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Old 01-10-2008, 06:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Attn: Former John Harris students in Sacramento

I believe John Harris or one of his cohorts may be using his old records to steel money from former students. I trained at Harris's short-lived gym, Hits Training Academy, on Northgate Blvd. in Sacramento in 2006. I left after he quit showing up to his own classes to study elsewhere. Yesterday, I discovered that $410 had been withdrawn from my bank account from the source "HitsTraining" in five separate transactions. Harris had my credit card number for billing purposes while I trained at the gym and I haven't changed it. I tried calling him at several different numbers. But after finding that every one of his phone numbers had been subsequently disconnected, I reported the fraudulent charges to my bank and filed a police report.
I had 'heard' that he was known for some shady business tactics, but I never experienced anything first-hand other than general flakiness. I'd like to know if anybody here had been training with him and if any of you had similar experiences. And John, if you're reading this, I'm interested to hear an explanation.
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I believe John Harris or one of his cohorts may be using his old records to steel money from former students. I trained at Harris's short-lived gym, Hits Training Academy, on Northgate Blvd. in Sacramento in 2006. I left after he quit showing up to his own classes to study elsewhere. Yesterday, I discovered that $410 had been withdrawn from my bank account from the source "HitsTraining" in five separate transactions. Harris had my credit card number for billing purposes while I trained at the gym and I haven't changed it. I tried calling him at several different numbers. But after finding that every one of his phone numbers had been subsequently disconnected, I reported the fraudulent charges to my bank and filed a police report.
I had 'heard' that he was known for some shady business tactics, but I never experienced anything first-hand other than general flakiness. I'd like to know if anybody here had been training with him and if any of you had similar experiences. And John, if you're reading this, I'm interested to hear an explanation.
hello,

too bad. he is knowledgeable. have you tried contacting nirmalyabhowmick (email bhowmick@mtai-iie.com) in the bay area (militarymuaythai.com or scholagroup.org)? this is his instructor. he may be able to put you into contact with johnharris.

not defending him, but consider the possibility that another got ahold of your info and is using his business name without his knowledge. not sure how organized his office or business was. who was his banker? accountant? lawyer? business partners? suppliers? if he is truly out of business they will know. if some of them are getting money from him again, well...... you get the idea.

good luck to you.

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