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  • Report:  #360088

Complaint Review: Harry Keane - Rowlett Texas

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- Irving, Texas,
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Harry Keane
Rowlett Rowlett, Texas, U.S.A.
Phone:
214-801-8518
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The only artist that Harry Keane is, is a CON ARTIST. He is nothing more than a scam.

After he ripped me off on an entertainment deal, I began researching and investigating him and his past.

First, how he ripped me off. He came to me as a "big shot" producer, race car driver, movie director, TV writer, blah, blah, blah, he was looking for an investor for a new project. He presented these elaborate proposals. Very well written and very convincing. He spoke with a silver tongue. As soon as I mentioned that my relative was a singer, he was all over me telling me how he wrote American Idol and it was stolen from him, blah, blah, blah.

Needless to say, I gave him money and he promised the world. he delivered on nothing and just took my money and ran. He put up a good front and made it look like things were happening, but in reality, he just lived off my money.

After he avoided my calls for several weeks, I called my attorney. Harry never responded to either of our calls or letters.

Then his office closed. I was told he was kicked out for nonpayment of rent. That's when I grew more nervous and realized I was ripped off.

On with the investigation. Between myself, a detective friend of mine and my lawyers office, we found that Harry left a trail of bad deals, lies, and scams in his wake.

BEWARE. Here is his M.O. He contacts you through a friend, church, neighbor, internet posting, athletic event. Then he talks his talk. He sets the bait. He talks about making MILLIONS of dollars and how you can capitalize on his venture. It is always "bigger than life". He smells money and will come at anyone who he feels he can con. Once he gets your interest, he comes up with fantastic written proposals and has a CPA and lawyer. He cons them too! Then the bait is set. You pay him, invest in him and this unbelievable opportunity. YOU ARE HOOKED.

He talks about all this experience. Well, I found out the truth through all the lies. He was the Director of a movie. B rated movie. Turns out, he ripped off the producers (money men and investors), ripped off the actors, ripped off the production and editing companies. You name it, they got ripped off. Why wasn't he sued? The contracts had fast talking small print that let "him" off the hook. So basically, he made a living from the salary he got to "film" this movie.

Next, he moved into the music world and scam several entertainers out of money by telling them he was a record producer. Came up with a slick web site and took their money. He would tell them that they had to put money up for him to produce their CD's. Hooked more poor singers than I care to talk about.

Then Harry became a well known race care driver and scammed businesses and individuals by having them sponsor his "NASCAR". To try and keep honest, he would start a few races, but the "car" always broke down. In other words, another brilliant lie and scam to live off other people. His sponsors (victims) included NON-Profit organizations and businesses. How sad is that?

When the heat got too much, he "sold out" and went into the "Radio" business. This time Keane's scam was to tell people that he had a radio station and needed sponsors and advertisers. He stated that he was already online with his station and had several "on air" stations in other cities. He talked about his antenna's and this huge broadcast range. All the while, he spent $49 dollars, created a web site and had an online radio web site LINKED to another online radio site. He felt it was ok to tell this huge lies because he did in fact have the online junk.

When that fell through, he went into the restaurant business. Telling everyone he owned a chicken wings place. Again, looking for a sucker to invest. Seems he rented an closed wings business and opened it for a few months, took the money and ran.

Next was a 5 star italian restaurant in Plano. Same M.O. It was a fully stocked restaurant that went under. Keane spoke to the building owner and struck a "deal". For several months he made money from the place, but burned the owner of the building. Scammed more "investors" and ran away as the only one making money.

Just before this and during this time, he had this "Turn Up The Mic" TV show that he just signed an * million dollar deal with ABC to air. Again scamming singers into sending him "entrance fees" for this new talent show produced by the "original creator" of American Idol. All of these "contestants" lost their money, because their was no show, no deal with ABC, just a nifty web site and a bunch of out right lies.

Do not let me get started on the American Idol scam. I was informed that he and a relative came up with this scam together. Keane pushed hard and thought that he could convince a judge that he actually sent documents on his creation to the REAL creators of Idol and they stole it from him. They judge saw through it and awarded Fox $160K in damages. Yet, he still walks around telling that lie.

I have seen Keane on many investor sites looking to scam the next person. I understand that he is now involved with another "investor" in Garland and is building a theater to house the Garland Opry. Poor "investor". Keane will for sure rip him off as well.

Just BEWARE. Keane has no education. No training and no REAL experience. He lies and cons his way. He threatens lawsuits in every breath, again looking for a way to make MILLIONS. From his words to my ears, he said he has never worked for anyone. Always looking for a way to make a fast buck.

Final advise, Harry Keane is a REAL CON MAN. For whatever reason, he has not been arrested or prosecuted because of some loop hole or his fast talk. He will even put an attorney on you and threaten lawsuits if you speak too loud. Well, this is going to stop. BEWARE OF HARRY KEANE. If you get involved with him, he will rip you off. I found he has been doing this for 20 years. Save your money. He preys on your dreams and makes you think he will make you rich and famous. Just remember nothing comes free and NOTHING comes easy, but he will fast talk you to believe everything he says. So, if you hear his name, run in the other direction or he WILL HOOK you.

James

Irving, Texas

U.S.A.


10 Updates & Rebuttals

Anonymous

Garland,
Texas,
United States of America
Harry Keane is nothing but a lie

#2General Comment

Wed, February 24, 2010


There is no length Harry Keane and Becky purcell won't go to to be able to keep stealing from investors and unsuspecting people who they are preying on. there is no end to what they will do or who they will steal from. they are now

becky purcell and harry keane are bold face liars. there is nothing but conn in them. if they are complimenting you or your talent, it is only because they want to steal from you. the reports on here that seem to come from third parties to say harry keane is okay are from harry using an alias. Harry Keane has stolen from every single person he has ever known or done business with. there is nothing good about harry keane and becky purcell is willingly involved in his thieving schemes

Go get a good look at these 2 scammers and stay clear of them  www.perission.com/biobackup.html

the pictures attached show the little office harry and becky use to conn people. this office is anything but professional as he tries to put off that he is some big shot operating with a warehouse etc

Report Attachments

Huntress

North Carolina,
USA
Paranormal Troll

#3General Comment

Mon, February 01, 2010

I know you wrote this when you still trusted Harry. It's time Chris (Troll) to write a rebuttal on your myspace, here and anywhere else you may have posted what a great guy Harry is. Now that he's shown his true colors to you and everyone in your group.  It's a disservice to all NOT to tell the truth. 

It's a fact that he did feed you well, from what I've heard it was with the money he stole from a children's charity, so a child may have gone hungry so that you may eat.  That's a real shame. 

I'm so glad I trusted the red flags waving in front of me, it's to bad everyone wouldn't listen.  We really tried to warn you all.  Harry doesn't like to be questioned about his actions, he gets a little hostile if you dare question his "integrity" HA  I just hope all of you that have been wronged by this snake will speak out as you did when you thought he was wonderful.  Now that the promises have been broken is the time to speak out while still fresh minds.

Good luck to you all.


dcnabu

Midland,
United States of America
If someone tells you his name is harry keane hold on to your wallet

#4Consumer Comment

Tue, November 17, 2009

  Harry Keane scams investors out of money,he isn't a real producer or owns anything except a fine from a judge from his last con that went wrong.

  He claims he has investors but it's just money he has scammed people from.He charges evaluation/application fees to unknowing people for a reality show he never attends to make. 

  He promises them fame and fortune in "reality shows", claims he will be filming in lots of different location around the country and never does. he claims a new studio Perission which is a website in a small rented building. He tells people he is building a studio and will find property under construction to make it seem a possibility but it's not he's a con man.

Don't invest one red cent with him! He will hound you continually for even more money, you have to pay him a registration fee/evaluation fee to "star" in his "reality show".

 Does he pay taxes on the "investments" he steals from unsuspecting actors/investors, I'm sure the IRS would like to know.


 Please rest assure he is nobody, never a film other than a piece of crap he put together so he could send press releases out to make people think he is a legit filmmaker but don't be fooled it was phony and a rip off report was written on that as well.

 He also claims to be a Christian along with his accomplice Becky but the only reason they do this is to rip off the Christian community. Now the paranormal community is being tainted by this scum. Don't be fooled by the responses they are Harry Keane and Becky both are under investigation and hopefully will be spending time in a jail house soon.



Travolta

Orlando,
Florida,
USA
If your name is Harry Keane most likley you a con

#5Consumer Comment

Fri, November 06, 2009


It is Harry Keane who has responded again (check by the bad spelling and hyping himself he has done this several times, Harry still hasn't shown any evidence of what he has done..why? because they were fictictios.) I won't answer his statements because they are so obviosuly BS really just read all the other complaints on laze and this site not to mention a few more.
How to stop being scammed by fraudulent Producers/Directors

1) Check to see where his aledged studio is? If they work at a studio you will be able to located it, if they like Harry don't but work in a studio and work in a leased small office he will most likely be a con man.

2) Resume check his references, check all studios and Sag to name a few will have them on record (by law)Also see what unions, associations, etc they belong too and check them out as well.

3) You can Google that person  like Harry who has numerous complaints against them, people do get complaints but they can be dissolved by following rules stated here.

4) If a man throws a bunch of contracts and paperwork in your face take it to a lawyer, Harry does it because he know he is going to try to con you.

5) Also their are background check places that will tell you about the person not necessarily if he broke the law but about the person himslef.

6) People who want to give you the world usually say that because they are coning you out of something bigger.

7) Always work with money up front, everyone in Hollywood knows this the only ones that don't haven't worked in Hollywood. Yes there are student/independent films but they have to follows the same laws as other movies such as business license, permits, INSURANCE yes you need insurance ask to see the paperwork and call to ask if he has it.

8) Ask for references of at least four people and check them out, like Harry will use Becky who is his accomplice she would not be a good reference. Also ask for investment references and financial's

9) Ask for school refrences, people have to learn somewhere so ask where and always ask proof. Like Harry's church go talk to the people about him...





I hope this helps.




Travolta

Orlando,
Florida,
USA
Nice try Becky.

#6Consumer Comment

Fri, November 06, 2009

First the only reason you appeared ligit is there were so many eyes on you that you knew you were going to go directly to jail. Everyone was alerted to you by people blogging on the website. By the way Hunter verse hunter Harry idea? But let see what the others say about Harry?

Harry Keane Jr is a scam artist. He stole 2 companies from 3 partners of those companies and is now facing a class action lawsuit. He is now making claims that he created Hunter Vs Hunter, when it was my team that put it together. I have documented proof that he was nowhere near this idea for almost a year. The other scam artist partner of his is Patricia Fontane and Becky Purcell. These people are sick. They claim to be devoted Christians yet lie worse than any people I have ever met in my entire life and I have met many bad liars in my lifetime. But this guy takes the cake! He has forged attorney's signatures..He claims he has 26 attorney's on his board of directors but yet he will download documents from the net and just get his agreements notarized rather than signed by a real attorney. We looked up one of the attorney's he claimed that signed some documents and found that the attorney had no idea who he was and that this is the 4Th time he has used his name on documents and asked us for a copy (which was sent over right away). This man is a fraud. He also has another company called Twister Records & Nu-Vista Studios, that he and his brother operates. He is a scam. That's all there is to it and now he is hitting the paranormal community and now making claims he has 6 years experience as an investigator yet he didn't even know what Night Vision was until he asked us about it. He is a very sick individual with many cases against him. He has settled out of court 4 times now on fraud cases. We will not settle! We will make sure this is purely public so that it doesn't happen to someone else. This case has 12 individuals against Harry Keane Jr. He will pay for his crimes this time! We are personally suing him for everything he has done to us since June. You can follow our trials on www.g-cops.com and on YouTube. We will make sure that this is completely public since he enjoys the limelight so much. Be safe everyone, and get a full background check on anyone you come in contact with in the entertainment industry. He's just one of many!

Oh, and if you dealing with Harry Keane, here's some tell tales of what to look for...He is always promising he will have contracts to you almost on a daily bases. He will call you an hour or so before the deadline (if you are lucky) and say...My friend was just hit by car and is now in a coma...My mom is dying...My kids are sick...and a million other (emergencies). I have this all on recording. Unlike most people, I record all business conversations and keep copies of all emails, including personal IM's and conference meetings. These recordings can be heard shortly. I will post when they are all up and running on the website. Something good did come of this scammer..I have a strong family due to his lies and deceit. We have created our own company through the tears and hard work. We are producing our shows ourselves with REAL agents and production companies that actually know TV. Stay away from this jerk. He has stolen 7,000 since February-March. Be careful people.

I know this piece of human waste product as well! He promised me and my NEW family the world, only to serve it on a plate of crap! Then, when you think you are finally rid of him, he keeps coming back,like a case of gonorhhea or something! He threatens people with lawsuits he could not
possibly win (as do most people ignorant of the
law)and tries to get the people he is up against to turn on each other by spreading lies about them! Well, I have news for this self-called
Christian, he chose the wrong people to mess with this time! He is a fake, and a fraud, and we intend to sue the crap out of him and shout it from the mountaintops!!!! I hope you rot in jail Harry Keane Jr. and I feel extremely sorry for the children you have (You remember them don't you? The ones you tell people you send to private school, and are a soccer coach for?????)! I say they will be much better off when you are in prison where you belong! I hope you have a nice big cell-mate named Bubba to keep you company and make you "Sqeeeeel like" the pig you really are!

I live in Garland TX and a close girl friend of mine has also told me about this Harry keane guy and how he puts himself off to be something when it's just not true. She said he has been married and divorced like 4-5 times already. She also said that he puts together contracts to trap people into signing and then winds up stealing their materials. amazing

Now Harry please keep responding because there are way more of us than you. I mean serious your game is up, it looks like these paranormal crew is backing because you have BS them the same way you con these others. Patricia Fontane  must realize she won't hold your attention for long. But let's be serious Harry you will end up screwing them too. By the way Harry you keep posting yet I see no links to all those reality shows that aired on tv? Or where are those million dollar winners with their music contracts? Also everyone please google Harry's studio from his Perission site? You can rent a office in the same building by the way it's a really small office. Oh I bet Harry says he has a studio somewhere...somwhere he has one...the same place all those reality shows aired...it's called Harry's imagination.


paranormal troll

USA
Putting to rest the rip off report for Perission and Mr. harry Keane

#7UPDATE Employee

Thu, November 05, 2009

For those of you have read the ripoffreports.com reports on Mr. Harry Keane and Perission Entertainment let me tell you about how I was treated at our first filming of the new TV show Hunter vs. Hunter.

Not only did we have a successful filming Mr. Keane went above and beyond taking care of his stars and crew. He paid for all travel expenses, hotel, food, snacks and misc equipment.

Perission bought brand new dvr systems top of the line HD quality.

They made sure we where all having a great time through out the 5 days we where filming.

They provide us with t-shirts and polos.

We met with the city council we where interviewed on TV stations and we even where followed around by a newspaper reporter.

Now does that sound like a scammer to you? 10 people for breakfast lunch and dinner do the math.

Put any doubts you had about perssion Mr. Keane and Hunter vs. Hunter to rest.


The Man That Can

Rowlett,
Texas,
USA
Harry is a Great Guy!!!

#8

Fri, August 21, 2009

Well on the surface. I am a neighbor of his and knew him for a couple of years and yes. You are right on the mark regarding everything that you brought up in your e-mail. I am sorry that this happened to you and your first indication should of been his beat up car. His clothes, his inability to eat out and the fact that people were always out to get him. He did the same song and dance for me and everyone that he got around always looking for investors or as I would call it, a free hand out. I still see him every now and again here in waterview and give gives me a half smile, I guess he knows that the 50 he owes me cost him a real friend. 

 

Harry,

 

I hope you change.


Cj

Dallas,
Texas,
U.S.A.
The "Rebuttals" on this page are from Harry Keane

#9Consumer Comment

Mon, August 03, 2009

Don't be tricked by these rebuttals. Harry has no relationships because he has ruined them all by ripping off every person who gets in his path. These are his "rebuttals." Run, run, run, run, run, for your life.


Business Associate

Garland,
Texas,
U.S.A.
Letter to put to rest rumors or allegations

#10UPDATE Employee

Sun, January 11, 2009

The following is an actual letter written by Randy Neely, Producer of "Verdun Manor", who worked closely with Harry Keane, the Director, on this film. "August 12, 1993 To Whom It May Concern: The purpose of this letter is to put to rest rumors or allegations about the conduct of Mr. Harry Keane during and after the production of our joint feature-film project, 'Verdun Manor'. Certain allegations have been made that Mr. Keane had conducted business in a questionable manner. Over the past few weeks, the local film community 'grapevine' amplified these allegations out of all relationship to reality -- to the point where the situation has created a hardship for everyone involved with the project. It is time to put these accusations and insinuations where they belong: in the ground! Like many businessmen in virtually every business, Mr. Keane and I have had our differences and we have found that our visions are sufficiently divergent as to prevent us from maintaining our professional relationship. Incompatibility is, as I am sure you are aware, not at all uncommon in the world of entertainment. However -- and I cannot put too fine a point on this -- Mr. Keane has at no time operated in a deceptive, unethical or illegal manner during or after work on the film. He is a talented man and a dedicated filmmaker who intends to be in this business for a long time to come, and he is fully cognizant of his responsibilities within the filmmaking community in Texas. Mr. Keane and I have resolved our differences over 'Verdun Manor'. Horizon Films is the film's sole owner. Horizon is moving aggressively to package the film for distribution. We of course, are anxious to pay all those who generously agreed to deferments in order to see the project to fruition. It is my sincere hope that this letter will answer any questions regarding the status of Mr. Keane, myself and 'Verdun Manor'. We are all anxious to put the distractions aside and move ahead with our respective projects. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Randy Neely"


Director / Investor

Garland,
Texas,
U.S.A.
The Reports Written Are False

#11UPDATE Employee

Mon, November 24, 2008

I have known MR. Keane for the past 16 years. None of these statemants are true. I have never known Mr. Keane to be a thief or con-artist as stated in this report and a few others I have read. Mr. Keane had a vision back in 1991 when he wanted to do a movie called Verdun Manor based on a haunted house in Forney Texas. Mr. Keane, had put together an astonishing pool of talent and crew members to pull this low budget film off and in the can under budget. The film got great reviews from the media however confilcits between the producer and director feel short with Mr. Keane winning in the end. There has never been any negative talk about Mr. Keane. He wanted to give back to investor and folks in his circle. I have invested alot of money in many of Mr. Keane's shows and businesses and never have I lost any money while with him. Sure it takes time to sell something you create but never have I had a bad dealing with Mr. Keane. I was there in 1994 to the present when Mr. Keane wrote his American Idol concept. I saw it in 1994 and when it came out I was very upset that a big company would steal from a just getting started producer/director. Mr. Keane has always been fair to everyone I have introduced him too. Mr. Keane is very talented and knows this business inside and out. None of this started until Mr. Keane filed the American Idol concept lawsuit. He has turned down many artist and loan request and has had his life threatened because of not helping an artist etc. That does not give someone the right to go online, read things stated from media, make up lies about a good man and then publish it for everyone to see. For someone to go looking online and to learn so much about MR. Keane must be a jealous relative or a turned down artist/singer. Mr. Keane is a Christian man who has a very strong faith in God and he is much involved in the church. He doesn't let the little things like this bother him. I hired Mr. Keane two months ago to run our new opertations. I trust in everything he does and tells me. Don't be lead by someones lies and deceit to knock Mr. Keane down. Mr. Keane is not going anywere and always avoids the junk and media negativity online. As his boss and investor I would help and give Mr. Keane whatever he needs to get the job done. He is a man of his word and is very trustworthy. On another note, just because a business falls short doesn't mean someone did something wrong. If you listen to this garbage and trash out there online before talking and getting to know Mr. Keane then you too are fitted into the same category as the rest. You will find Mr. Keane to be very open and honest to his works and talent. He has the talent to make any entertainment company and show a big success and hit. He will be the next 5 STAR talented writer/producer/director and I plan on being right by his side when that time comes because he has so many ideas for shows and movies that has not even been thought of yet. So if you wanted to invest in a show, company then I suggest you don't wait til you find you were left out after being asked. Jump on board and I promise that you will get what you were looking for in Harry Keane and I am very pround to be associated with this MAN called Harry Keane. So yes, if you want a great investment opportunity, Harry Keane is the next talked about writer/producer/director.

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