Replies to post #35276 on Artfest International, Inc (fka ARTS)

[Kool Aid Man]

THE VAKSER MAFIA AND THEIR CRIMINAL COHORTS

I've always believed there's MUCH more to this scam than meets the eye. Buried deep in their SEC filings you'll find the names BERYL and wife FRADY ZYSKIND. Beryl is listed as being an "investor, advisor & consultant" to Artfest. Eddie has reportedly taken loans from these people, issued promisory notes etc. Now, dig deeper...

BERYL ZYSKIND IS A CONVICTED CRIMINAL WHO SPENT TIME IN PRISON FOR FRAUD AND HORRIFIC CRIMES AGAINST THE MENTALLY DISABLED.
http://manhattanda.org/whatsnew/press/2004-07-19b.shtml
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/28/nyregion/28HOME.html
http://www.rockawave.com/news/2004-12-03/Community/013.html
http://www.nytimes.com/images/2002/04/21/nyregion/020421oceanhouse1.pdf

(Zyskind is part of an extended family of orthodox Jewish criminals who have no conscience regarding who they rip off. IMO, they are sociopaths).

If you Google "Beryl Zyskind" you'll find a campaign of lies designed to rehab his name and paint him as a philanthropist who gives away millions to every cause that's currently in the news. COULD IT BE THESE DONATIONS --IF TRUE-- ARE IN THE FORM OF INFLATED PENNY STOCK SHARES AS PART OF A TAX EVASION SCHEME? Just askin'

Beryl Zyskind was in the nursing home business. SO WAS ARTFEST OWNER/ DIRECTOR LARRY DITTO (back when it was known as SOLDNET). IS THIS WHERE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ZYSKIND AND ARTFEST WAS FIRST MADE? Zyskind is a player in many other penny stocks as well. Dig, dig dig.

Dig deeper people. IMO there are many more skeletons to be uncovered. The authorities take great offense at being made fools of by those they have prosecuted before. Dig, dig, dig... and let them know what you find.

[Tenacious]

I agree with this approach entirely, and recommend those with concerns to take action and follow up. The squeaky wheel will get the attention.