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31 Aug 2010 10:34 AM by Faro Star rating in London. 1139 posts Send private message

Well said Justin.

I can find no evidence that they operate a legal business in Spain and the only lawyer that ever gets recommended is Luis F. Mendez Banderas of  Vallejo Abogados - a firm with some expertise in Russian matters?

The company name Edutech Care Ltd is a new entry on their website. Previously it was HTC Ltd and we initially thought this might be a Gibraltar company but then were told (unverified) HTC Ltd was regsitered in Moscow of all places.

There is no office or staff in San Pedro. Any post received is taken in by an office involved in administration.

Anyone reading this thread should not be taken in by the letters and hard sell telephone techniques used. It's very easy to tell you you have an excellent case and European Advisory Service can help you recover your investement - JUST GIVE ME EUR1,500!!!!

Unfortunately these days it's very easy to set up a website and tout for business. But if something goes wrong how do you deal with these virtual businesses when they have no office and they have refused to identlfy who is behind the business.

But if you don't believe me  then please take the advice given on the European Advisory Website which is actually very good avice!!!!

http://www.europeanadvisoryservice.info/legal_firms.html or produced as below:-

LEGAL FIRMS

Beware of companies who pass themselves off as “Legal Companies”. 

They normally operate out of Spain but often pass themselves off as being based in the UK (although not always) as they believe this makes them appear more trustworthy and accountable. They give themselves impressive titles such as: Legal Advisors, Senior Legal Advisors and Paralegals and, on the face of it, give all the appearance of being a bona fide law firm with a website and official-looking paperwork.

More worryingly, they claim to offer a similar service to companies like ours but they tend to restrict their activities solely to Timeshare-related companies.

In reality, their working titles actually mean nothing and they usually do not have a lawyer (or one that is aware that they are using his or her name). Nor are they involved in any court cases. If in doubt, check with the lawyer(s) or law firm concerned or ask us to contact the lawyer on your behalf if you prefer to do so.

This sort of bogus legal firm, unfortunately, has an impact on the work companies like us are trying to do so EAS would greatly appreciate any information the public can provide which would enable us to either verify the bona fides of the company you are concerned about or have them shut down if they are found to be fraudulent.

 

 





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31 Aug 2010 11:43 AM by inis Star rating. 33 posts Send private message

Dear all

This company looks like a phoenix from the flames...please google 'sunset estates' Duncan Davies and note the 'experiences' of others who have had dealings with him in the past.Enough said I hope

Inis





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31 Aug 2010 1:43 PM by Faro Star rating in London. 1139 posts Send private message

Inis

Do you think Duncan Davies & Duncan Forbes could be one in the same?

 





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31 Aug 2010 4:03 PM by inis Star rating. 33 posts Send private message

They are 99.999% the same group of people involved in my opinion...allegedly!!





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02 Sep 2010 11:41 AM by Faro Star rating in London. 1139 posts Send private message

The plot thickens!

Companies House reports Duncan Lloyd Davies to be a director of Edutech Care Ltd.

http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/dcbd5f3aed051b3befc3ae8aa7e6e9e1/wcprodorder?ft=1

I'm also hearing reports of Duncan Davies and Luis Mendez being an old team back in business. Remember Luis F. Mendez Banderas of  Vallejo Abogados and his membership of the Malaga Law Society is used to add credibility to the services of European Advisory Service.

It would appear many lost money with Duncan Davies in the past through various ventures such as Sunset Estates and a Spanish franchise company. All in all he would appear to have quite a chequered background.

I guess it's fair to say Duncan Davies and Luis Mendez will not be helping anyone recover money lost on previous ventures such as Sunset Estates or the smoothie franchise business!

To date I have not been able to find any fixed place of business for European Advisory Service and on that basis I have to conclude that it is an elaborate boiler room scam. If I have time I will discuss with the Spanish tax office and maybe they will take some interest and investigate the Spanish association with Luis Mendez as it is his firm's client account that is used to receive money?

EAS contact victims and use very hard sell tactics to tell them they have a very good case and they will almost certainly be able to get back all money invested plus legal costs plus interest etc and then introduce Luis F. Mendez Banderas and ask for a payment on account of costs in the region of EUR1,500 to EUR1,800.

The problem is you want to believe them and believe there is someone out there that can help you but .................. PLEASE seek independent legal advice.





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02 Sep 2010 4:27 PM by EOS Team Star rating in In Spain of course!. 4015 posts Send private message

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Faro, do you work for the CID?  If not then you should!

Great post.

Justin



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04 Sep 2010 10:34 AM by Faro Star rating in London. 1139 posts Send private message

Below are details of another law firm contacting people who have been the subject of a timeshare scam from a database that has somehow come into their possession saying they can help to recover monies paid.

It's not a firm I know and I see they are based in Calahonda.  Their website indicates holiday ownership to be their main business.

Perrot Ledesma Javier Abogados S.L.

P.L.J.
Centro Commercial El Campanario
Local 3, 34
Calahonda
Malaga, 29649
SPAIN

http://pljabogados.com/index.html

 





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13 Nov 2010 9:17 PM by joyrider Star rating. 3 posts Send private message

 Hi all

been a bit quite here for a while and i think i know why. eas are now lawyers direct. duncan davies is currently advertising for staff in the friday ads. my mate called him in it sounds exactly like the eas setup. him and the lawyer must still be in cahoots. search this site for sunset estates for more info.





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15 Nov 2010 9:09 AM by Faro Star rating in London. 1139 posts Send private message

what's their new website?





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16 Nov 2010 4:10 PM by joyrider Star rating. 3 posts Send private message

 Don't know yet. got a bit more info. my mate went to dial the number and it came up as one he'd dialled before when he went for an interview at eas. the same bloke answered - it was duncam so he put the phone down. he went for the interview a couple of months ago in san pedro but he didn't fancy it. he thought it was going to be real estate when he went for the job





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16 Nov 2010 4:39 PM by Faro Star rating in London. 1139 posts Send private message

joyrider - if you can get the name of the new firm and website then we can get a posting up and save some people a few quid.

What's the telephone number they are giving out?

I know I cost them business last time and it made them very angry.

They will probably hire some junior Spanish lawyer and use his/her name so we can't say this time they do not have a law firm.

 





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30 May 2011 8:55 PM by MonkeyPaw Star rating. 1 posts Send private message

Whois info for diamond-smile[dot]es

Owner: duncan lloyd davies





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30 Dec 2011 11:12 AM by carpman Star rating. 1 posts Send private message

**Edited - Against forum rules **

This message was last edited by EOS Team on 30/12/2011.



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