Other Victim 2

Hi, David. My name is XX. I live in Washington, D.C., and, like you, had the misfortune of crossing paths with Doug Kohler, who leased me a parking space that he did not have the right to lease. From the sound of your blog (I only found it after you pulled down the details), it seems like you had contact with him relatively recently. --The last contact I had with him was over six months ago, but I'm still interested in finding him so I can file suit.

For what it's worth, and as you might already know, Doug has been sued personally and professionally (as the proprietor of the Virginia corporation "Dynamic Graphics & Printing") in Virginia and D.C. by a variety of creditors. There are judgements against him or the business ranging from $____ to over $____. Doug's former residential landlord claims that Doug skipped out on over $_____ rent (on a penthouse condominium). In other instances, Doug has been able to avoid judgement by simply evading service.

I'd be grateful for any information you might have about Doug; and I'm willing to share any information I dig up in the future.

Other Victim 1

i was forwarded me your contact info. did you ever collect your money? I am still owed money, and I want it to collect asap. Let me know what you did.

Served

Doug did not receive the certified letter for my lawsuit. He just ignored the "delivery notice." Since he neither accepted or denied service, he was not formally notified of the suit.

I turned to process servers, and they got him -- posing as a delivery company. That means that Doug cannot claim he did not know he was being sued.

Not the Way to Go...

The consensus is that this blog idea is unproductive. Everyone agrees that I have been robbed but they also agree that a blog is not the way to fight back.

Waiting...

Sat 3pm: I have taken down this website to give Doug a chance to repay my $500. If he does not repay me on Monday, I will repost our correspondence, file a police complaint, and contact his employer to tell them of his (mis) conduct.

Mon noon: I've been told that exposing Doug's shananigans is likely to cause more trouble for me and will not solve my problem. Even if the truth is a defense and he's being a basta

Getting Serious

Note to readers: I have decided that Doug is a scammer. (I have some inside information.)

I am so disappointed. I thought he was legit (and way too sloppy to be running a scam over $500), but his inability to repay me has reached legendary proportions.

I am setting up this blog, posting on craigslist, calling the newspapers, calling the police (financial crimes and fraud), and calling everyone I know.

I want my money back, and it pisses me off that Doug thinks he can keep it.

UPDATE: The craigslist post was flagged for removal. I am not sure why, but I will repost elsewhere on CL :)

UPDATE 2: Someone has pointed out that I am being a little harsh in calling Doug a thief. I don't know what else to call him. Perhaps a confused guy who cannot manage his affairs? What would you call him?

What would you do if someone had your money and refused to give it back to you (claiming "the check is in the mail" for weeks)? In this day and age of Paypal, certified mail, FedEx (instant and overnight) communication, he can hardly claim that he cannot give me my money back. That means he cannot or will not give me my money.

Some people think I may be in danger because Doug is upset about this blog. Why? Because I republish emails between us that document my desire to get repaid and his inability to repay me? If he thinks that's valid cause for retribution, then he really is crazy. What do you do with crazy people? Let them remake the world in their own distorted view? I think not -- probably because I still think it's good to have principles.

Check in the Mail 2

[I am just getting set to write a complaint on craigslist when I try to call Doug. Surprisingly, he picks up the phone...

He says that he sent me a certified check "a few weeks ago". Surprise! But I haven't received any check. I tell him that and say I want my money. He says that the power is out and that he has to wait to look into his computer to find out where the check is. He'll call me at noon.

No call by noon. I call him -- several times -- and there's no answer.

I go to his place and see him inside the unit. I ring the bell. nothing.

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I call him "Doug, I'm outside. I know you're in there. Open the door."
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he says "the police have been called"

"great," I say "when are they coming?"

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no police, so I go home....]