James Brian Ellington - The "Lost his Wallet" Con Artist
6/2/08 ELLINGTON ARRESTED in NYC -on Harassment arrest warrant & 5/31/08 Larceny +Criminal Poss. Stolen Property Charges - 6/24/08 Disorderly Conduct
Ellington stole $2000 from elderly man 11/2006 and $4000 from restaurant - both via check fraud
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The following are Ellington's methods of stealing/scamming employers, friends, tourists, family and lovers.
How To Con Friends, Family, and Romance Scam Lovers
Warning signs - Red Flag #1 Fabricated credentials -
He has claimed to be a big executive, business owner/partner, pro athlete (usually UFC, Wrestling or Golf), accomplished actor, and wealthy - ALL LIES.
He is usually unemployed. has difficulty keeping a job, and is totally broke.
*Except when he scores money from a victim, he typically goes on a huge spending blitz*
He makes a point to brag,- fake celebrity friendships, fake achievements. He'll flash expensive things, stating their cost and designer label.
He does this to SELL YOU ON THE LIE to SET YOU UP FOR THE SCAM.
He will claim to own or co-own property when Brian doesn't own and has never owned any property. He will claim to have a business, investments, $$, and antique furniture - when he doesn't. None. Zero.
He will research his lies and throw in an ounce of truth to try and be convincing,
and will spend months or even years setting up a mark for victimization.
Red Flag #2 Moving The Relationship Quickly - He has known you briefly and you're hearing, "I love you", marriage talk, commitment,
children, co-habitation, you're his girl - or his man, (he allegedly dates both) - wanting to move you to be with him, he's calling
incessantly, having you talk to his mom. Question this. Love takes time. These words really mean:
"I want your money, sex, and a free place to live" He'll be asking to get into your home & for sex almost immediately.
Watch out. Brian allegedly said that he slips drugs into the victim's food/drink to induce drowsiness so he has more time to search their belongings.
He frequently steals cash etc from his victims wallets/homes. Also, assume you are not the only romance he is currently scamming.
Red Flag #3 Meeting in public places - Where did you meet him? Was it in public - tourist area, restaurant, the street, on the train? On the Internet?
He uses legitimate people and businesses to make himself *appear* trustworthy.
Brian often goes for FREE MEALS and FREE DRINKS. He befriends/romances you then pretends to have misplaced his money,
The "lost wallet scam, lost atm card scam, lost credit card scam". He wants your cash or payment of his bill/bar tab(s), -
He promises to pay next time, but doesn't or pays only $50 when he owes you $300. Brian had no home, always asking for a FREE BED to sleep in.
He will camp on your couch and never leave. A GUY WITH A REAL PARK AVE ADDRESS WON'T BE SLEEPING ON YOUR COUCH.
Red Flag #4 Lies - Do you know where he lives? Have you ever seen where he lives? Brian gives fake home addresses when he is
really homeless. Not having an address makes it easier to escape consequences of stealing. THIS IS VERY, VERY DELIBERATE.
Does he have constant excuses as to why you can't see or go to where he lives?
Red Flag #5 - Evasive answers
Is he secretive about his past and his background information? Does he change the subject, criticize/blame you and/or call you crazy?
Demeaning and even DRUGGING the victim is a common tactic to keep you as his money, sex, and/or free housing supply.
