Sign Spammer giving seminar tomorrow (wed. 2/8) night in S. Phila.

[sharkey]

A spammer put up many signs in S. Phila. last week with "Help Wanted 215-919-6000 Fast Cash." Many were along Passyunk Ave. The spammer left a VM for me telling me that if I wanted to apply for the position I should attend a meeting at Tolentine Community Center on Wed. Feb. 8th at 7 pm, located at 1025 Mifflin St. He identified himself as "Matt Sharer." When his cohort reached me by phone to ask if I was coming to hear about an "opportunity," I said that I and members of the community would be there to complain about his illegal signs. The boss (Sharer) then quickly called, telling me that the meeting was not the time or place to discuss his signs, and that I was "making trouble." He then said "Would you rather see boarded up buildings or signs?" I pointed out that this was a false dilemma, as buildings can be bought and rehabbed using legal means of advertising. He then said that he was doing a lot of good, and that 19146 needed his help. I asked if he was a nonprofit, but of course he's in business to make money. He also trotted out that old standby, "Don't youi have anything better to do than take down signs, what do you gain?" I replied that I gain a nicer looking neighborhood. He claims to be from S.Phila.He said he will ban me from the meeting (although I pointed out that he doesn't know what I look like.)



This guy not only puts up illegal signs, but he misleads people into thinking that he is advertising for an employee position, which I don't think is the case.

ANYONE IN S. PHILA THAT CAN MAKE IT, PLEASE COME TO THE TOLENTINE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1025 MIFFLIN ST. 19148 AT 7 PM TOMORROW, FEB. 8.

[lemko]

A spammer put up many signs in S. Phila. last week with "Help Wanted 215-919-6000 Fast Cash." Many were along Passyunk Ave. The spammer left a VM for me telling me that if I wanted to apply for the position I should attend a meeting at Tolentine Community Center on Wed. Feb. 8th at 7 pm, located at 1025 Mifflin St. He identified himself as "Matt Sharer." When his cohort reached me by phone to ask if I was coming to hear about an "opportunity," I said that I and members of the community would be there to complain about his illegal signs. The boss (Sharer) then quickly called, telling me that the meeting was not the time or place to discuss his signs, and that I was "making trouble." He then said "Would you rather see boarded up buildings or signs?" I pointed out that this was a false dilemma, as buildings can be bought and rehabbed using legal means of advertising. He then said that he was doing a lot of good, and that 19146 needed his help. I asked if he was a nonprofit, but of course he's in business to make money. He also trotted out that old standby, "Don't youi have anything better to do than take down signs, what do you gain?" I replied that I gain a nicer looking neighborhood. He claims to be from S.Phila.He said he will ban me from the meeting (although I pointed out that he doesn't know what I look like.)



This guy not only puts up illegal signs, but he misleads people into thinking that he is advertising for an employee position, which I don't think is the case.

ANYONE IN S. PHILA THAT CAN MAKE IT, PLEASE COME TO THE TOLENTINE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1025 MIFFLIN ST. 19148 AT 7 PM TOMORROW, FEB. 8.

Good God, I hate these a-holes who waste the precious time and resources of serious job seekers with their worthless scams, especially during such hard economic times! Pulling their signs down can only prevent job-seekers from being victims of these soulless sheep-raping scumbag con artists! There's a special place in hell for these losers!

[loveisnoise]

Same here-I swear, if I didn't have a major appointment tomorrow night, I'd be there. Maybe arctic splash would go and screw with him.

Good God, I hate these a-holes who waste the precious time and resources of serious job seekers with their worthless scams, especially during such hard economic times! Pulling their signs down can only prevent job-seekers from being victims of these soulless sheep-raping scumbag con artists! There's a special place in hell for these losers!

[hubba1]

I've seen these all over also, was wondering what the scam was... I may try to walk down there tonight!

[hubba1]

A spammer put up many signs in S. Phila. last week with "Help Wanted 215-919-6000 Fast Cash." Many were along Passyunk Ave. The spammer left a VM for me telling me that if I wanted to apply for the position I should attend a meeting at Tolentine Community Center on Wed. Feb. 8th at 7 pm, located at 1025 Mifflin St. He identified himself as "Matt Sharer." When his cohort reached me by phone to ask if I was coming to hear about an "opportunity," I said that I and members of the community would be there to complain about his illegal signs. The boss (Sharer) then quickly called, telling me that the meeting was not the time or place to discuss his signs, and that I was "making trouble." He then said "Would you rather see boarded up buildings or signs?" I pointed out that this was a false dilemma, as buildings can be bought and rehabbed using legal means of advertising. He then said that he was doing a lot of good, and that 19146 needed his help. I asked if he was a nonprofit, but of course he's in business to make money. He also trotted out that old standby, "Don't youi have anything better to do than take down signs, what do you gain?" I replied that I gain a nicer looking neighborhood. He claims to be from S.Phila.He said he will ban me from the meeting (although I pointed out that he doesn't know what I look like.)



This guy not only puts up illegal signs, but he misleads people into thinking that he is advertising for an employee position, which I don't think is the case.

ANYONE IN S. PHILA THAT CAN MAKE IT, PLEASE COME TO THE TOLENTINE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1025 MIFFLIN ST. 19148 AT 7 PM TOMORROW, FEB. 8.

I posted a link to this thread on the Newbold Neighbors facebook, got a few responses right away, so you may have a few more people there to show this guy what an a-hole he is.

[phillylawyer]

Surely, someone is going to pull the signs and bring them to the hearing? Right?

[garella]

Someone who can go to the meeting should call and invite L&I to come too. 311 or 215-686-8686.
And don't pull down all the signs!

[sharkey]

The crumb didn't even show up. He never even called anyone to let them know; he just let a bunch of poor people walk to the center (one guy walked from 29th st.) and stand in the snow waiting for him and he never did.

[BenDee]

The crumb didn't even show up. He never even called anyone to let them know; he just let a bunch of poor people walk to the center (one guy walked from 29th st.) and stand in the snow waiting for him and he never did.

It sounds like he's not only scum, but a coward to boot. Lowest of the low.

[harrismargaret9]

What a ****! The dumb crumb must be scared.

[sharkey]

I'm sure he noted my phone number, so maybe someone else could call him and say they saw his signs and are interested so that we can find out when/if he is rescheduling the seminar. 215-919-6000

[Gladys]

are any up anymore and if so where? if he's smart at all that's the question he'll ask to be sure he's not being set up.

[Sean]

I'm sure he noted my phone number, so maybe someone else could call him and say they saw his signs and are interested so that we can find out when/if he is rescheduling the seminar. 215-919-6000

If you have a Verizon Cell phone you cab block your caller ID from showing up on an outgoing call by dialing *67 before the number. The call shows up as private or restricted instead of with your phone number.

[ArcticSplash]

Hey guys... just a heads-up.

Because a few members of City Council seem determined to torpedo our efforts with this stupid bill, 120017, I will be portioning out my spare time, and using my vacation hours at work, to fight the bandit sign bill.

That being said, if you are not involved in a civic association, PLEASE get involved NOW and start talking to your civic's board about this problem and the proposed legislation that will legalize (and even ENDORSE) blight in your own neighborhood. Please let your Civic Association know at the next scheduled meeting for your area that this bill is coming--it's sitting in a committee and if it doesn't die there, it will be put up for 2nd reading and speed along to passage.

We need to let Council know RIGHT AWAY that this bill is a bad idea. This is the beginning of the year with fresh council faces. Most of the new Freshmen have not yet met with their civic groups since being installed in Council and are now visiting their communities to discuss issues. PLEASE ATTEND YOUR CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETINGS AND LET YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS KNOW THAT 120017 NEEDS TO DIE AND YOU WANT THE LAWS ON THE BOOKS ENFORCED.



We need to get this bill quashed and send a very strong message that these signs are NOT want we want outside our homes, our businesses, our places of worship or anywhere else in our lives. These signs are BEACONS OF BLIGHT that tell visitors that we don't care about our streetscape and we like it to be ugly, not beautiful.