"Robert Abalos was a neighbor of mine for 30 years. His parents and my parents were best friends. He offered to help my parents "invest" their money. When he got control of their money, he took off never to be seen or heard from again. My parents lost thousands of dollars – their life savings. Robert didn't even go to his own mother's funeral [in Mahopac, NY] for fear of being caught. I will be watching this site to see if anything is found out about his whereabouts."
– JAN
Robert Abalos Revealed:
The Investinginland.com Fraud System
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Robert Abalos "Invests" Elderly Couple's Life Savings and Then Flees Mahopac, NY for Good
Monday, August 1, 2011
Consumer Alert - Robert Abalos is Again Offering Bogus Seminars
Abalos is now offering free seminars to the public, in an apparent attempt to appear altruistic.
The reality is, Abalos will be taping the seminars to sell along with his new "Investing in
So, don't be fooled by the free seminar gimmick, it's undoubtedly a hook to upsell unsuspecting consumers into forking out money for products and services that won't be delivered.
We will continue to report any upcoming developments, and encourage anyone who has inside knowledge (such as a landlord, employer, or business associate who was scammed by Abalos) to step forward and share their experiences.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Robert Ammacucci Writes Term Papers, Poses Risk to Seattle-Area Students
NOTE: Robert Ammacucci is actually Robert J. Abalos.
See Photobucket for more of Robert's creative ad skills.
The ads at the link above suggest that Robert is subleasing another office space, probably the one he shows off so proudly in his ads. One such ad includes a likely new address for Robert:
That's probably a good address for a process server to serve some paperwork on Robert. Or, for the King County Sheriff to pay a visit.
One of the ads at the link above raves about Ammacucci's new book, "GMAT in One Week". We cannot wait for that one. Another address of possible process serving merit is the one Abalos used to register the web address GMATinOneWeek.com back on February 11, 2011. Note the folk music reference in the pseudonym he used (he can't help himself):
We're not sure about this address; we think he may just be putting down all fake information for his domain registrations. But, it's another one worth checking out if you've got a judgment or a judge itching to speak with Mr. Abalos about a particularly pressing legal matter.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Robert Ammacucci -- aka Robert J. Abalos -- rips off another victim!
You can read all about it here (full text is provided below for posterity's sake):
NEVER HIRE THIS "EnglishTutoringSeattle by Robert Ammacucci" TUTOR (WA)
Here is Mr. Ammacucci's Twitter account. Note this tell-tale clue it's Robert J. Abalos:"Need lawyer in Seattle familiar with garnishment laws. Downtown office needs help. Please contact me, can start ASAP. King County case."
Here are some more ads from Mr. Ammacucci offering his theft, er, writing services:
http://seattle.daype.com/services/writing-and-editing/Writing-Assignment-and-Term-Paper-Help-from-Full-Time-English-Tutor-Seattle-Ad-3098988.html
http://seattle.daype.com/services/writing-and-editing/Need-Fast-Help-on-a-Term-Paper-Writing-Assignment-or-Essay-Seattle-Ad-3122553.html
And, here is Mr. Ammacucci's website: http://www.englishtutoringseattle.com/. He accepts cash and PayPal payments. What -- no money orders??
Furthermore, here is the WHOIS information for the domain name. Note the address for Robert Ammacucci:
Parallax Information Services, Inc.
2347 4th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
United States
(206) 409-6697
Perhaps a good address for process servers to investigate to locate Robert J. Abalos. Good luck!
Here's the full text of the complaint on Craigslist Seattle:
Date: 2011-06-02, 11:12PM PDT
Reply to:
See more about him: http://robertabalosrevealed.blogspot.com/
Before I hired him (Robert Ammacucci) he sent me a lot of text messages about his experience and how he is responsible and does everything on time. Although, I sent him all of the work that needed to be done and he said that it's easy for him and it will take him no more that 3 days; additionally, at the day (May 27, 2011) when I hired him, he promised that all of the work will be done by Tuesday, May 31.2011 by 5PM. Sadly on Tuesday, May 31. 2011 I ask him when I would get my papers, he didn't respond to my calls, texts and emails, so I had to call him from a different number. When I called him from a different number, he answered and said that he needed more time because there was a lot of work and it was hard. I told him, "ok, how much time do you need", he said that it would be done by Wednesday 12pm. On June 01, 2011 he said the same thing, he said "you will get everything by tomorrow I promise", but I never received anything from him to this day.
This was his last email to me: "We provided you with part of your assignment and you want a full refund. Sir, you are the scam artist. I was going to refund half your money until you started issuing pointless threats and acting like a jerk, calling and texting me repeatedly when you know I am with students because I told you so. We earned every dime you paid us and you are not getting a refund. SORRY.
Further emails, phone calls, and text messages will not be returned. If you come to my office I will have security escort you out of the building.
This situation is completely your own making and I will not listen to your constant demands any longer."
WHEN I ASKED FOR SOME REFUND, HE SAID "NO REFUND AT ALL".
HE SENT ME ONLY ONE PARTIALLY CORRECTED PAPER, WHICH I had to correct AND SEND TO MY TEACHER AGAIN BECAUSE THERE WERE A LOT OF MISTAKES.
Though, if you need more evidences please email me AND I will send you with all of his emails before and after I hired him.
Now, I lost a lot of money, and have to spend more money on law suits. SO, IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HAVE THE SAME SITUATION LIKE ME PLEASE THINK BEFORE HIRING HIM.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
ATTENTION PROCESS SERVERS: ROBERT J. ABALOS OFFERS MUG FOR VERIFICATION
Monday, January 31, 2011
Consumer Alert - Do not be fooled by Robert J. Abalos
Monday, October 25, 2010
Mainstream Media Finally Reports on Abalos Disbarments
On Sunday, The Washington Examiner, a local Washington, D.C. newspaper ran a story about Robert Abalos and his series of recent disbarments:
D.C., Va. disbar nationally known land investment attorney
By: Freeman Klopott
October 24, 2010
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/DC-Va-disbar-nationally-known-land-investment-attorney-105646463.htmlBe sure to use the handy Facebook and Twitter features at washingtonexaminer.com to help spread the story around the 'net!
Also, Mr. Klopott's email address is included at the end of the article if you wish to send him a 'thank you' note.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Three Strikes, You're Out!
Robert Abalos Disbarred by Washington, D.C. Bar
It's official: there's no way in hell that Robert J. Abalos could ever call himself a lawyer, attorney, counsel, or ever use "Esq." after his name after being disbarred three times -- all for stealing money from people over the Internet and then having the gall to blame them and falsely accuse them of alleged criminal activity.
May this be a stark lesson to Internet con men like Robert Abalos everywhere: crime does not pay.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Breaking News: Robert Abalos Disbarred in Massachusetts and Suspended to Practice Law in District of Columbia
Click here to read the disbarment decision of the Massachusetts State Bar.
D.C. suspension:
"Interim Suspensions Issued by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals"
"In re: Robert J. Abalos. Bar No. 394349. June 25, 2010. Abalos was suspended on an interim basis based upon discipline imposed in Virginia."
Still, Abalos calls himself "Esq" in flagrant disregard for the law.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Disbarred Attorney Robert J. Abalos - Order Of Revocation by the Virginia State Bar
Since you can't find it immediately on the updated Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board website, we have decided to publish the Order Of Revocation, issued on April 15, 2008 for your information.
Beware of fake "guru" Abalos' "new book and seminar" scam!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Attention Law Enforcement – The Facts About Robert J. Abalos

Attention law enforcement, media, and interested parties.
We have compiled a PDF book (87 pages) detailing the facts and proof of Robert Abalos’ scams. If you’d like a copy, please email ines@castra.us.
This book was a product of 6 years of research and dozens of people who have come forward to share their experiences with Robert Abalos. The details are laid out in a systematic format. Unlike Robert Abalos, we don’t just make bare assertions, we back everything up with written proof, including 25 exhibits detailing the facts.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: ROBERT ABALOS FIRED FROM HIS NIGHT CLERK JOB – JUDGMENT RECOVERY DIFFICULT
He disappeared from this prestigious hotel-night-clerk job and the employment was terminated, after a judgment recovery firm in
In the words of the judgment recovery specialist, “Seems like a slippery fellow for sure”.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Avvo.com on Robert Joseph Abalos: Recipient of "Most Serious Penalty for a Lawyer."
The latest authority to weigh in on Robert J. Abalos' lack of status as a lawyer is lawyer-rating website Avvo.com. Avvo.com is the authoritative site started by the founders of Expedia.com that "rates and profiles every attorney, so that people can choose the right attorney. Lawyer profiles contain helpful information including a lawyer’s experience, areas of practice, disciplinary history, and ratings from clients. Profile data comes from many sources, including state courts and bar associations, lawyer websites, and information provided by lawyers...—all factors that, in our opinion, are relevant to assessing a lawyer's qualifications."
As you can see from Robert Joseph Abalos' profile on Avvo.com, the authoritative website doesn't rate him very highly at all as an "attorney." In fact, based on its information, Avvo.com shows no evidence that Robert Joseph Abalos is an attorney with a valid license in good standing in any state:
| State | License status | Year acquired | Last updated by Avvo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dist. of Columbia | Suspended | 1985 | 08/23/2008 |
| Virginia | Active (Not in Good Standing) | 1986 | 10/09/2009 |
| Massachusetts | Administrative Suspension | 1991 | 11/11/2008 |
This lawyer has been cited for professional misconduct by a state disciplinary authority.
| State | Citation type | Year cited | Last updated by Avvo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Revocation Following Hearing | 2008 | 10/09/2009 |
Source: Avvo.com's Profile for Robert Joseph Abalos.
So, add Avvo.com to the list of authorities who disagree with Robert Abalos when he claims that he is a "lawyer" or an "attorney." He is not a lawyer or an attorney. He is simply a liar.
Avvo.com doesn't stop there, however. In its description of "Revocation Following Hearing," Avvo.com states, "This means the attorney license is revoked by the State Bar. A license 'Revocation Following Hearing' is the most serious penalty for a lawyer."
Mr. Abalos, upon reading this why not take the time to post a comment here explaining just how exactly it is that you still conceive of yourself as a "lawyer" or an "attorney." Right now, we, Avvo.com, and the state bars of Washington State, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, and Virginia would beg to differ with you.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Questions Real Estate Investor Fraud Gurus Like Robert J. Abalos Don’t Want You to Ask
The sheer audacity of Robert J. Abalos, proven real estate information and seminar fraud (just read the Virginia State Bar's official Order of Revocation revoking his license to practice law for the proof), reposting Kendall Matthews' "Ten Questions Real Estate Investor Fraud Gurus Don't Want You to Ask" from June 16, 2009 is laughable.
All readers here at the Robert Abalos Revealed Community challenge Mr. Abalos to answer for himself Ms. Matthews' "10 Questions" on his own blog. Repeated here for convenience are Ms. Matthews' ten questions:
10 Questions Your Real Estate Investor Guru Doesn’t Want You To AskRobert, why not answer Ms. Matthews' "10 Questions" for yourself on your own blog?
Question 1:
Have you personally completed or been a large contributing factor to all the projects you profess to have done?
Question 2:
Real estate is local, are you an expert in my area?
Question 3:
What state are you licensed in?
Question 4:
When was the last time you were sued and lost?
Question 5:
Will you continually upsell me, before I see any results?
Question 6:
Can you provide me a list and addresses of your most recent deals?
Question 7:
I don’t have a credit card, will you take a money order?
Question 8:
What percentage of your income is generated from real estate?
Question 9:
What percentage of your income is generated from real estate seminar sales?
Question 10:
Could you give me a personal 100% guarantee that you will call me the week before you shut down your business and slip out of town?
Good luck, Robert!
Monday, November 16, 2009
ROBERT ABALOS INVESTING IN LAND SCAM IS BACK
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
ROBERT ABALOS GETS INTO CAR ACCIDENT AND GIVES FALSE ADDRESS
1200 Western Ave #1520, Seattle WA 98101
This address is an old address from 2004. He also gave a phone number which is a Google voice mail.
We are still looking into it, but such action could be a crime under Washington law as it may be insurance fraud.
What’s worse is that Abalos allegedly admitted to being UNINSURED, which is illegal under Washington law.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
RED ALERT: New Investing in Land Fraud Starts Summer 2009 -- Spread the Word!
To sum up: Mr. Abalos' next scheme of scamming people for money online will restart September 1, 2009 when "the new version of my flagship publication, INVESTING IN LAND, goes on sale for worldwide distribution..." Translation: Mr. Abalos is short on cash and would like to separate you from yours with a quick and dirty fraudulent online book sale. Please, U.S. Postal Service money orders only.
In the announcement, Mr. Abalos points out that the book -- which, experience suggests, you likely will not receive from him after you order and pay for it -- "has been entirely updated from cover-to-cover and takes into account nearly eight years of changes in the U.S. and world land markets."
Mr. Abalos goes on to suggest that his ripping people off through fraudulent online book sales will be preceded by some of his usual grifting by means of selling non-refundable tickets to "a book and seminar tour on August 1, 2009" that will most likely start (if it ever does) and stop (if it ever starts) in a downtown Seattle Public Library reserve-a-room after last-minute cancellations of tour dates at expensive luxury hotels in Moscow, Beijing, Singapore, London, Paris, Rome, Zürich, Madrid, Nice, Monte Carlo, Sao Paulo, Montevideo, Medellin, Mexico City, New York, Boston, Atlanta*, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the first of two special tour dates at the downtown Seattle Public Library.
As is usual operating procedure for Mr. Abalos, he signed off his self-absorbed announcement as "Robert J. Abalos, Esq." even though no record can be found of him being an attorney in good standing at any state bar association in the United States. Furthermore, the Virginia State Bar revoked Mr. Abalos' license to practice law in Virginia on March 28, 2008 after he made fraudulent "Investing in Land" book and seminar sales online from 2003 to 2006. You can read the Virginia State Bar's official Order of Revocation by clicking here.
*Special Second Anniversary Tour Date!!! Pitchforks and tiki torches available at all Atlanta-area Home Depot locations in the garden and patio sections. Please call ahead for reservation and layaway.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: Robert J. Abalos Creates Opening for Service of Process, Wage Garnishment, and Asset Seizure by Aggrieved Customers
Verifiable news regarding the whereabouts and activities of Robert J. Abalos has been rather limited over the past year.
As you may recall, the “world famous attorney” who to this day claims to be “a professional investor, author, and public speaker on real estate issues…[whose] book, INVESTING IN LAND, is the most widely sold real estate book in publishing history with sales in more than 91 countries around the world,” was disbarred in 2008 by the Virginia State Bar and received a letter or two from the Washington State Bar threatening legal action against him for unlawfully acting as an attorney in the State of Washington. These legal actions were all due to Mr. Abalos' well-documented criminal behavior in taking in money from consumers for the online sales of his books, magazines, forum subscriptions, and seminars but then not fulfilling his side of these transactions by actually delivering the products and services for which the consumers had ordered and paid.
Historically, all aggrieved customers seeking to address these matters legally with Mr. Abalos have been stymied by his use of a U.S. Post Office box as his address of record, which made it difficult to serve lawsuits and other legal process documents on Mr. Abalos. Furthermore, scant record of Mr. Abalos having a source of legitimate, job-related income has made it difficult for holders of court judgments against him to engage the King County Sheriff to tap Mr. Abalos’ earnings through garnishment of his wages and/or to seize any eligible assets of value he may own.
Today is a new day.
We are pleased to announce to all members of the Robert Abalos Revealed Community that Robert J. Abalos has made himself available for the service of legal process and for wage garnishments and asset seizures by his taking of a new job with The Watermarke Apartments in the Belltown area of Seattle, Washington. Since Monday, March 23, 2009, Robert J. Abalos has served as the apartment’s Onsite Building Manager and now resides in one of the building’s 61 units.
Thankfully, a new and valued Robert Abalos Revealed Community member sent in a tip to this website as to Mr. Abalos’ new role at the building. The tip has been verified through Mr. Abalos having started (yet another) blog to communicate with his new residents (http://watermarkeapartments.blogspot.com), his use of Craigslist.com to advertise units in the building available for rent (http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/apa/1117190210.html), and his familiar use of ‘dead giveaway’ aliases to cheerlead or promote anonymously online (see “John M.” at http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-watermarke-apartments-seattle).
As of today, any aggrieved customer wishing to serve another lawsuit on Mr. Abalos and any court judgment owner wishing to engage the King County Sheriff to garnish Mr. Abalos’ wages and/or to seize any eligible assets of value Mr. Abalos may own need simply direct all process servers and the Sheriff to the address of The Watermarke Apartments in the Belltown area of Seattle. This address is widely available online by searching the apartment name on Google.com or by reviewing the links above.
(IMPORTANT NOTE: on his new Watermarke blog, Mr. Abalos proudly informs his residents that he owns a car and then informs all court judgment owners who have an interest in the financial value of said car exactly where it can be located for seizure, towing, and then auction by the King County Sheriff.)
We hope this post serves as a valuable tool to all members of the Robert Abalos Revealed community. As always, we will continue to post verifiable information regarding Robert Joseph Abalos until Mr. Abalos has refunded all aggrieved customers in full, as required by federal law. A written, profuse, and sincere apology to each customer would be a nice value add.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Disbarred Attorney Robert J. Abalos re-starts www.InvestingInLand.com
Less than a year after being disbarred by the Virginia State Bar, Robert J. Abalos is back with an all new and exciting www.InvestingInLand.com!
Check it out for the latest example of Abalos' failed attempt to project himself to the world as some sort of expert on real estate or something.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Brand New Year, Same Old Abalos...
After all, what would life be like without a new failed attempt by Robert J. Abalos to start yet another real estate blog or website? Well, Abalos has done it again: on January 6, 2009, he registered a new domain name with GoDaddy: http://www.robertabalos.com.
At this new domain, he has a new blog:
Robert J. Abalos Real Estate Report
Money Making Advice, News, and Commentary for Real Estate Investors
Number of posts to the blog since its launch roughly two weeks ago?
Zero.
The world waits with baited breath for Robert Abalos' latest utterances about real estate investing.
But, what the world really wants to know from Abalos is:
- What's it like to be disbarred?
- What have you been doing since you were disbarred?
- Have you been working at Starbucks to save up enough money to pay back all your fraud victims?
- When can we expect to receive back from you all the money you stole from us?
- Did you honestly think that your fraud victims would actually go away and forget about you and your past misdeeds?
- How much did you actually lose on that "as risk free as it gets" investment in Washington Mutual after it became the largest bank failure in U.S. history?
All members of the Robert Abalos Revealed community hope that Robert will take the time to answer each of these questions on his new namesake blog. That is, if he ever makes a post to it. History suggests it may never come to pass. We can only wait...


