Investigation of Olympics Ticket Scams Continues, According to the Moriarty Leyendecker Erben Law Firm
HOUSTON & BOULDER, Colo.--(Business Wire)--
An ongoing investigation of Olympics ticket scams has identified
defrauded consumers throughout the world, according to the law firm of
Moriarty Leyendecker Erben.
The law firm - whose senior partner, Jim Moriarty, was himself
victimized by an official-looking ticket web site - has been contacted
by individuals in several nations since the firm launched a web site
(www.beijingticketscam.com) on Saturday to support the investigation.
"The consumer response to the investigation is extraordinary,"
Moriarty said. "Our team is reviewing longer-term litigation options,
but with the opening ceremonies for the Games just a few days away,
we're also trying to help these individuals salvage their Olympics
trips. Their stories are heartbreaking. We've even heard from families
of Olympians whose dreams to see their loved ones compete in China are
at risk."
The International Olympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic Committee
recently filed lawsuits in U.S. federal courts against operators of
two web sites, alleging that they are using committee trademarks to
deceive and defraud the public. The lawsuits do not seek to recover
losses for defrauded consumers.
Moriarty said, "We believe the Olympic committees should have
addressed this problem months ago, when consumer complaints first
arose - not last week after the deadline for legitimate ticket holders
to transfer Olympics tickets passed. That policy only compounds the
problems of the victimized consumers who still hope to attend the
Games."
For more information about the law firm's investigation, contact:
Moriarty Leyendecker Erben, Attorneys at Law,
www.beijingticketscam.com, 800-677-7095 or 713-528-0700; Houston
Office: 1150 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005; Boulder Office: 1123
Spruce Street, Boulder, Co 80302.
Moriarty Leyendecker Erben
James R. Moriarty, 800-677-7095 or 713-528-0700
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