ABI Art

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Torrance, California, United States

ABI Art Reviews

Chris St. March 30, 2011

Fraud

There is much written on ABI Art and Rick Hancock. This company owes me for 3 Joan Miro pieces. I was roped into this because Kristen Lanctot did sell the first Miro artwork I sent. I was paid for that one piece in 2009. Then a year later they asked me for 3 more Miros...so I sent them. I have been taken for $10, 500. The saddest part is that the art was my late brothers. I was selling this art to send the money to his grandchildren. I feel awful! Rick Hancock has sent numberous emails promising everything, but never sends payment. His attorney sent an email letter asking to give him time to re-structure and not file any complaints. The last email indicated I would start receiving payments March 11. Today I filed with the California Office of the Attorney General. If anyone gets wind of a class action, I would appreciate the heads up. If this company is still doing business, beware. DO NOT SEND THEM ANY ARTWORK. Chris in Illinois

dodomank01 August 6, 2010

Fraud

I noticed someone placing a complaint about ABI Art and in particular Mr Rick Hancock...I must advise that i was one of the many people that he ripped off recently and would strongly advise everyone to stay away from this guy. I purchased a piece of art 4 months ago for a large amount of money (5 figures) the artwork never arrived and i received every excuse under the sun from Mr Hanock as to why is had not been shipped. He then promised to send my money back on at least 10 different ocassions, however this never happened either. He actually tried to sell the same piece of art to another client after i had bought it, and at an inflated price. Finally after 4 months i contacted the FBI Fraud DEPT and the Torrance Police Dept, Fraud Dept, i let them know all that happened and last week he was arrested for fraud/theft. This guy is the nicest guy you will ever talk to on the phone but he is a CROOK BIGTIME and having seen the Police report i can tell you that i am one of many that has been frauded by this guy. He has since filed for a Chapter 11, so i probably never see my money, howver i received a letter from his Attorney asking me not to post on these kind of forums so he can get on his feet again...i told his Attorney to get lost!!! people like this should be behind bars not given a second chance to rip more people off!! I hope you read this ABI ART!! Remember STAY AWAY just google his name so you can see the forums all reflecting my views...