Challenging the owner of Vintage Solution LLC
🕑 Added 2019-09-15 11:21:47 +0000 UTCPatron exclusive video (well, mostly audio)
I uncovered a stash of mp3 files on a scammer's PC. They were recordings of a different scam company called Vintage Solution LLC. The recordings seemed to be being used as training material for other scammers because there was a colour-coded spreadsheet of successful and unsuccessful scams.
In a lot of the recordings, the victims were asked to send money to a US address in New Jersey. It turns out that this address belongs a U.S. owner of Vintage Solution LLC... one Stephen Chmielowiec.
Stephen seems to have a background in real estate and solar power ... just search for Stephen Chmielowiec on Facebook and Google.
So I called Stephen to see what he would tell me about his company. I think you'll find this recording quite revealing. I will mention it in a forthcoming video about Gift Scam scams and you'll see the link there.
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Sarah Ratty Pipkin
I wonder if "Harry" cleared it all up for him... 🤔🧐
Josh
Even as of today, he's still promoting get rich schemes. I'm surprised his Facebook and Linkedin aren't hidden 3 years later.
you only have to look at the stuff this guy promotes on his facebook ,all get rich quick garbage ,he promotes himself as a money maker ,has pic of bags of money ..he is in on everything 100 percent
"there is no scam I am telling you that"..."there is no scam I am telling you that"..."there is no scam I am telling you that".
Greetings JImites, take a look at this Jim, you may have seen it already though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q96C9Wedhk thanks
This is fascinating, I wonder if you can call the police in NJ.
Hi Jim, me again, I didnt think there was a scam running in Ireland but I think I got one today. my phone rang and I answered it, but instead of hearing anything my phone rang them and when it answered it was a woman speaking Hindi. But for the fact that I have a pay as you go phone I wouldn't have noticed that it was a premium line and it randg ALL afternoon.. I blocked +24732321 and immediately +24732323 rang..then..athe number ending in 325.
Jim Browning
Cool. I've not yet happened on any Russian scammers, but it won't be long I'm sure. Thanks again, Jim
..also I forgot to mention that ifyou ever need Russian translated (I don't know how often that may happen). My son is fluent....and he owes me...lol
lol Haven't heard yet, but it does mean that I discovered that she subscribed to Now TV to watch the last season of Game of Thrones and forgot to cancel it until I noticed it billed on my Debit card yesrerday. I thought you deserved it more than NOW TV.
Jim Browning
I saw that... Thank you so much. I've been working on a couple of projects, so An update very soon...
Jim Browning
Thank you so much Noeleen... I hope she gets the job. My own kids aren't quite at college yet, but I know what it will do to the bank balance. I wish you and her luck, Jim
Hi Jim, would love to contribute more but I have a daughter in College that drains my bank account weekly (lol) However she has a job interview in 1 hour and if she gets it, I promise ti up my contribution. I love what you are doing, as much as I enjoy watching people waste their time, you actually impact these low lives in a big way, plus you are Irish so ....I am a little bias. take care Jim and give em hell
Jim Browning
Yes. If nothing else, it might make him look over his shoulder a bit more often. Ideally he give this up a d the scammers have to recruit some other mule to make their scam work. Let's see...
Great work Jim. I would think the US authorities could, at the very least call him, and let them know they are looking into his practices...and if its money laundering they will be going to jail for a long time. Perhaps Steve might be motivated at that point to terminate his affiliation with these Indian scammers.
SD
Just upped my patreon contribution. Thanks so much, Jim
unanswered no less!
'I'm not sure I have their number but rest assured, I'm just about to call them..'. You're my hero, Jim.
What’s that sound I hear in the background. Never mind figured it out. It’s the sound of a sphincter tightening going into convulsions and the excrement hitting the fan. That’s a great recording. I don’t think it matters which state he’s in as I’m pretty sure wire fraud is a federal offence. Look forward to hearing the follow up recording. Interesting that he called you back. Brilliant stuff as usual Jim.
Please check the link under Jim’s reply to me.
Jim Browning
Could you try again? This is the URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAKcAjRnjxU
Jim Browning
He did call, but with no meaningful information. He's calling again tonight with answers to the questions I've asked. I'll post this once it's recorded.
Reid Fishler
Can we assume he didn't call back?
You're the best, you had him backpedaling the entire conversation. His vague answers about what he does for the company are ridiculous and show he isnt too savvy
Nate
That dude is an AMERICAN from the EAST COAST! Not a doubt in my mind - "you know?!" lol
Can't believe he stayed on the phone that long!
Would love to watch but get the “an error has occurred” message - I’m in Canada not sure if that matters. I hope it’s because so many people are trying to watch, that it’s getting bogged down! 👍🏻👍🏻
I do not know what time you have to devote to this chmielowiec character, but I would be very appreciative of any updates you may have, esp if any New Jersey law enforcement agency took this seriously. New Jersey has very lax regulations and oversight, much like the state of Delaware.
The post is now broken. I just get an error when trying to play. Update: Apparently it’s a Facebook thing. I closed my Facebook account so I can’t see it. For the life of me, I don’t understand how anyone still trusts Facebook.
Reid Fishler
Also has a recent complaint with the BBB. https://www.bbb.org/us/nj/brick/profile/tech-support/vintage-solution-llc-0221-90194989/complaints
Reid Fishler
He appears to be over 60...lives about 1.5 to 2 hours from me.
Hugh Jardon
This might be worth investigating too, which he posted on 20th Aug. http://freeleadsystem.marketingpowersystem.com/schmielowiec
Jim Browning
Yeah - I've been having a look at his various Facebook postings. He seems to have a digit in many pies.
Hugh Jardon
See his Facebook comment on 12th Sept. Hey Friends, I Recently Got Some Affiliate/Sales Training By Someone Who Is a Self Made Millionaire So I Listened Closely. I Have Learned So Much On What To Do and WHAT NOT TO DO. Now I Would Like To Teach Others What I Have Learned. If You Are Interested in Learning As I Was, Please Comment "pm me" and I Will Send You a Link That Shows a Video About What I`m Talking About.
Jim Browning
Yes - I'm going to try to get the US authorities to do something about this guy. He's clearly laundering money.
Jim Browning
I think I pasted the wrong link. Updated now.
Jim Browning
Thanks - now updated.
Hugh Jardon
That was brilliant!. I hope you're going to show us his call-back. His Facebook page is down already.
FYI your FB link is broken, this link works tho: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.chmielowiec
Awesome stuff man, keep up the good work, and im sure the Police in the US would love to investigate these people. :)
Thanks as always for uncovering scams