tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post8838012243776548949..comments2024-02-23T09:06:13.967+00:00Comments on Dynamoo's Blog: Scam: "North American Program Planning and Policy Academy (NAPPPA)"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-32596091931647559782014-07-01T21:43:04.387+01:002014-07-01T21:43:04.387+01:00@Phoenixgirl: my personal opinion is that this is ...@Phoenixgirl: my personal opinion is that this is a criminal enterprise. Getting the police involved is a good idea if you can get them interested, however I don't think they ever turn up to any of these seminars themselves. it's very much a "hands-off" affair.Conrad Longmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751822299235747323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-61839986207856138502014-07-01T13:41:20.573+01:002014-07-01T13:41:20.573+01:00I'm the latest sucker who was approached by Pa...I'm the latest sucker who was approached by Patty Jones to teach a class in Philadelphia at the a University of Philadelphia no less. After reading all of this am quite surprised that these people are still in operation in 2014. If anyone wants to contact me (347)225-2290. This has to stop. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. I have to be one of the people in the courtroom when this Phoenixgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792964311318605281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-46286936472602490802012-02-22T13:56:02.692+00:002012-02-22T13:56:02.692+00:00Wow Conrad, I am very impressed with your detailed...Wow Conrad, I am very impressed with your detailed work. I encourage everyone to read what he discovered about this company and who is behind it. This information definitely needs to be in the hands of victims who can pass it along to law enforcement. Kudos to you for digging so deep and finding out all of this helpful information!Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222178345350166694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-83465277985676455632012-02-15T21:28:44.133+00:002012-02-15T21:28:44.133+00:00I did some research at the end of last year about ...I did some research at the end of last year about those people who were running NAPPPA, the information I found is <a href="http://blog.dynamoo.com/2012/02/patchree-patchrint-anthony-christopher.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Conrad Longmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751822299235747323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-34896900699430768352011-09-23T02:13:56.726+01:002011-09-23T02:13:56.726+01:00It's time to add my story to all the others. I...It's time to add my story to all the others. I unexpectedly lost my job in July and was so pleased to see an ad on Craigslist seeking someone to teach a 2-day grant writing class. I replied to the ad, was sent an extensive application & questionnaire which I spent several hours completing. I received a phone call telling me I was hired and was thrilled ... foolish me. I signed a contract Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789184354812570346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-15390401543148196442011-09-15T00:58:38.521+01:002011-09-15T00:58:38.521+01:00Becky, I have a post earlier about a story I'm...Becky, I have a post earlier about a story I'm working on for ABC15 in Phoenix. Can you get in touch with me. I have a question about the checks. You can email me at jducey@abc15.com or call me at 602-685-6346. Thanks, JoeJoe Duceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797864703470422292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-62638769719763924052011-09-14T23:42:08.952+01:002011-09-14T23:42:08.952+01:00My name is Joe Ducey. I'm an investigative rep...My name is Joe Ducey. I'm an investigative reporter with ABC15 in Phoenix, Az. I'm working on a story involving NAPPPA. it came to my attention from a teacher who says she didn't get paid. You'll see her comment in a previous entry. I'm trying to find how many of these courses NAPPPA has put on around the country. I count at least 18 with many more planned. Also, who else didnJoe Duceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797864703470422292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-89208325397182208012011-09-12T16:30:09.012+01:002011-09-12T16:30:09.012+01:00We received an email yesterday for their "Pro...We received an email yesterday for their "Professional Program Development and Funding Certification" in Richmond, VA from October 26-28.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512776927740679411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-5153708904234091092011-09-10T16:07:33.469+01:002011-09-10T16:07:33.469+01:00I just got an email from them advertising a 2 day ...I just got an email from them advertising a 2 day seminar ("Master Course") in Portland, OR.a.m.t.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04955150741779356135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-15847005055223895962011-09-02T00:13:10.098+01:002011-09-02T00:13:10.098+01:00Hello, I've read the comments involving NAPPPA...Hello, I've read the comments involving NAPPPA. I'm a writer working a story involving them and would appreciate any information you have. I'm most interested in talking with teachers or hotel managers who did not get paid. I'm trying to find where the seminars took place in the various cities and if anybody knows more about their whereabouts. Thanks, Robert<br />robertjoseph@roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156645517747596502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-15320277325189492322011-08-20T21:18:12.795+01:002011-08-20T21:18:12.795+01:00webmail@da.lacounty.gov
Here's the email addr...webmail@da.lacounty.gov<br /><br />Here's the email address to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. Send them an email outlining your experiences, and then be sure to ask them why it is ok with them that NAPPPA is still in business?<br /><br />Kory.Vossoughi@ActiveNetwork.com is another one everyone should contact. He is the VP for business development and legal counsel Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211410376443765512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-12740774110646460932011-08-19T21:45:56.457+01:002011-08-19T21:45:56.457+01:00http://napppaprograms.org/
They're back....http://napppaprograms.org/<br /><br />They're back....Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211410376443765512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-33921689581728601002011-08-19T14:33:32.896+01:002011-08-19T14:33:32.896+01:00I received one of their emails today. It was the s...I received one of their emails today. It was the second... Unfortunately I opened it. But I decided to look into the organization before biting. Whew.<br /><br />Thank you for blogging about this group.<br /><br />I am sorry you got taken, but have you-all gone to the reputable groups (Foundation Center, etc) and asked them to post warnings about scams? I don't think there is enough on the Citygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12917604906513123734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-46608843153204824352011-08-17T02:07:02.395+01:002011-08-17T02:07:02.395+01:00i too was scammed at the end of June in Australia ...i too was scammed at the end of June in Australia - i was the trainer and was not paid and now have lost all contact with them. however i did make some great contacts with my participants in the course and i am now planning to run more courses like this - but this time the profits will go to me!sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617235125448280357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-59040560041845698722011-08-16T14:58:07.798+01:002011-08-16T14:58:07.798+01:00They are scheduled to have a workshop at St. Louis...They are scheduled to have a workshop at St. Louis University Aug 30-31. My organization was considering sending a couple of staff members - luckily I stumbled across this blog (probably because when the website wouldn't work I just googled thier name and this came up 1st!) <br /><br />I contacted the university and forwarded them the link to this blog and the orginal email that we recieved Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601093758116778562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-82617217203152964962011-08-15T20:27:13.835+01:002011-08-15T20:27:13.835+01:00I was contacted to teach the course in July at UBC...I was contacted to teach the course in July at UBC in Vancouver, Canada; after I found Dynamo's blog site on the company, I declined further communication with them. I posted here about my experience. I am so very sorry to hear now that the course went ahead and took place with another person duped into teaching the course on the same dates I was contacted to teach, with yet another set of Kati Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190916979826181589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-45943808803581150632011-08-15T16:54:14.949+01:002011-08-15T16:54:14.949+01:00I received an email from them on 8/13 for a "...I received an email from them on 8/13 for a "seminar" that will be held at the University of Utah 8/25-26. They are still out there.desofbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09503535777942313382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-52205718525768522992011-08-14T23:02:09.415+01:002011-08-14T23:02:09.415+01:00Hi,
They have moved up into Canada to continue the...Hi,<br />They have moved up into Canada to continue their scam - I know because I am one of the latest dummies. I facilitated a session at the University of BC in July and haven't been paid. Patty is no longer taking my calls. I will be calling on the RCMP fraud squad for help and email to Califonis Attorney General...but have resigned myself to the fact that I just have donated a week of Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200855557504580291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-26945422512447086292011-08-12T21:37:42.031+01:002011-08-12T21:37:42.031+01:00I just checked all of the websites listed here and...I just checked all of the websites listed here and none of them are active any more.<br /><br />While that's good news because it means someone with the ability to do something has noticed.<br /><br />However, it likely means they aren't going to give up that easily. It's been their history that when they have been caught in one lie, they make up another.<br /><br />So, in all Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211410376443765512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-5033176228231512292011-08-12T21:35:17.141+01:002011-08-12T21:35:17.141+01:00Patty and her band of thieves should not be able t...Patty and her band of thieves should not be able to ge away with this crap. EVERYONE should be reporting them. Even if you don't end up taking the class, the site should be notified, as well as the California Attorney general and the AG of the state where the workshop is scheduled.<br /><br />NAPPPA doesn't put the sites on their website any more because I started contacting them all. Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211410376443765512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-9456450515412170252011-08-09T17:33:34.237+01:002011-08-09T17:33:34.237+01:00Thanks Carol for sharing this, what a great idea t...Thanks Carol for sharing this, what a great idea to contact an investigative reporter. I just received a call from a woman in Chicago who said she was registered for the class scheduled for next week at Loyola University. Thanks to this blog post and all the comments she called her credit card company and charge back the $597 class fee and also said she would be calling the University as well. SoAnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222178345350166694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-73435409337493146042011-08-01T18:53:10.200+01:002011-08-01T18:53:10.200+01:00I had the same experience as many of you. I have ...I had the same experience as many of you. I have a management consulting firm that specializes in nonprofits. In the past, I have taught grantwriting, so I was not surprised to get a call asking me to teach this class. The curriculum was a mess, and very disorganized. That should have tipped me off! At the last minute, they changed the venue of the class to the Embassy Suites hotel in Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077298558742234037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-3826015642335060492011-07-26T19:28:18.550+01:002011-07-26T19:28:18.550+01:00Becky
Thanks for the follow up information. I can&...Becky<br />Thanks for the follow up information. I can't imagine how she can possibly stay in business with these sort of ethics and behaviors. It's a house of cards and eventually it will catch up with her. Hopefully sooner rather than later. <br />Please call me if you get a chance,I would like to discuss any venues you have notified and the attorney general reporting procedures so Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222178345350166694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-79641490544238919722011-07-26T05:27:39.249+01:002011-07-26T05:27:39.249+01:00I am the person to whom Patty is probably referrin...I am the person to whom Patty is probably referring. The problem with her comment about "compensating" me is that it is yet another one of their lies. The check bounced three times, and they repeatedly ignored my requests to replace it. I even have proof that they signed for a letter I sent by registered mail, but they still failed to respond to it or even acknowledge the demand for Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211410376443765512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804714437673009003.post-4341337815173535512011-07-25T06:58:18.741+01:002011-07-25T06:58:18.741+01:00Also, for those of you trying to obtain refunds or...Also, for those of you trying to obtain refunds or take legal action I wanted to provide you with the contact information for Patty Jones. She claimed on the voicemail to be the business owner and I could tell from the background noise that she was calling from her cellphone.<br />(213) 249-6569<br />napppaweb@gmail.com<br /><br />If anyone would like copies of the emails she sent to me which Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222178345350166694noreply@blogger.com