Derick Coles/New Horizons Group is a THIEF!!

[Larry K]

Derick Coles, CEO of New Horizons Group is a THIEF!!

The posting of this thread gives me no pleasure but everyone should be aware of this.
You will probably have heard of Derick Coles and the New Horizons Group, you may even have been to one of his presentations/forums.
Well this man, his family and companies are all THIEVES.

Derick Coles has gone underground and absconded with all his clients escrow funds which were held with Sun Trust bank in Sarasota.
All New Horizons offices have been shut down, no emails or phone calls are being returned.

See ripoffreport.com, link below

http://www.ripoffreport.com/searchresults.asp?q5=derick+coles&Search=Search&q1=ALL&q4=&q6=&q3=&q2=&q7=&searchtype=0&submit2=Search!

If you had any escrow funds with New Horizons, you need to contact FBI Agent Brannan on 001 239 339 1120 NOW because Derick has stolen your money and is trying to get away with this embezzlement.

Please post on ripoffreport.com – this man and his family must be caught and sentenced to jail. This is not the first time this family have shattered people's dreams.
See links below -

http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060809/BUSINESS/608090346
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20060812/BUSINESS/608120467

Also check out Sarasota County Clerk of the Court records
http://www.sarasotaclerk.com/default.asp
Online Services then select Civil cases, search by Name - enter Coles
Look for all the Coles family – Derick, Jason, Andrew, Rebecca Elizabeth, Tracy, Molly

You will not believe this family's history!!

[Susie]

Hi

I can confirm the FBI are investigating. I have spoken to at least three people so far and have pm's from others so now I have the words from the horses mouths themselves it is not hear say so feel free to post, but do remember he has to be found first ! and then found guilty too

If you are a victim please pm me or post here and do contact

Special Agent Chris Brannan on (239) 339 1120

[Larry K]

A reward of $25,000.00 is offered for the where abouts of Derick Coles from New Horizons Group.

Any information leading to the capture of this conman will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please email information to -
hous-936395546@craigslist.org

[racey]

Derick coles is nothing more than a con man!! If you have been one of his victims plesae email -- investigatingcoles@live.com

this guy needs to be put behind bars where he belongs.

[Larry K]

http://www.derickcoles.com/

please read and distribute - the page owner will update when he can, the figure is already now at $3M

[byjove]

Hello Larry K and welcome to the forum! Please could you put a little about yourself in the "introduce yourself" section. We like to know a little about each other, how you got here what visa etc.... coz' we are real nosey! hehehehehehehehehe

[Susie]

A reward of $25,000.00 is offered for the where abouts of Derick Coles from New Horizons Group.

Any information leading to the capture of this conman will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please email information to -
hous-936395546@craigslist.org


Hi can you confirm who is putting up the reward, a victim or police? You do not have to name the person if you would prefer not too

[Susie]

Can anyone confirm who are the owners of this company and are there other parties involved?

[Larry K]

We understand it to be a victim that has put up the reward.

[Larry K]

Susie - which company, New Horizons Group?

[Sharon]

Friday, November 28, 2008
Derick Coles New Horizons Visa Scam....latest information
This is the latest information on Derick Cole's of New Horizons who has scammed many families out of their life savings. Thank you to "Ann Onymous" who was good enough to forward this to me....These are the addresses you all want.....do with them what you will. Keep us in the loop.

below is the email just received.


I hope the following information is of use to you. This is the home and business addresses of everyone in the Cole's family (you might already have some of these details but I'll give you everything I've got anyway).

They are all crooked, deceitful and arrogant and even if you find this guy with this info I would not take your money as a reward. He has stolen my life savings and I suspect you are in the same position. It would be reward enough to know that they are made to answer for what they have done.

You might want to check out RipOffReport.com where there is details of an FBI agent on this case now. Derick Coles and his sponging, weak sons are going to prison thsi time!!!

I wish you the very best of luck.



Derick & Elizabeth Coles
Home Address: 7532 Conservation Court, Preserve at Heron Lake, Sarasota
Home telephone: 941 926 2809
Cell Phone: 941 544 5036

Barbara Mahoney (employed by New Horizons Group as the Finance Dept.)
Home Address: 4777 Overbury Place, Bent Tree Village, Sarasota, Florida
Home Telephone: 941 378 0195

Jack D King (Florida Attorney working out of New Horizons Group)
New Business Address: 7300 Aloma Avenue, Suite 2, Winter Park, Florida 32792
Cell Phone: 407 719 0427
Office Number: 407 657 5004

Carrie Crockett: (New Horizons Realty Broker)
Cell Phone: 386 479 7201

Jason Coles (son of Derick Coles):
Business address: JDC Consultancy, 1353 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 120-378, Canton, Georgia 3014
Business Tel: 678 367 3794
Home address: 608 Ashford Estates Avenue, Canton, Georgia.
Aternative home address: 1709 Keely Lane, Sarasota, Florida (this is the registered address for his wife's (Molly's) business called "Moose on the Loose". This address is currently under foreclosure.

Andrew Coles (son of Derick Coles):
Business address: Churchill's Home Improvement Services, Cherokee County, Georgia. www.http://www.churchillshomeservices.com/
Business tel: 678 367 3825 (very similar to Jason's busines tel no)
Home addresses in Sarasota: 1003 Ranch Club Blvd, Sarasota. Also: 7406 Palmer Glen Circus, Sarasota.
Andrew currently lives in Georgia, near Jason. No address known at the moment.

Rebecca Coles (daughter of Derick Coles)
Home address: 5561 Rosehill Road, 203, Sarasota, Florida 34233
Home tel: 941 925 8280
Place of Work: Assistant Manager at Peterbrooke Chocolatier, Paradise Plaza, 3800 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34239.
Work tel: 941 330 4302

Derick's wife, Elizabeth, registered a business on sunbiz.org earlier this year called HCB Holdings (USA) Inc. and the contact telephone number for her business is 941 366 6380. This happens to be the number for James Goar from Goar, Endriss & Walker PA, a firm of accountants in Sarasota. James Goar is Derick Coles's accountant and they are close personal friends. Why is Elizabeth Coles running a holding business in connection with Derick's accountant? What exactly is she holding? Does she even know anything about this business?

If I get further information I'll forward it to you.


see also http://www.derickcoles.com



Another Statement from a recent Victim

What on earth happened Derick to make you do all this?


DAVID FARROW CONNED BY DERICK COLES NEW HORIZONS GROUP

This statement is in relation to my dealings with Derick Coles, New Horizon Group.The New Horizon Group are a company owned by Derick Coles that offer to act as an agent for an individual / couple / family in the application process for the many different types of green card applications for entering the USA. This company also offers businesses for sale and investment opportunities.My wife and I were recommended to Derick Coles by a friend of ours that new of the services he offered and had experience that they had recommended him in the past to others and they had been happy with the services Derick Coles offered.We met Derick Coles at a hotel, whilst in Florida negotiating the purchase of a new home, he was very convincing and stated to us that he acted as an agent for a company called CMB.

He explained that CMB were involved in the bringing together of a number of investors, so as to make a large sum of money that would be used to build resources that created jobs for American citizens. Creating jobs for American citizens was a criteria that was required for a successful EB-5 Green Card application.The sum of money concerned in this EB-5 entrepreneurial application was $500,000. CMB fee was $30,000. Derick Coles fee was $7,000.My wife and I entered into an agreement with Derick Coles and CMB for an EB-5 entrepreneurial Green Card application, we had to complete the application by Friday the 14th November 2008 as my son was 21 on the 17th November 2008 and if we went past his 21st birthday date he could not be included in the application. A large number of forms were completed with regards who we were and where the funds come from. Following completion of these documents we were informed by e-mail that CMB had accepted us onto the scheme and that CMB / Derick Coles required the monies to be paid.Derick Coles again by e-mail asked for the funds to be wired to his Escrow Suntrust Bank account, I asked who had control of this account and Derrick responded to me by stating that as it was an Escrow account he could not access the account without both my authority and signature.

Having this security I arranged through my Lloyds bank account in the UK to have the monies wired over to this secure Escrow account, I wired the sum of $530,000 on the 12th August 2008.I e-mailed and called Derick on several occasions over the next 3 months asking if he had any updates etc, he had my wife and I complete several more documents and he stated that everything was going very well, again all evidenced by e-mail.On 12th November 2008 I was shocked to receive a phone call from an attorney that Derick Cole's had recommended (I had previously paid his fee direct) he stated that he had only two days to put the application into the immigration services and that I needed to wire the money to CMB as soon as possible. I informed him that I had paid my monies over to Derick Coles on the 12th August so was confused by his request, The attorney stated to me that Derick Coles had informed him on several occasions that he was ‘waiting for me to come up with the funds’.

The attorney said his best advice he could give me was to go to Derick Coles office in Sarasota the very next morning.On Thursday 13th November 2008 I drove to the offices of Derick Coles, New Horizon Group in Sarasota, Florida. On my arrival I was informed Derick Coles was going to be in within the next 10 minutes, I informed Barbara (Derick Coles secretary) who I was and that I would wait for him to arrive. She obviously called him, as she then returned to me and stated Derick has had to go elsewhere and that he would not be available until very late in the day. I asked her to call him and say if he does not arrive in the next 15 minutes I would present myself to Sarasota police headquarters with the evidence of my missing $530,00. After a call to Derick Coles she returned to say he would be with me in 10 minutes.Derick Cole's arrived and I asked him where my wife and I’s money had gone, he said that he had used it for investment purposes and other matters, I said that this was not acceptable as an answer and that I wanted to know exactly how he had accessed my money as it was in an escrow account.He said that he could not remember what he had done with the money and that he did not want to explain to me how he accessed the money as he could face prosecution at a later stage. He went on to say he was sorry for spending my money and could he have two to three weeks to try to get my money back for me. I replied no, I will not allow you any time, you should not have taken this money without my signature and authority. I opened my pad and started to record our conversation, I asked Derick Coles if there was any of the $530,000 left he said yes, $70,000. I said, if you cannot remember what you have spent the money on how can you remember specifically how much is left, he did not reply. I said to him, Derick again I would ask you to think carefully, where have you transferred our money to, what have you spent it on? Derick Coles replied, I am not going to answer any more questions, I know you are a police officer and I may be implicating myself. I said to Derick Coles, you have not brought a new Ferrari with my money have you? Derick Coles demeana changed, at that point in time I wondered if I had pressed a nerve or something. (see link later in this statement) I asked him if he was prepared to go to the bank with me to have the $70,000 dollars returned to me that he said was still available, he said no, (I started to make notes of our conversation), I will arrange for all your money to be returned within 2 to 3 weeks. Derick Coles said I do not want you to make notes, I do not want you to go to the authorities, I have made a mistake, I will try to get your money back. Derick Coles refused to answer any more questions and asked me to leave.I had been made aware that Derick Coles had a new range Rover Sport motor vehicle; I could not see this as I exited his office, I decided to look at the rear of his office, I found Derick Coles motor vehicle and I took a photograph of this vehicle, I also took a photograph of the registration number. On the rear seat of the motor vehicle was (link from earlier in the statement) a new Ferrari log book, I photographed this also and provide these three photos as possible future evidence.I returned to Orlando and informed my wife of the situation, she had already looked on the internet and found many entries on various forum sites warning people about Derick Coles and the New Horizon Group of companies. I decided* to post an entry on a site called ‘Rip Off’ I entered an e-mail address on the forum of investigatingcoles@live.com

I asked if there were any other victims of Derick Coles and or New Horizon Group to e-mail me at this address. My intention was if I could find more victims we would be able to provide the authorities with the evidence to prove ‘multi-fraud’.I have found many other victims who have lost jointly in excess of $2m dollars, I have produced contact details for these people and some basic evidence trails to assist with collating the victims together. E-MAIL ME AT INVESTIGATINGCOLES@LIVE.COM if you have been a victim of Derick Coles New Horizon Group

He will rot in jail :-

David Farrow


link http://www.totallyflorida.com/blog/

[Sharon]

so what was his job description ? Did he get involved in the visa application process, confused

[racey]

On Tuesday November 18th 2008 following a US embassy visa refusal I attempted to contact the company responsible for preparing the visa application, New Horizons Group, to request return of my $290,000 sat in their escrow account.

By Thursday the 20th November I hadn't been able to reach nor had a reply from their Sarasota Office or their visa attorney, Jack D King, I then attempted without success to reach all their other offices both in the US and the UK.

On Monday 24th November I eventually received an email from Jack D King stating that, in his opinion, Derick Coles had absconded with all his company's escrow funds. He was not in a position to expand on his information.

By Monday eveing I had retained the services of a Florida attorney to assist in the recovery of the funds.

Anyone effected by this issue may wish to consider taking a 'class action' against New Horizons Group and Derick Coles.

Terry
Leeds
United Kingdom

This was posted on ripoff report by family conned by Derick Coles

[racey]

Look at this.

http://www.neilasher.com/derick_coles_Scam_Man.htm


Another family ruined by Derick Coles...

[racey]

Look at this.

http://www.neilasher.com/derick_coles_Scam_Man.htm


Another family ruined by Derick Coles..

[racey]

Some 3 years ago we were put in touch with Derick Coles the CEO of 'New Horizons Group' to find out about relocating to USA, by friends. We then decided to contact 'New Horizons Group' at their UK office in Hampshire, & arranged a one to one meeting with Derick Coles in London. We thought about what Derick had told us but realised we were not in a position to relocate at that time.

A year later our friends relocated using the EB-5 path.

During discussions with our Management Co. in Florida in March of 2008, we also learned they had relocated with Derick Coles (New Horizons Group), some 5 years earlier, & were now in possession of their 'Green Card'. (they didn't take the EB-5 path)

Following this information we decided to get back in contact with Derick Coles 'New Horizons Group' & arranged to attend a forum at the Hilton Hotel, Dartford in June of 2008. At this meeting we met Derick, his son Jason & his secretary & her husband from 'New Horizons Group' Hampshire office.

The Forum reiterated that the way forward for us was to take the EB-5 path. We informed Derick of our decision whilst still at the Forum, & he asked us to fill out a questionnaire.

The following week we were contacted by his Hampshire office & received an email with
a contract attached for us to sign & payment details. We duly paid the £3500.00 fee to 'New Horizons Group' for their services.

After receiving an email from Derick Coles asking us to send the USD funds we had available, so as to secure our place with 'CMB' the Regional Centre. In July 2008 we paid into 'New Horizons Group' Escrow Account, $250,000.00 Following this deposit we received an email 'congratulating us on being accepted' by the Regional Centre.

We paid a further $155,000.00 into 'new Horizons Group' Escrow Account in August 2008.

On NOVEMBER 14TH 2008, we were contacted by CMB to warn us that they had had notification from someone who had used Derick Coles 'New Horizons Group' that Derick had misappropriated their funds & that it was possible that he had done the same to us.

We immediately contacted Derick Coles who told us that everything was fine & he would meet us on monday 17th Nov. in Florida at 11.30am. That morning we received a phone call to say Derick was sick & could not make the meeting.

Since this phone call we have had no contact from anyone let alone Derick from the 'New Horizons Group', despite daily attempts via email & phone calls on all numbers. However on the monday he was sick he tried to cash a further $75,000.00 cheque which luckily we were able to stop once we were alerted by CMB.

We are absolutely distraught by the whole situation & now feel the same as others that we have been duped into believing our dreams could come true.

This man needs to be CAUGHT & made to pay back EVERYBODY he has SCAMMED out of money!!!!!

Devastated, upset, numb & $405,000.00 out of pocket!!!!!

Stuart, Paula & 5 children
Dunmow
UK

At

Stuart & Paula
Essex
United Kingdom


Another family ruined by DERICK COLES and NEWHORIZONS GROUP.

[racey]

DERICK COLES OF NEW HORIZONS GROUP runs an immigration service obtaining visas for people entering the US. Over the last several years he has taken hundreds of thousands of dollars from couples and individuals with the promise that this money will be invested in one of his companies and that he will pay monthly interest payments and then the capital will be repaid in an agreed period of time. To start with he does make the interest payments but then he stops paying that and he never returns the capital. Court records show that one person is owed $250,000, another $175,000, and I am currently owed $125,000. A previous employee has vouched for the fact that there are many others who he has ripped off who could not afford to go through the courts to get their money back. One couple ended up going bankrupt as he took all their life savings and never returned a cent. This is clearly a pre-meditated scam - the pattern is repeating over and over and nobody sees any of their money. Those in the Court process find they have to agree to another monthly payment which again he doesn't pay and more money has to be spent getting him back into Court. This con is just playing the system. He himself is living him a million dollar house, paying a huge mortgage and driving a new Range Rover even though he tells everyone he has no money to pay them back. His son Andrew Coles set up a building company under the name of Jade Homes in Florida. He too took hundreds of thousands off people which has never been returned. He purchased several properties and mortgaged them for way more than they were worth, let them go into foreclosure and has now taken his cash and is living in Atlanta leaving in his trail a wake of unpaid contractors and people who invested money with him that he never returned. Do not give this man money whatever he tells you as he is NOT going to pay you back.

Ihavebeenconned
Sarasota, Florida
U.S.A.

Posted on ripoff report

[racey]

Derick Coles has taken me for nearly $200,000. I have gone to Court and the court records are there for anyone to see that I am legitimately owed this money. He refuses to pay - in fact says he can't pay and has no money. He has the money - he is using my money to fund his extravagant lifestyle but no doubt he has sorted it away so that the Courts cannot touch him.
I believe he is a professional con and it looks now as if he has been doing this to people for a long time. How he is still operating I just don't know. I pray someone locks him up and throws away the key so this happens to nobody else.

Anonymous
Guildford
United Kingdom

This is just another one he has conned!!

[racey]

I trusted Derick Coles to act as my agent for a Green Card application, the sum concerned was $500,000 with a $30,000 fee for his company.

The immigration file had to be submitted by Friday 14th November 2008 at the very latest.

Derick Coles has not handed over the funds I sent to him on the 12 August 2008 to the correct Escrow account. Derick Coles has used these funds for other purposes than those which they were intended, at no time did I give my pernmission / authority for this to happen. I spoke with Derick Coles and he refuses to tell me what he has done with the money, stating that he cannot remember !

I have appointed an attorney to find and recapture these funds, to this end I would like to know from anyone else and prove if necessary if Derick Coles has acted in the way to previous clients, if you have been the subject of unscrupoulus behaviour by derick Coles than e-mail me at investigatingcoles@live.com

I will do all I can to put a stop to this type of dishonest action by this man.

Everything in this report is factual

David
Colchester Essex England
United Kingdom


Derick Coles is a conman he needs to be found quickly .

[racey]

Ripped off by new horizons group and Derick coles:

I wouldn't normally take the time to write something like this but I would feel terrible if someone else had to go through what we have.

You may have seen New Horizons advertising for people to go to their free emigration forums held around England if you're looking to emigrate to America on an E2 investor Visa or HB5 visa you will have seen their adverts on the internet.

My wife, baby daughter and myself went to the forums and Derick Coles promised the world about moving to America, we were totally sucked in by his slick salesmanship.

So we paid the high fee thinking they would look after us.

Boy were we wrong!

At first all was good, then after being sold to some more by Derick Coles we agreed to place £150,000.00 (our life savings) in an escrow account so we could start the visa process follow our dreams and live in America.

As soon as New Horizons had our money they stopped returning e-mails and phone calls…. Imagine how you'd feel if you sold your house, put the money into an escrow account in America and then couldn't get it back and the people who had wouldn't talk to you.

We decided that their service was terrible and we'd made a mistake by using New horizons group and derick coles, we should have used a proper immigration lawyer.

I called Derick Coles and New Horizons group twice a day sometimes trying to get Derick on the phone to get my money back, it was always the same “he's in a meeting call back in an hour" so I'd call back “he's left for the day, sorry"

My wife and I started to get very nervous.

I then found out that unbeknownst to me Derick Coles had take my money and put it into his own high interest bank account, so he could earn money on my money…. This is also highly illegal, an escrow account should be just that, a holding account. He then took the money and used it to fund other business dealings, again my money!

We called and called until finally I contacted a lawyer in florida, he said he'd heard that New Horizons group was being investigated already… my heart sank… we've lost everything.

So we're pursuing Derick Coles and New horizons group for our money that they have stolen.

My dad warned me to do some research on New Horizons Group and I hate to say it but he was right, I've since read other horror stories in other forums and no doubt had I actually listened to other peoples experiences before paying my hard earned money I would have gone straight to a proper lawyer instead of trusting these snake oil salesmen

It gets worse the more we find out about DERICK COLES

[racey]

Ripped off by new horizons group and Derick coles:

I wouldn't normally take the time to write something like this but I would feel terrible if someone else had to go through what we have.

You may have seen New Horizons advertising for people to go to their free emigration forums held around England if you're looking to emigrate to America on an E2 investor Visa or HB5 visa you will have seen their adverts on the internet.

My wife, baby daughter and myself went to the forums and Derick Coles promised the world about moving to America, we were totally sucked in by his slick salesmanship.

So we paid the high fee thinking they would look after us.

Boy were we wrong!

At first all was good, then after being sold to some more by Derick Coles we agreed to place £150,000.00 (our life savings) in an escrow account so we could start the visa process follow our dreams and live in America.

As soon as New Horizons had our money they stopped returning e-mails and phone calls…. Imagine how you'd feel if you sold your house, put the money into an escrow account in America and then couldn't get it back and the people who had wouldn't talk to you.

We decided that their service was terrible and we'd made a mistake by using New horizons group and derick coles, we should have used a proper immigration lawyer.

I called Derick Coles and New Horizons group twice a day sometimes trying to get Derick on the phone to get my money back, it was always the same “he's in a meeting call back in an hour" so I'd call back “he's left for the day, sorry"

My wife and I started to get very nervous.

I then found out that unbeknownst to me Derick Coles had take my money and put it into his own high interest bank account, so he could earn money on my money…. This is also highly illegal, an escrow account should be just that, a holding account. He then took the money and used it to fund other business dealings, again my money!

We called and called until finally I contacted a lawyer in florida, he said he'd heard that New Horizons group was being investigated already… my heart sank… we've lost everything.

So we're pursuing Derick Coles and New horizons group for our money that they have stolen.

My dad warned me to do some research on New Horizons Group and I hate to say it but he was right, I've since read other horror stories in other forums and no doubt had I actually listened to other peoples experiences before paying my hard earned money I would have gone straight to a proper lawyer instead of trusting these snake oil salesmen

It gets worse the more we find out about DERICK COLES

[racey]

We have placed $200000 into a suntrust escrow account and was led to believe could not be taken out as it is a trust, we have found out today that Derick Coles has vanished with our money aswell as everyones money, where do we go from here to get our money back, we feel our life is over.

Kevin
slough
United Kingdom


DERICK COLES MUST BE FOUND IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CONMAN PLEASE EMAIL- INVESTIGATINGCOLES@LIVE.COM

[peter gold]

This is only a rumour but start to look in Panama which he spoke of per an ex employee a few years back, and where a lot of dodgy money is going to nowadays

[Susie]

Just so you know,

I did have about three telephone conversations recently with Derick and he sent me an e-mail, the contents of which are saved on my computer and will only for officials to request if contacted to release to them

I was instructed to edit that post and any futures posts otherwise legal action would follow and hence why I have been very nervous of this this and other threads on various forums.

Being a member of various forums the word is really getting about now. It is not easy running a forum as I am sure Pattie will agree. Sometimes we are dammed if we act and edit posts and dammed if we do. However, this is why we all have Admin and mods to take collective action when necessary. I do urge caution when posting. It is ok to post facts and although the evidence so far is not looking good for DC , he must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

[Bayfield]

Sounds like there are quite a few people who would be interested in the phone number.

[InnVic]

Just so you know,

I did have about three telephone conversations recently with Derick and he sent me an e-mail, the contents of which are saved on my computer and will only for officials to request if contacted to release to them

I was instructed to edit that post and any futures posts otherwise legal action would follow and hence why I have been very nervous of this this and other threads on various forums.

Being a member of various forums the word is really getting about now. It is not easy running a forum as I am sure Pattie will agree. Sometimes we are dammed if we act and edit posts and dammed if we do. However, this is why we all have Admin and mods to take collective action when necessary. I do urge caution when posting. It is ok to post facts and although the evidence so far is not looking good for DC , he must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

I did say so Susie....to avoid litigation its probably wise to pull this thread - or at least posts by some "new members" which are probably actually copyright of another forum (I believe Totally florida) If folk want information on Mr Coles it comes up very easily if Googled - I don't feel that this forum benefits from getting into perpetuating accusations which could result in litigation which would put our cause back years.

[Larry K]

InnVic - why so negative?

This forum is an excellent communication method to show people the pitfalls and to help raise the profile to catch this man!
How else will new users or people wishing to 'emigrate' become aware of this issues and challenges to look out for.

It sounds like you do not care about those that have lost their life savings!

We should be working together to catch this individual.

[Ray10]

InnVic - why so negative?

This forum is an excellent communication method to show people the pitfalls and to help raise the profile to catch this man!
How else will new users or people wishing to 'emigrate' become aware of this issues and challenges to look out for.

It sounds like you do not care about those that have lost their life savings!

We should be working together to catch this individual.

I have not heard of any warrant issued for his arrest yet

[Susie]

InnVic - why so negative?

This forum is an excellent communication method to show people the pitfalls and to help raise the profile to catch this man!
How else will new users or people wishing to 'emigrate' become aware of this issues and challenges to look out for.

It sounds like you do not care about those that have lost their life savings!

We should be working together to catch this individual.


Thank you for your knd comments, It is one of our aims to work with the DTI and office of fair trading in the UK to regulate anyone trading as a visa specialist in the UK

I have spoken to both departments in the past and for sure the office of fair trading will be very interested in the recent findings. I will be speaking with them sometime next week

[Susie]

I did say so Susie....to avoid litigation its probably wise to pull this thread - or at least posts by some "new members" which are probably actually copyright of another forum (I believe Totally florida) If folk want information on Mr Coles it comes up very easily if Googled - I don't feel that this forum benefits from getting into perpetuating accusations which could result in litigation which would put our cause back years.

I understand where your coming from and this thread is being watched closely by many parties including all mods. It may well be that this and other thread are pulled if instructed to do so, especially if asked by the FBI. I am due to speak with them tomorrow but do feel we all have a duty of care to warn others should facts come out so others will not have a financial loss . Please bear in mind there are many immigrants and would be immigrants who are in the process of a first application or renewal with this company

[Susie]

Susie - which company, New Horizons Group?

Any other parties involved whether an employee or director in New Horizions group

[Larry K]

FBI update.
The FBI agent in Fort Myers has transferred all documentation to the FBI in Sarasota.
E-mail david.street@ic.fbi.gov

According to one report "Coles has his house up for sale in Sarasota, and has sold his cars. Yes, he is grabbing every penny he can."

The net is closing in on him!!

[peter gold]

Larry
Andrew and Tracy own in Sarasota
1003 Ranch Club Blvd and 7406 Palmer Glen Clr
Derrick and wife own
5561 Rosehill Rd Unit 203
7532 Conservation Ct
Peter

[peter gold]

Below is Coles house for sale showing he owes bank more than the home is worth though he only paid $225,000 for it in 2005 and now wants $995,000
Peter



Mid -Florida Regional MLS Broker Synopsis Report - Residential Property County: Sarasota County Zip Code: 34241 Unit #: Status: Active Grid: O13 List Price: $995,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 4/1 SqFt Heated: 4,051 Low Price: Pool: Y - Gunite/Concrete, Heated Pool, Heated Spa, In Ground, Other Water Featur, Screen Enclosure Year Built: 2005 Property: One Story Single Family Home MH Width: Total Building Sq Ft: 6093 ADOM: CDOM: 4 Location: Cul-De-Sac, In County, Sidewalk,Street Paved,Street Private For those who love luxury this 3 year old Arthur Rutenberg Biscayne II model offers over 4000 SF of grand living. From the moment you enter the private gates of the Preserve at Heron Lake with it's 32 select home sites you feel an ambiance of elegance. Our gracious Pete McNabb built home offers 3 luxurious bedrooms, 4 full baths, an office, superb media room, indoor-outdoor summer kitchen s/leisure room & gas fireplace boasts pecky cypress ceilings. This home has all the architectural drama you can imagine with thousands of dollars in upgrades yet a warm & intimate feeling. Custom designed pool with waterfall spa & paver brick deck offers panoramic views of gorgeous lake & preserve with sights to satisfy every nature lover. Listing price may not be sufficient to pay the total of all liens & costs of sale and sale of Property at full listing price may require approval of sellers lenders. Section #: Tax ID: 0283 09 0014 Lot #: 24 Taxes: Ownership: Fee Simple MH Make: Min Lease: Lease # Per Year: Max Pet Weight: WaterFront Type: Frontage/ Lake Water View: Lake Waterfront Extras: Water Frontage: Interior Information Living Room: 22x18 Master Br.: 14x23 5th Bedroom: Great Room: SqFt Source: Public records Family Room: 19x21 2nd Bedroom: 14x12 Studio: Air Conditioning: Central,Zoned/Multiple Kitchen: 13x17 3rd Bedroom: 12x12 Dinette: 11x10 Heat & Fuel: Central,Zoned/Multiple Dining Room: 13x13 4th Bedroom: 16x13 Bonus Room: 12x20 Floor Covering: Carpet,Ceramic Tile Fireplace: Y - Gas Fireplace Balcony/Porch: 34x16 Security System: Owned Utilities Data: Cable Connected,Canal/Lake For Irrigtn,County Water,Electric,Gas,Public Sewer,Sprinkler Meter,Street Lights Interior Layout: Eating Space in Kitchen,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Mstr Bedroom Downstairs,Split Bedroom, Volume Ceilings Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Moulding,Smoke Alarm(s),Solid Surface Counters,Solid Wood Cabinets Master Bath: Bidet, Dual Sinks, Tub with Separate Shower Stall Appliances Incl: Dishwasher,Disposal,Hot Water Electric,Microwave,Refrigerator,Water Softener Owned,Wine Refrigeration Kitchen: Island,Pantry Additional Rooms: Ext. Construction: Block,Stucco Style: Custom Pool: Gunite/Concrete,Heated Pool,Heated Spa,In Ground,Other Water Featur Exterior Features: Garage/Carport: 3+ Car Garage,Attached,Door Opener,Side Rear Entry Roof: Tile Community Features: Deed Restrictions,Gated Community,HOA Required Housing for Older Persons: HOA Fee Required: Elementary School: Lakeview Elementary Middle School: Sarasota Middle High School: Riverview High Realtor Info List Agent: Agent ID: Sales Team: Agent 2 Phone: Office: PRUDENTIAL PALMS REALTY List Date: 12/01/2008 Original Price: LP/SqFt: Agent Pager/Cell: Contract: Previous Price: SP/SqFt: Exp. Clsg Date: Price Change: LP/SP Ratio: Sold Date: Sold Price: Owner Phone: Off-Market: Days to Contract: Listing Type: Spec Listing Type : Withdrawn: Days to Closed: Expiration Date: Call Center #: 888-684-0123 Sold by: Office: Management Comp Info: Financing Avail: Conventional Buyer Agent: Non-Rep: Trans Broker: 3% Terms: Seller Credit: Realtor Info: Showing Instructions: Driving Directions: Listing price may not be sufficient to pay the total of all liens and costs of sale and sale of Property at full listing price may require approval of sellers lenders and such approval may be conditioned upon the gross commission being reduced. Copyright 2008 A3899120 7532 CONSERVATION CT, SARASOTA Sub. Name: PRESERVE AT HERON LAKE Total Acreage: 1/2 Acre to 1 Acre Water: Y Type/Name: Lake / NONE Land, Site and Tax Information SE/TP/RG: 17-37-19 Subdivision #: 2968 Block/Parcel: Front Exposure: North Alt.Key/Folio#: Additional Parcel: N Mill Rate: $11,577.00 Tax Year: 2008 Homestead: Other Exemptions: N CDD: N Annual CDD Fee: Legal Description: LOT 24, PRESERVE AT HERON LAKE Complex/Community Name: OR Book/Page: 0045/0001 Zoning: Future Land Use: Zoning Comp.: Lot Dimensions: Lot Size(Acres): 0.70 Lot Size(SqFt): 30,509 Waterfront Name: NONE Family Room,Florida Room,Foyer,Media Room,Office / Den / Library Exterior Information Community Information Maintenance Includes: Escrow Reserves, Manager, Private Road, Public Insurance, Security Y HOA Fee: $1100.00 HOA Payment Schedule: Quarterly Mo.Maint.$(addition to HOA): JACQUELINE MIDDLETON 281500616 Agent Direct: 941-376-3131 E-mail: jacquelinemiddleton@prudentialpalmsrealty.com Office ID: 281517553 Agent Fax: $995,000 $245.62 941-376-3131 Office Phone: 941-926-7000 Office Fax: 941-926-1441 Owner: ON FILE Exclusive Right to Sell Not Applicable 3% 1% Floor Plan Available, HOA Disclosure Available, Seller Property Disclosure, Subdivision Restrictions Contact Call Center Clark Rd East of I-75 go past Proctor Rd/Dove Rd Intersection. Right into Pre@Heron Lake. From entry gate keep Right then Left onto Conservation Court home on Right Realtor Only Remarks: MFRMLS, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Parties are advised to verify. 12/05/2008 09:49 AM

[peter gold]

Interesting I have downloaded the sellers disclosure and although the house is in joint names his wife alone has listed the property and signed the sellers disclosure on Dec 1st which means he has gone or separated and she was still around on December 1.
In August 2008 he listed their condo again as a short sale and he was here then as he signed the sellers disclosure. His wife did not.
I have notified the FBI with this information

[Kriz1]

Would he get that kind of money for that house Peter...it seems a lot...

[peter gold]

Not likely an dneeds bank approval to sell

[byjove]

Larry K and Racey, would you please enter a little about yourselves in the introduce yourself section of the forum. It always helps to know a little about the people we are conversing with, I am sure you would agree, it is easier to help a friend than a stranger!

[DEE F]

Larry K and Racey, would you please enter a little about yourselves in the introduce yourself section of the forum. It always helps to know a little about the people we are conversing with, I am sure you would agree, it is easier to help a friend than a stranger!Hi Guys ,I agree with Byjove please tell us a little about yourselves,we are all wanting to help,however it would be nice to know a bit about you both,when I read the username Larry K ,I keep thinking of Larry King,you are not him are you ?

Dee x

[Susie]

Hi

I have spoken to Larry and hope he feels able to introduce himself. Have also spoken with quite a few victims now and even had a phone call from OZ the other night.

I do need to speak to more victims as there maybe some options available and need to discuss, so if you are or know of another victim please pm your contact details

Special agent Chris Brannan and I have spoken in depth. He is just the intake person and the files will be sent onto his supervisor. The FBI are aware of this thread, www.derickcoles.com and other forums and blogs which seem to be plastered all over the net

[byjove]

Hi Guys ,I agree with Byjove please tell us a little about yourselves,we are all wanting to help,however it would be nice to know a bit about you both,when I read the username Larry K ,I keep thinking of Larry King,you are not him are you ?

Dee x


Thanx Dee xxxx

[McSporran]

Hi

I have spoken to Larry and hope he feels able to introduce himself. Have also spoken with quite a few victims now and even had a phone call from OZ the other night.

I do need to speak to more victims as there maybe some options available and need to discuss, so if you are or know of another victim please pm your contact details

Special agent Chris Brannan and I have spoken in depth. He is just the intake person and the files will be sent onto his supervisor. The FBI are aware of this thread, www.derickcoles.com and other forums and blogs which seem to be plastered all over the net

I don't mean to sound mean here - but surely they;d be better speaking directly with the FBI agent - why add more people to the chain of communication?

[Arthur Mo]

Would anyone who has suffered in these cases be eligible for the new U Visa ?


Under this,

The criminal activity described violated the laws of the United States or occurred in the United States

[Susie]

I don't mean to sound mean here - but surely they;d be better speaking directly with the FBI agent - why add more people to the chain of communication?

Ok, and yes they should , but then speak to me too,

The reason I say this is because the victims have civil matters they can pursue and I am trying to find an attorney to take class action suit on pro bono. There is a strong possibility of getting some money returned although not likely from DC directly

For example, there is an attorney working for New Horizons, he has a duty of care to ensure monies are placed in an escrow account. There is also the unauthorized practice of law department and formal complaints need to be written about DC, if proven they have a compensation fund to pay each victim between $25,000 to $50,000

I have other knowledge I have too which is best only shared with the victims for the time being

[Susie]

Would anyone who has suffered in these cases be eligible for the new U Visa ?


Under this,

The criminal activity described violated the laws of the United States or occurred in the United States

It should be the case but I very much doubt it. This visa is seldom given and do not think even Dustin would be successful if he applied, although there is no harm in applying, what has anyone got to loose?

[maddy]

There is a new shopfront, off the main road, on the old Publix plaza on the corner of Pleasant Hill Rd and Orange Blossom (the beginning of John Young). It is called NEW HORIZON property management and real estate. It looks empty but I'm pretty sure the signage is new and the window is offereing space for lease. Could this be too good to be true?

[DEE F]

There is a new shopfront, off the main road, on the old Publix plaza on the corner of Pleasant Hill Rd and Orange Blossom (the beginning of John Young). It is called NEW HORIZON property management and real estate. It looks empty but I'm pretty sure the signage is new and the window is offereing space for lease. Could this be too good to be true?Mmmm interesting I only live 5 mins from there I will check it out;)

Dee x

[InnVic]

Check with your state department business registration dept (in VT you can do this online) to see who owns the registered name/company.

[kirtida8]

Check with your state department business registration dept (in VT you can do this online) to see who owns the registered name/company.

I checked with both Sunbiz and Myfloridalicense and could not find any valid info. All Real Estate licenses have been null and void since 2007, and there are dozens of companies called New Horizons - with only one listed as New Horizons Group - again this one is null and void (inactive) because they did not file the correct paperwork back in 2007 for foreign earnings - but the company is listed in Miami with a totally different owner - so it could be the wrong company. :(

[Susie]

I spoke with my immigration attorney today and he is suing the immigration attorney King who worked for Coles and others

He has offered a free consultation to any victim of DC and may be willing to do a class action or act for other parties if requested to do so.

If anyone would like his details please pm me

[Terry_Leeds]

Hi Suzie,

I'm a victim of Derick Coles and would be grateful for the contact details of your immigration attorney.

I have two Florida attorneys representing me on this case who are attempting to have the authorities issue a warrant for Coles' arrest.

Any help from others will be much appreciated.

See my web site: www.derickcoles.com

Many thanks,

Terry.

[Susie]

Hi Suzie,

I'm a victim of Derick Coles and would be grateful for the contact details of your immigration attorney.

I have two Florida attorneys representing me on this case who are attempting to have the authorities issue a warrant for Coles' arrest.

Any help from others will be much appreciated.

See my web site: www.derickcoles.com

Many thanks,

Terry.

Hi Terry, a very warm :welcome: to our site. :)

It is very brave of you to come forward and post, that way wheels can be put in motion and hopefully all will not be lost


I am just so angry at anyone being scammed whether it be a small or huge amount I do hope certain people are brought to justice



I will pm the details and also give you my contact number

[SHEILA 13]

I saw this in todays paper.
Sheila
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/latest/2008/12/21/us-agents-hunt-british-conman-involved-in-2-5m-fraud-115875-20985950/

[JulieC]

I saw this in todays paper.
Sheila
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/latest/2008/12/21/us-agents-hunt-british-conman-involved-in-2-5m-fraud-115875-20985950/


They seem to be a bit confused on the facts, one minute they are talking green cards and the next are highlighting someone buying a management co who was most likely going for E2. Still at least it alerts people to the dangers.

[chuck]

Hi All,

Really glad this con man has been discovered, named and shamed after deceiving so many people.

There are other members of New Horizons Group/Derick Coles' gang:

Names Office Phone number email addressxs E. Pxxxxr NHG Orlando (edit at the request of person named)
Barbara Ruddock NHG Sarasota (941) 387 3829 bruddock@usafl.com
Vivien King NHG Sarasota (941) 387 8350 vking@usafl.com
Jacky Joinson NHG London (0207) 297 3000 jjoinson@usafl.com

Just waiting until the Secret Services or FBI catch him, there is no place on earth for him to hide anymore, it shouldn't take long. Really impressed after seeing his house, what a shame.

[peter gold]

They will get him be assured, and he will get his just deserts.
Fed jail is not a comfortable place so lets hope they get him there.

[anniefromessex]

Who oh why do people do this. Do they not realise they are hurting people who are only wanting to make a better life for themselves, people who risk everything to do it and do not deserve this treatment. I don't believe in theft at all, but at least if you are going to do it do it to people who can withstand the loss, not the run of the mill people such as ourselves who put their whole lives on hold just to live the American Dream, such as it is! He and his family and partners deserve to rot in hell.

Love Anniexxx

[peter gold]

No hell is too good for him. Let him bleed slowly to death in the middle of the Sarah Desert, slow and painful and then down to hell to rot.

[Susie]

Hi All,

Really glad this con man has been discovered, named and shamed after deceiving so many people.

There are other members of New Horizons Group/Derick Coles' gang:

Names Office Phone number email address
Jxxxx E. Pxxxxx NHG Orlando (edit at request of named person)
Barbara Ruddock NHG Sarasota (941) 387 3829 bruddock@usafl.com
Vivien King NHG Sarasota (941) 387 8350 vking@usafl.com
Jacky Joinson NHG London (0207) 297 3000 jjoinson@usafl.com

Just waiting until the Secret Services or FBI catch him, there is no place on earth for him to hide anymore, it shouldn't take long. Really impressed after seeing his house, what a shame.

Thanks for coming forward with this information, I am sure some people would like to make contact with the above.

I urge any and all victims (of any scammer) to be brave and come forward and at least report to admin or any mod. We will help anyone who comes forward to ask

[barts]

I spoke with my immigration attorney today and he is suing the immigration attorney King who worked for Coles and others

He has offered a free consultation to any victim of DC and may be willing to do a class action or act for other parties if requested to do so.

If anyone would like his details please pm me

Hi Susie,

I am also a victim of Derick Coles. I need help and if you could let me have the information details of tyour attorney who is handling the cases of the victims of Derick Coles. I have passed my case history to David Street and to Matt Develin.

I would like to speak to an attorney too! so... need your help.

[chuck]

Below link to see Cole's house still not sold (press "Featured Tour"):

http://www.realtor.com/realestate/sarasota-fl-34241-1105225293/

[DEE F]

Below link to see Cole's house still not sold (press "Featured Tour"):

http://www.realtor.com/realestate/sarasota-fl-34241-1105225293/And they say crime doesnt pay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dee x

[byjove]

I hope they are not his furnishings! Otherwise it makes me feel quite sick that there was those poor peoples money! Its a beautiful home, too big for my liking but wow! Like you say Dee, crime does seem to pay!

[JulieC]

The amazing thing is that even at nigh on $1 mill it is listed as a short sales so he owes more than that on it. He must have borrowed extensively against it since he bought it as they sell that model of home on the community I live in and it is less than half that price. He has put some high end drapes etc in but they dont count towards appraised value.

[helenbaston]

Hello

We too are victims of Derick Coles and the New Horizons Group. He took $50,000 of our money. We have attempted to contact the FBI but cannot ever get anyone to call us back. We have been in contact with Terry and he has added us to his list but we also need help to pursue this matter.

Thanks

Helen

[kirtida8]

Hi and :welcome: Helen. Sorry to learn of your problems. Have you considered also contacting the SEC and FREC?

[Susie]

Hello

We too are victims of Derick Coles and the New Horizons Group. He took $50,000 of our money. We have attempted to contact the FBI but cannot ever get anyone to call us back. We have been in contact with Terry and he has added us to his list but we also need help to pursue this matter.

Thanks

Helen

Hi Helen,

A very warm :welcome: to our site.

I am so sorry to hear that you too are a victim, I have sent you a pm

Could you post a little about your case, only if you feel able

[speedymonkyz]

Hi to everyone,
I too am a victim of Derick Coles to the tune of $160,000, i was careful did checks here and in U.S obviously didn't do enough or understand the whole visa thing. I could have done with finding you guys 12 months ago.

Regards
Nigel

[Julian]

Hi
I too am a victim of the coles family,($120K) I first came into contact with Coles at the Emigrate show at Sandown Park last year, where he was introduced as a visa expert.
I have emailed Johnson publishing,They own outbound publishing who organised the event,but dont expect to hear anything back from them,

The only info we seem to get is from Terry and the updating of his website as thats the only updates anyone seems to get,any help would be much apprieciated.
Have contacted FBI (so far no response) and have sent some documents to Secret Service,but again no response

Julian

[Susie]

Hi
I too am a victim of the coles family,($120K) I first came into contact with Coles at the Emigrate show at Sandown Park last year, where he was introduced as a visa expert.
I have emailed Johnson publishing,They own outbound publishing who organised the event,but dont expect to hear anything back from them,

The only info we seem to get is from Terry and the updating of his website as thats the only updates anyone seems to get,any help would be much apprieciated.
Have contacted FBI (so far no response) and have sent some documents to Secret Service,but again no response

Julian

Hi and a warm welcome to our site

OMG, I am so sorry to hear that you too are a victim, It does seem (sadly) many more people will come forward.

I have sent you a private message

[Susie]

Here are some contact numbers




The Sarasota Sheriff's Office: (001) 941 861 4900. Stressing that the actual illegal withdrawal of money was committed in Sarasota.

The US Secret Service: (001) 813 227 2370

The Sarasota FBI: (001) 941 955 3325

[speedymonkyz]

I have an email back from Det Emilius of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office asking for all information to be forwarded direct to Agent Mathew Devlin as they have turned the case over to him and are no longer involved.

Hope this helps

[Susie]

I have an email back from Det Emilius of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office asking for all information to be forwarded direct to Agent Mathew Devlin as they have turned the case over to him and are no longer involved.

Hope this helps

Hi

Thanks for keeping us informed,

can you confirm the correct contact details for Agent Mathew Devlin for the benefit of us all, thanks

[byjove]

caN PEOPLE PUT A LIEN ON HIS PROPERTY? JUST THOUGHT IF THEY COULD AS ITS THEIR MONEY THAT BOUGHT THAT BIG HOUSE?

[JulieC]

caN PEOPLE PUT A LIEN ON HIS PROPERTY? JUST THOUGHT IF THEY COULD AS ITS THEIR MONEY THAT BOUGHT THAT BIG HOUSE?

Its a short sale. ie they owe more on it already than it is selling for. He must have taken a lot out as equity release because the present mortgage is lots more than he bought it for if you look at the property tax record.

[OberonSH]

OMG, we actually went to one of this guy's presentations! It was pretty slick, but didn't even ping my finely-tuned bull-poo register (and I should know, OH's father was one of the best). He even went so far as to give a bit of a talk on how much realistically you needed to live on. We were leaning at one point to going ahead, I even spoke to this Barbara and asked for references - got them and the woman said she was happy with the service.

I can see how people got suckered in - don't feel embarrassed - he did everything right and was very very convincing!

[peter gold]

I know where Barbara Mahoney lives if that helps anyone. She is claiming 100% innocence.

[Kriz1]

They should bring in tough laws about who can deal with a visa etc...I am just about fed up to the back teeth of people feeding off others...
I have spent hours on end talking to people who have had problems with VS and the likes for a few years now...and its heart breaking...I wish they could hear the phone calls I've taken day after day from people who have lost everything...a lady I talked to a year or so back after her son tried to kill himself after having to leave the US...well he died last week from problems with his kidneys and liver due to the pills he took...just when they though their lives were back on track...

[JulieC]

Update on Coles.
According to the information website being run by a victim, they have it on reliable sources that Coles is living in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This was indeed a well chosen destination. There are no diplomatic relations so no extradition as technically still at war with Greece, Asil Nadir who was charged with millions of pounds in theft and false accounting in the Polly Peck scandal has been there for 15 years. You can also buy a house dirt cheap, cost of living is low, weather is good, there is a large UK expat community and you can now nip across the border to Southern Cyprus to stock up on western consumer goods at M & S etc. It is a place we have considered moving to. ( not for the same reasons!!) You have to be able to self support and have to renew your visa annually with the authorities until they eventually give you a green card though who knows whether the Turkish Cypriot authrorities would care enough about crimes commited abroad not to renew it. Nadir was a Turkish cypriot by nationality so didnt have the problem.

[Kriz1]

Well the devil looks after his own...but you'll always find he leaves you to the wolves at some point..I really feel for the those who are taken in by people like this..it makes my blood boil...

[peter gold]

well get on a plane and you know what to do

[JulieC]

The Derick Coles website now says that the Cyprus lead has gone cold so dont all rush out and buy air tickets!

[JulieC]

well get on a plane and you know what to do

Apparently they did just that!! He was in Northen Cyprus but they just missed him. See the update on www.derickcoles.com. The whole thing is starting to sound like a movie script.

[neilsuzy]

We first met with Derick Coles at Sandown racecourse in 2007 and had a further meeting with him at the Fleet, Hampshire office a couple of months later. Decided in 2008 to start the ball rolling and signed the relavent forms for New Horizons and payed them £1850. Luckily that is all we have given them and did not move any money into escrow with them.
Has any one had any dealings with Jason Coles?
I have an up to date e-mail address for Barbara Ruddock - I received an e-mail from her on Thursday - any help to any one.
Also have an e-mail address for Jack D King but I don't know if it is active.

[JulieC]

According to a post on another forum by one of the victims, this affair gets stranger and stranger. Apparently Mr and Mrs Coles ended up by total coincidence on the same plane as one of his victims who had flown out to Northern Cyprus to look for him. The plane was UK bound and the captain was asked to alert the police at the other end. The Coles were taken off the plane, but later released as apparently there still is no arrest warrant out for him. So nothing the UK police could do. Unbelievable!!

[Peter Dexter]

Our L1 Visa's and Green Cards wen through Derick Coles and New Horizons, this was seven years ago and thankfully we had no issues with them. My heart goes out to his victims, we lost our life savings in the recent Icelandic Banking crisis, so I understand how these poor people feel.

I have been following this story with a morbid interest since I first heard about it. I understand how angry the victims feel and why they want justice. However is there any real chance they will get their money back, it seems Coles lived the high life and maybe we now know how. While it would be good to see him in disgraced and in Jail, is this worth the extra money from the victims??

I ask out of interest and I do not mean to judge others.

[Susie]

According to a post on another forum by one of the victims, this affair gets stranger and stranger. Apparently Mr and Mrs Coles ended up by total coincidence on the same plane as one of his victims who had flown out to Northern Cyprus to look for him. The plane was UK bound and the captain was asked to alert the police at the other end. The Coles were taken off the plane, but later released as apparently there still is no arrest warrant out for him. So nothing the UK police could do. Unbelievable!!

bl--dy hell, whatever next

[Susie]

There have been some updates on

www.derickcoles.com

[JulieC]

Yes apparently he is back in Sarasota!! Interesting! Maybe he has decided that life in the run isnt fun and better to be picked up and do his bird?? Lets face it Doug Hall didnt serve long.

[peter gold]

But there is no warrant for his arrest so says my new neighbor a retired
FBI agent

[JulieC]

Yes still no warrant. Only a matter of time though surely?? Makes no sense.

[peter gold]

If there is no warrant that means they think they do not have sufficient evidence, so all aggrieved MUST come forward and give their statements to force them to act

[Susie]

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090405/ARTICLE/904051042/2055/NEWS?Title=They-wanted-to-live-in-America-Now-they-just-want-justice


They wanted to live in America. Now, they just want justice

By Todd Ruger

Published: Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 9:15 p.m.

SARASOTA COUNTY - The second time Terry Dunne's application to live in the United States was denied, he called to get his money back from a Sarasota company that had promised a smooth move from England to Florida.

Click to enlarge
The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is investigating Derick Coles and his immigration company.

All he got was an e-mail from New Horizons Group's attorney.

The owner, Derick Coles, was gone. So was all the money in the company's account, including the $290,000 investment funds Dunne had sent Coles to hold as part of the visa application process.

An ocean away from the bank where his money disappeared, Dunne turned to the Internet, where other Coles clients have posted similar stories on forums and message boards.

About a dozen British couples say that they trusted Coles and his company to keep safe their investments of hundreds of thousands of dollars -- and that Coles then took their money and their chance to live in the United States.

Now they are trying to collect and get authorities interested in their case. A few are even tracking down Coles themselves, with no help from the authorities.

Former clients caught Coles on a plane as he returned to London from North Cyprus last month, but British officials let him go because they had no warrant for his arrest.

The U.S. Secret Service confirmed it is investigating Coles and his immigration company as his former clients, spread across Florida and Britain, file lawsuits looking for answers -- and about $3.5 million.

Dunne started his own Web site, derickcoles.com, to urge other victims to tell their story to the Secret Service and solicit tips for finding Coles. Other victims check his site to read the latest information.

"All my life savings have been stolen and I now have no way to invest in a future," Dunne, 64, wrote in an e-mail from his home in Leeds, England. "As my Web site says, 'Coles has turned dreams into nightmares.' "

Derick Coles' son, reached on the phone in Atlanta, said the allegations about his father being posted on the Internet are "all false," but he declined to discuss specifics.

British-born Derick Coles and his family came to Sarasota from Britain in 1994. Like many who move to Florida, he was starting anew. His homebuilding business in England, Derick Coles Ltd., owed about £1.6 million to creditors and left Coles and his wife in bankruptcy.

The family got to Florida and started a new company, Jade Homes, and other businesses, along with an immigration service.

Coles made convincing presentations to clients, said James Lavigne, an immigration attorney who was suspicious of Coles for years after helping some of Coles' former immigration clients.

"He looks distinguished, sophisticated, gray-haired," Lavigne said. "He gives the aura of success."

Derick Coles ran the parent company, Select Industries. In 2003, a local magazine called it one of the biggest in the region, boasting more than $17 million in annual sales and more than 300 employees.

The company described itself as responsible for $250 million from overseas investors and called itself an immigration law firm, though Coles is not an attorney and no lawyers were on the payroll.

In 2004 and 2006, The Florida Bar sent Coles cease-and-desist letters after two complaints that employees who were not attorneys were dispensing legal advice.

Coles continued to hold immigration forums throughout England, and his Web site promised to help customers "every step of the way" through the "daunting task" of coming to America.

He offered to help get a visa available to Britons who invest in businesses in America, and held their investment money in escrow in a SunTrust bank account.

Those funds have to be deposited before U.S. immigration will consider a visa application, but lawsuits and ex-clients allege that Coles and the attorney working for the firm, Jack D. King, did not put the proper bonding or security protections on the account.

King's attorney said he has moved to dismiss the counts against his client and will fight the lawsuits.

Derick Coles could not be reached for comment.

Last fall, Coles' clients started asking for the escrow money back, but got no response from Coles and have not seen a dime.

Christopher and Clementina Durkin made it to Sarasota, but now the $250,000 they put in escrow is gone, their lawsuit states. Terrence McGrath filed a suit that says he got to Orlando but is out $175,000.

"This has been a tragedy," said McGrath's attorney, Lavigne. "My client is in his 70s, and this is his life savings."

Sarasota attorney Jack McGill says he has clients who planned to use the funds held at SunTrust to start a coffee shop. Unable to tap the funds they have placed in escrow, James and Mag Regan instead borrowed the money to start the business, McGill said.

Customers say when they went to Sarasota County prosecutors and investigators, they were told the investigation was out of their jurisdiction.

So far, the only results have come from Dunne's Web site. Tips from readers last month led Dunne and his team of aggrieved ex-clients of Coles to Heathrow Airport, where they found Coles on the plane.

Early this week, Dunne said, Derick Coles landed in Atlanta, where his son, Andrew Coles, has a home renovation business.

As for Dunne, he says he is out some $290,000, and must now be cautious about spending his remaining savings.

"One of the major reasons for wishing to live in Florida was the opportunity to spend some quality time with my brother before we slipped off this mortal coil," Dunne said.

"I am saddened to think I will never visit Florida again; it is a real possibility."