Gordon 0 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 I read up on a situation that Otakon had with fraud: http://www.otakon.com/news_article.asp?id=426 Is this topic open for discussion or is it a closed matter dealt with privately? (Asking before making any comments) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cousinsue 0 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 I read up on a situation that Otakon had with fraud: http://www.otakon.com/news_article.asp?id=426 Is this topic open for discussion or is it a closed matter dealt with privately? (Asking before making any comments) What's in the announcement is pretty much all the staff have to say on the matter right now. If anyone has information, we are asking that they contact us as the announcement says. So... it's not private, as we've made it public information. But it's not like we can give out juicy details, and it's sort of a touchy subject. We're very careful about choosing staff, as some of you may know. It's like family to a lot of us. I guess, you could say that we're all very disappointed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.Schala. 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 All I can say is, I hope justice will be served. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Scotsman 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) All I can say is, I hope justice will be served. Edited August 24, 2008 by ZGL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RTeker 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 well i'm in hot water on this one.... I wanna say that what i posted is not an official statement for anime usa it was just my own and only my own Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cousinsue 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Question: Exactly what "information" is the Otakon board seeking? I mean, I hardly think anyone's going to come forward and say "yeah, I bought a membership badge and holder from this dude working the line for $XX." Is there anything else "of use" to you? If anyone has purchased anything from this individual, or been promised anything with regard to the corporation, or Otakon, this year, or in the past, please contact as listed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 All I can say is, I hope justice will be served. Question: Exactly what "information" is the Otakon board seeking? I mean, I hardly think anyone's going to come forward and say "yeah, I bought a membership badge and holder from this dude working the line for $XX." Is there anything else "of use" to you? People already *have* volunteered that information. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobn64 0 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 And remember that Otakon does not want to penalize anyone who may have purchased these fraudulent badges (believing that they were real memberships), so please do not fear that. Any bit of information helps. If you saw anything suspicious that sounds like it might have been related to people selling fraudulent badges in line, please contact us. Even if you weren't involved--if you witnessed or overheard anything, we'd like to know the details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hiimjimmeh 5 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 well i know for a fact alot of people have a friend buy the pass then they take it and scan it, print a copy and laminate it I've seen it happen way more then once so maybe there are other issues to consider Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 well i know for a fact alot of people have a friend buy the pass then they take it and scan it, print a copy and laminate it I've seen it happen way more then once so maybe there are other issues to consider Otakon hasn't used laminated badges for several years. The badge designs are different each year, and your badge isn't valid with a year-specific holographic design sticker and that year's year-specific badge holder. There's talk of using designs that specifically screw around with photocopiers, or using non-repro blue stuff, or changing the dimensions of the badge. Not to mention if you're caught defrauding the corporation, you'll be talking to our lawyer and a gentleman with a badge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 well i know for a fact alot of people have a friend buy the pass then they take it and scan it, print a copy and laminate it I've seen it happen way more then once so maybe there are other issues to consider Otakon hasn't used laminated badges for several years. The badge designs are different each year, and your badge isn't valid with a year-specific holographic design sticker and that year's year-specific badge holder. There's talk of using designs that specifically screw around with photocopiers, or using non-repro blue stuff, or changing the dimensions of the badge. Not to mention if you're caught defrauding the corporation, you'll be talking to our lawyer and a gentleman with a badge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ithilienne 2 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 It's something we'll consider; however, this topic was meant to address something else. Unless you have something to add to the discussion which was relevant to the original topic (fraudulent memberships being sold at Otakon 2008), please don't dredge up these old topics. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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