Menu
CB Bad Business Partners Review of Krikorian Associates
Krikorian Associates

Krikorian Associates review: Broker didn't refund my Deposit 39

N
Author of the review
4:28 pm EDT
Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Learn more
Featured review
This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback.

Dear All,
This guy Rob L Krikorian is a broker agent to whom I signed an 'offer to purchase' to buy a gas station/w convenient store in Phalidelphia and put $15, 000 deposit (which supposed to go to his escrow account) but it looks like he never put my offer to the owner and spent the deposit money on his own personal expenses. It's been months now I have been trying to get my refund but most of the time he don't respond, even if he replies he make up stories like sick, vacation, out of office etc...all lies. One time he said he is in financial trouble then I figured out he spent my deposit instead of putting in the escrow account and proceeding with the offer.
Please be careful about this person, he is a fraud and liar. DO NOT believe on him, I am preparing now to send the complaint to the state of PA, and file a suit in the court. All these hassle...without any reason.
JUST BEWARE OF ROB KRIKORIAN, OF KRIKORIAN ASSOCIATES...The surprising thing is I have been patients and giving him so many chances but he is not realizing how difficult his life would be when he get nailed with police, court, and state commission.

Update by NJsomersetguy
Aug 09, 2010 9:44 pm EDT

Dear G Solutions,
Thanks for teaming up with me, can you please send me an email at my gandaki@gmail.com, we can discuss the next steps there. thank you.

Update by NJsomersetguy
Sep 22, 2010 6:58 pm EDT

I have not still recovered my money, I have been working with the lawyer but giving him sometimes to pay back, he always says next week, next week, but nothing happens that week. This is rediculus...can any law inforcement agent do anything for him? We can sell his any belongings and reclaim our loss, but most importantly we need to stop him to hurt any more people...why can't we file a group complains ? Thanks.

Update by NJsomersetguy
Nov 03, 2010 3:03 pm EDT

Dear all,
It's good he got Jailed so he won't do this to others, but now how would we recope this money we lost.? He still have not paid my $5000 money. Can someone please advise? or can we all meet one day somewhere in PA and go to the police with our proof ? Thanks,

39 comments
Add a comment
J
J
jaswinder pal singh
Freehold, US
Apr 08, 2011 3:37 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

I called today that this guy took 50, 000 from husband and gave him those checks which bank didn't accept---means insufficient money in his account and I am sending the copies to Craig. That was our hard earned money. My husband is sick with depression. so I want to share with you. Beware of this bad guy. I am so sick of these things who makes my husband sick.

A
A
auto2200
Jamison, US
Nov 29, 2010 8:05 pm EST

If he purposefully presented you a bad check, that's a criminal offense, and he can be arrested for that. Call you local police and talk to a detective there. He or she can help you.

J
J
jwhl
Philadelphia, US
Nov 17, 2010 9:12 pm EST

Anyone knows when the is next count date ? Thanks

J
J
jwhl
Philadelphia, US
Nov 17, 2010 9:08 pm EST

I was robbed by the jerk too.

A
A
Ajay Barthwal
Old Bridge, US
Nov 15, 2010 6:39 pm EST

I gave Rob Kirkorkian a $50, 000 deposit for a BP gas station in North Brunswick around 06/2009. He never put my offer in and when asked to refung my deposit his check bounced. I have filed suit with him in NJ and am awaiting to file a suit in PA against him as well. If anyone wants to join me in this suit email me at ajuaybarthwal@hotmail.com. Do not trust this guy he is a crook.

N
N
NarenPatel
, US
Nov 11, 2010 8:53 pm EST

I am in Same boat. Rob took my total $40K for two different gas station in Feb and March 2010. One University Exxon located in Philadelphia and other one was Shell located in Levittown. He never presented the offer to the seller or gas company. He gave me check in May 2010 for $15K which was returned back. Let’s get to gather and try to get our money back.

T
T
tom corkery
Voorhees, US
Nov 11, 2010 12:01 am EST

I received a return recept back today on certified letter that we sent to Rob.It was signed for on 11/9/2010 and appears to be his signature

T
T
tom corkery
Voorhees, US
Nov 10, 2010 11:59 pm EST

I received back a return receipt on certified letter i sent, The signature of it appears to be ROB and dated 11/9/2010

S
S
Snehal Patel
West Chester, US
Nov 10, 2010 3:49 am EST
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

I am in the same boat too. He took $5, 000 as a good faith deposit from me for a Gas Station, which subsequently I found out was never really on sale. Multiple calls met multiple excuses. He even gave me a check in October that bounced. Someone please advise what do I need to do. As suggested above, I will reach out to the attorney. Any other help would help. My email is 'snehal2@hotmail.com' . Any way we could still get our money back ?

M
M
Michel Bien-aime
Spring Valley, US
Nov 09, 2010 3:49 pm EST

I am in the same situation with all of you since april 2010. Rob Krikorian took $25000.00 with a letter of intent to BP for a gas station in pendell. I am in process of taking him to court if the state of PA can find him.

H
H
Hcho
Blue Bell, US
Nov 09, 2010 1:29 am EST
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Wow, that dirt bag got my $20, 000.00 since September. He kept stalling on the business I was interested saying he was waiting for loan approval and that he was having hard time trying to get in touch with the owner. Now this.
My email is hcho65@gmail.com

S
S
singh78
Philadelphia, US
Nov 08, 2010 5:31 pm EST

does any one know where to file civil lawsuit ? montgomery county or we can file in the county we live in? how much would it cost ?

T
T
tom corkery
Voorhees, US
Nov 08, 2010 5:29 pm EST

We cant help or work toget her if people dont call or email.
TOM
[protected]

S
S
singh78
Philadelphia, US
Nov 08, 2010 5:20 pm EST

I just don't get it ... where did the money go so quick ...in his TD bank account there is not enough money to get any check cashed... so where did he cashed his checks and into which bank account...

mine he did cashed into his TDbank account under Bala business services... and he gave me bogus check from same account.

so, please go to your bank and ask him into which account number the check has been cashed into and which bank... that way may be we can trace the money where it went or where he spended so quick...because he doesn't have money in Bala business services TD bank enough to cash anyone checks, as far as what we know.

bank name, checking account it cashed...that way it could be easy to trace, where he has hiding that money probably

T
T
tom corkery
Voorhees, US
Nov 08, 2010 5:00 pm EST

I am not thrething his family.This is the only phone number that still hads a live voice.Rob issued me a bad check dated NOV 4th, 2010.A gentlemen that called me said he paid $40.00 to buy a report that shows that 15 civil suits have been filed already.I am a victim also.The fact that my case and another lady I spoke to this morning that gave a deposit on OCT 21st happened well after he was already out on bail, makes it hard for me to believe his wife had no knowledge of this.It seems that you know the family and probably have more details then me.I am going with the criminal case and also filing a civil suit.The fact that i know in just the past few weeks he collected well over $40, 000 in deposits, either he paid some people back or his family lifestyle is alot better then mine.I also feel sorry for his family, however my first priority is feeding my own family.I will go after whatever assets he has in a civil suit.I am also willing to form a group to save additional expenses to file a civil suit.If you are correct and if there are no assets, I guess we will all just take the loss.Does anyone have any idea how much money is missing?It apperas to be a very large amount.

Please feel free to email me at tbc000@aol.com
0=zreo in screen name

S
S
singh78
Philadelphia, US
Nov 08, 2010 4:03 pm EST

Hi

which lawyer should be talking too ? nickle... are we getting our money back, if yes, let me know the way, because i don' t know how would I be getting my money back?

He used my money to pay someone else...now he got his money back but now I am no where?

I know his home address too and he say no equity in the house.

just please nickle what lawyers can do ? it is very lenghy process and i don't see my money, if he is in jail... or even if he comes out on bail ...let's say no one is going to do any business with him, so, how would he pay back.

his family, wife and kids have decent money, which they can try to help their dad .

thanks

N
N
nickle
philadelphia, US
Nov 08, 2010 3:15 pm EST

Hello, I too was affected by rob. I just wanted to point out that the last comment seems unfair to post. He is already in jail and the people that we would be calling are his innocent family members. In situations like this the family is usually unaware especially since it seems that he was trying to uphold a certain lifestyle for them. I think that we need to keep the personal phone numbers and threats to the family out of the situation. I am infuriated with Rob but I feel as though we need to stick to talking to the lawyer and not abuse his family.

T
T
tom corkery
Voorhees, US
Nov 08, 2010 1:32 am EST

ROB also goes as Derkrikorian Zohrab
home number [protected]

J
J
Jonah76
Doylestown, US
Nov 07, 2010 6:03 pm EST
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

At this point it doesn't matter if we do it individually or together. As long as you contacted Det. Craig, you should be fine for now. The detective told me that Rob will be tried for the two cases that are awaiting trial and then he was going to put all of us together and submitt a new case. Craig is a great detective and he promised that even if we don't get any money back, he will do his best to put Krirorian away for a very long time. Either way we would have to sue that ### in a civil court. Everybody we just got scammed so let's not get scammed again by giving away your personal information to whomever is aking for it in this website. Go see the COPS>

S
S
singh78
Philadelphia, US
Nov 07, 2010 5:17 pm EST

Hi everyone

please email

adventur78@yahoo.com

and provide your phone number and amount and details... need to make a group complaint file and get something back from state... because this guy was on bail already when he took the money

thanks

hurry up email me ..

S
S
singh78
Philadelphia, US
Nov 07, 2010 5:02 pm EST

Hi I have been victimzed since dec2009 and property I was buying sold to someone else, he claimed they bought straight from the owner... please we need to get all together and file one claim with state so they can sell their house and give some money back to every victim... team up

provide everyone their email address
and phone number and amount?

thanks

P
P
Paban Saha
Richmond Hill, US
Nov 07, 2010 3:04 am EST
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Hi Friends, I have been victimized by Rob Krikorian. I paid him $21, 250.00 in two different check on April and May
2010 against Sunoco gas station and conv store in Philadelphia. During his activities I realised that he is cheating me.
Than I withdraw my letter of intention and he gave me a check. I deposit to my bank and it has bounced. I contacted
him and he excused and instruct me to deposit the following week. I called him prior to deposit the check 2nd time. He
told me that the fund is available. But unfortunately it was bounced. Than I complain to the attorney General of PA.
They instructed to investigate the matter to Mr. Craig. Mr. Craig called me and I have explained him everything. Now
I came to know that he arrested and sent him to jail. Anybody, pls let me know the latest and updated status about the
case to my e-mail (sahapaban@yahoo.com) or my phone [protected]). I am from NY. Many thanks for co-operation.

J
J
Jonah76
Doylestown, US
Nov 06, 2010 9:16 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Apparently he didn't post bail, so he is still in jail. If anyone hears about his next court date please let us all know. Thanks Guys!

T
T
tom corkery
Voorhees, US
Nov 06, 2010 8:03 pm EDT

Anyone else that was taken, call me at [protected].
TOM

G
G
G Solutions
19142, US
Nov 04, 2010 6:25 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Great news, finally all of your hard work paid off and this CROOK is behind the bars. I wish he is imprisoned for the rest of his life as he has no right to roam freely in the society. I will you all Good Luck and hope you get your money soon.

J
J
Jonah76
Doylestown, US
Nov 03, 2010 4:56 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Thanks you I just gave Craig a call. I am also scheduled to see him tomorrow with all the documents. Apparently the people in this post is just a small fraction of the victims. That ### had scammed tons of people according to the detective and people are coming out of the woodwork...

N
N
NJLibT
Piscataway, US
Nov 03, 2010 4:38 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Yes. The det. Craig of Lower Merion Police.
71 East Lancaster, Ardmore, PA...can be reach at [protected].

I am meeting him tomorrow to provide my statement and evidence. He has asked all documents proof, email communication and agreement copy. Please get in touch with him and provide your statement and proof.

NJLIBT

J
J
Jonah76
Doylestown, US
Nov 03, 2010 3:49 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Does anyboby have the phone number to the detective in charge of this case?

S
S
Srinivasa R Tadi
, US
Nov 03, 2010 2:48 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Hi All,

I am with you, I made an offer for BP gas station with convenient store in Pendell and made a deposit of $25000.00 in Many 2010. After following up with him on daily basis I recovered $18000.00 from him. i am trying to reach him and he is not picking up his phone since last two days. I am preparing a case against him to file with PA state.
If we can join together and file a case i believe it would be strong. Anybody who is interested in joining with me can email me at vasuts827@yahoo.com.

V
V
vrits
, US
Nov 03, 2010 1:08 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Read the full news here...

http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2010/11/01/news/doc4ccf722596a64994133841.txt?viewmode=fullstory

J
J
Jonah76
Doylestown, US
Nov 03, 2010 5:35 am EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Hi guys, My wife and I are still in shock. We have just received news that he was arrested on Monday, November 1st 2010 and is awaiting Trial. he took $22, 500.00 from us as a good faith deposit and kept ignoring us and coming up with excuses. What a low life, I worked for years ov erseas to save money and better my family's future and now I have to restatrt from scratch. Sorry for the rest of the victims and see you all in Court.

H
H
HomeofPrussia
, US
Oct 29, 2010 6:20 pm EDT

Thanks so much for bringing this to light. I am in the process of buying a gas station in PA and found Rob's name thru some sources. I was going to talk to him to try to place some bid. I will never go to him and tell friends who are also thinking to do the same not to make the mistake of going to him. I hope he pays you. These guys must be punished. Keep up the good work of sharing with others, as otherwise i would have been in the same agony as you are today. God bless you!
HomeofPrussia

N
N
NJLibT
Piscataway, US
Oct 20, 2010 10:16 am EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

It's been almost 2 months and still trying to collect my $5000 deposit from Rob for gas station in Phily. It appears same story ad experienc you all have dealing with him. I am trying to collect my money and gave him enough time but loosing my patience with him. So far he has come up with...Sick...coughing on phone to prove he is sick...took him more than 2 weeks to get better than he is out of state in North Carolina...He is continue to make excuses and false promise to overnight check but haven't received it yet.

Let's file a joint or individual complain to better business bureau and PA attorney general about his business practise so he can't cheat any one else.

From NJ...

G
G
G Solutions
19142, US
Oct 05, 2010 1:26 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Lets form an association and protest in front of his office. Additionally, invite the media (CNN. NBC. abc 6 etc) channels and let the whole world know about this crook and his deeds. We all can file fraud and discrimatory (racist as he cheating mostly poor immigrants) charges against this guy.

What you all say ?

V
V
vrits
, US
Sep 22, 2010 8:52 am EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Totally agree, he is using money for personal expenses. Said he lost money in stocks and tax audit. What action did everyone take, please let me know.

M
M
Mohamad Mirza
Piscataway, US
Aug 29, 2010 1:33 am EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Rob Krikorian took $5000 to put in Escrow Deposit in May 2010. Seems like never presented the offer. I even got a check from him in June which got returned with NOT Sufficient Funds. I want to stop this man to commit any more crime like this. My email is smirza18@gmail.com Please contact me to discuss as to what legal action could be taken against him.

J
J
jay1422
www, US
Aug 11, 2010 10:28 am EDT

my eamial is joysunjs@gmail.com
ph [protected]
contact me in regards to rob krikorian

J
J
jay1422
www, US
Aug 11, 2010 10:24 am EDT

it happen to me aswell, i made offer in last october and still date never reviced full amount. i have registerd a case againts him. plese help me

contact me joysunjs@gmail.com

G
G
G Solutions
19142, US
Jul 30, 2010 10:44 am EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

I am in with you. he even tried to cheat with me as well couple of months back. I put any offer for a BP Gas Station with Conv store in Penndel, PA back in early May 2010. He never presented my offer to the gas companyand kept making one or the other excuse thereby wasting my time and fooling me around. I was patient all these time til I came across more people who he cheated before and made the same excuses. Finally, I lost my temper/ patience and asked to refund my money or I am comingwith the COPS & Attorney and filing complaint with the state of PA Realtors asscociation. Somehow he tried to make more excuses to get more time but I didnt agree and asked for Cashiers / certified check for the deposit amount I paid him.
Finally I got my money back after almost 3 months and that too with lot of hassles. But I am now preparing to file the complaint with PA State Board of Realtors about this CHEAT company (Krikorian Associates) and his Owner ROB KRIKORIAN.
Let me know if you need my help or more victims who he cheated so we can sue him for the mental tension/ harrasment we have gone through all these days.