
On June 6 I texted him asking if plans were done. He didn't respond.
On June 7 I texted again and he didn't respond.
On June 17 I texted and told him I found a reliable person and would be making a complaint.
He quickly responded saying he thought he had sent me documents. I have never received anything from him.
I'm just happy I'm only out $100.
In my opinion Tyler is unreliable and I would not recommend his services to anyone. I would certainly discourage anyone from using his service.
The police advised that my only recourse would be to take him to civil court.
Please beware of Tyler Frederick.

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Gary Rand
, US
Jun 02, 2016 7:58 am EDT

HE IS A SCAMMED
I paid him 200$ never showed up for 1st session. 2nd session his grandma died 3rd he couldn't find my place and then he never replied texts. I thought it was just me but after reading all these complaints I know he is a fraud and a scammed.

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Lindsey Carter
, CA
Jan 29, 2016 7:55 am EST

I have had nothing but a positive experience. Lost the weight I needed and had a lot of fun doing it. Tyler was nothing but professional and enjoyed my time working out with him.

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Kp88
, US
Jan 25, 2016 1:50 pm EST
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I paid him for a boot camp that was canceled. He agreed to let me use he money towards personal training sessions. We had 3 of 5 and then he kept cancelling and refused to refund me. Was only a refund of $50 but was still my money. Such a scammer. He clearly picks and chooses who he rips off.

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Jamie LeBlanc
, US
Jan 23, 2016 1:06 am EST

Who are you people to JUDGE a person when you barely met him! I for one am i client of his and is happy the way he is doing things. Tyler is a reasonable guy! hes not a bad person! he dose not scam anyone hes not stupid enough to do that hes very smart! you all should be very ashamed of yourself s! I Trust him and when he is late or when he cant make it he informs me and keeps his word. People like you Love to see people fail and you want people like Tyler to fail..and all thats coming out of your mouth is bull### and lies. Grow up!

I will say this Again as a repeat! Tyler is an Amazing Guy and he loves what he dose why would he scam others and ruin his career? I know the guy well he LOVES LOVES his job and helping people achieve their goals! He would not do such a thing like this period! Again you people Just make others look bad to see them fail! Shame on you!

The reason i think Tyler is a amazing trainer because for one i am seeing results! i have before and after pictures and trust me there is so much improvement, I dont think i could not done it with out him! and still helps me to achieve the body i want! He Knows his stuff! because i never had abs before and now i do haha! so Overall Again Tyler is simply a Amazing guy! You people should get to know the person before you open your mouth period!

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scammedbyTyler
, CA
Nov 10, 2015 7:24 pm EST

Tyler met me and I paid him 280.00 upfront for 1 month sessions he showed up to the first then vanished ... kept making excuses and missed 5 straight sessions. He did not return my money and now won't return calls. Worst person ever do not deal with him

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scammedbyTyler
, CA
Nov 10, 2015 7:41 pm EST

The worst professional I have met Tyler is a fraud and he is probably writing all the replies himself. He just scammed me for 280.00 we signed a commitment and he missed all the sessions I showed up 7 days and he was a no show keeps making excuses.

Anyone else who was defrauded by Tyler Frederick contact me as I have filed a criminal complaint and civil suit against him as he has been doing this to many people.

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scammedbyTyler
, CA
Nov 10, 2015 7:26 pm EST

Also anyone else who is scammed by him contact me as I have filed court documents against him. We can all make sure this crook gets what he deserves

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A client of his
, US
Sep 16, 2015 1:15 pm EDT

I want to know your real names and I've never had any issues with him in any way he's good trainer and very honest also he's a stand up guy and I can't imagine him ripping anyone off. He's not like that. What are your real names? Are you jealous that he is a good trainer or what is really your problem, cuz he's an honest man to a fault

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A client of his
, US
Sep 16, 2015 1:08 pm EDT

Who are you people why use a fake name if your complaining. He'd a very honest person and did not scam anyone. Hes a good trainer and has never ripped people off. Leave your real name and maybe you might get sumwhere otherwise stop making up stories that are not true. He's a stand up guy and has integrity

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TFFunhappycustomer
, US
Aug 21, 2015 12:59 pm EDT

Tyler has been doing this to many people for over a year now. Nothing positive will ever result from this if action is not taken. i would advise going to the police. This would not be the first time.

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Chloe Jaspel
, US
Aug 07, 2015 1:20 pm EDT

Hewy Fyang2, what is your contact info I was scammed also, would like to to go to the police.

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Jeff Tomsik
, CA
Jul 25, 2015 5:16 pm EDT

I've never had any issues with him! He's trained me for 3 months now and I've always paid him and he's never disappeared with my money! He's helped me gain lots of muscle and I would recommend him as a trainer to anyone

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fyang2
Edmonton, CA
Jul 23, 2015 11:42 pm EDT

The dude with the wife beater shirt in the previous post is our Tyler. Just for the record of other people who are trying to hire a personal trainer in Edmonton.

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fyang2
Edmonton, CA
Jul 23, 2015 11:41 pm EDT

Hi, I just had almost the same experience as you had. I was scammed by this Tyler guy as well. Cant believe that he is still doing this kind of sH**. (I am writing this on July 23. 2015) He took $100 (5 sessions) from me and vanished. I had some texts exchange with him, the biggest bull-****ter I have ever seen. I was thinking to report to the police. I believe that if there is another victim, the police might do something about it. And you might be able to get your money back. PM me if you d like to go together. Thanks

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