Posted by Yoli/CA on 1/22/10 4:28pm
Msg #319075

Fairfax Signings, Fountain Valley, CA

I sent Fairfax a demand letter recently and here is their response via private message in Notary Rotary:

Date: Friday, January 22, 2010
To: Yolanda Adams, CSA
From: Fairfax Signing - Notary Coordinator

Subject: Re: Fair fax Signings

Why dont you take the 130$ and shove it right up your ass?

=============================================

Their professionalism is astounding!! Don't you think?

Reply by Riley/FL on 1/22/10 4:35pm
Msg #319077

Don't you need the $130 first?

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 5:04pm
Msg #319082

Thats right. What I meant to say was; IF, and that is a great big IF, you get paid your outrageous $130 charge, THEN shove it up your ass.

I hope this clears everything up.

Reply by Riley/FL on 1/22/10 5:11pm
Msg #319084

Wow, glad I never did and never will work for your company! n/m

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 5:18pm
Msg #319087

Re: Wow, glad I never did and never will work for your company!

Trust me, we hate working with you high and mighty notaries as much as you hate working with us. Its just such a damn good thing we make so much money off of you guys. You see the closing statement, you see what Escrow is charging the client for "signing fee" but you also know how much of that signing fee is going to you and how much is going in Escrows pocket. Take us for example. We are owned by the one and only escrow company we work for. So we charge the buyers whatever we want for signing and try to get you to do it for as little as possible and all the profit goes to Integrity. Plus, we can just decide not to pay you, and what are you going to do? Take us to small claims court? Spend more than you are owed on legal fees just to get your measly 75-125 bucks? All you can do is bend over and take it up the tailpipe if we decide you arent worth paying. Its beautiful.

Reply by Riley/FL on 1/22/10 5:23pm
Msg #319091

Re: Wow, glad I never did and never will work for your company!

Are you TRYING to ruin your business? We are not high and mighty, just want our fair share. Is t

Reply by desktopfull on 1/22/10 11:38pm
Msg #319190

Love your admission of deliberate intent to defraud! n/m

Reply by Kevin/Ct on 1/23/10 2:24am
Msg #319196

Re: Wow, glad I never did and never will work for your company!

In Connecticut you would be dealing with much more than small claims court. Your responses on Notary Rotary could be introduced at trial as evidence of an unfair trade practice. This statute provides for the recovery of tripple damages and attorney's fees. If you lose the case you also pay court costs ($300.00 filing fee and any marshal's fee for service of process).
The statute also provides for notification of the Attorney General's off in the event that the State of Connecticut wants to pursue your firm.

Since you are transmitting edocs and messages via the internet and they would be downloaded and printed by a computer located within Connecticut...your firm would be subject to the jurisdiction of the Connecticut courts under our Long Arm Statute.

If your firm is a corporation or an LLC you would also have to go to the expense of hiring a law firm to represent it since a corporaton or LLC can not be represented by its corporate officers or members before the Superior Court.

Feel free to continue with your postings. I want to make a file of them in case I am contacted by any Connecticut notaries who wish legal representation.

Reply by Tish/CA on 1/24/10 4:08pm
Msg #319370

Re: Wow, glad I never did and never will work for your company!

"We are owned by the one and only escrow company we work for."

Who is this Escrow company, anyone know??? These posts need to be sent to the attention of the manager of said escrow immediately. Seriously, people, this guy needs to be exposed!

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/24/10 4:15pm
Msg #319373

They have been, Tish - it's Integrity Escrow...same

address as Fairfax Signings.

Reply by Brenda/CA on 1/22/10 5:34pm
Msg #319100

Wow Fairfax Signings, I am glad I have never worked for your company either. You seriously need to learn some good manners and etiquette, you are very unprofessional. However, you have now given written evidence (this will be great in court) that that you have not paid for services rendered, and may not pay based on the amount owed. You agree to a fee upfront to book the signing and then refuse to pay it when the job is done because it is outrageous. If you can’t or won’t pay your notaries as contracted then you should find a new line of work.

Reply by MW/VA on 1/23/10 11:45am
Msg #319223

I have not read this entire threa, nor do I intend to.

Who do you think you are, coming on a public forum & being abusive. Your attitude, demeanor & language speak volumes as to what kind of business you are operating. So glad you "advertised" yourself this way on a national & public forum. Interesting that you have such an attitude about the very notaries that make money for you. Talk about "high & mighty".

Reply by Linda Juenger on 1/22/10 4:37pm
Msg #319078

Wouldn't that be fun to show to a judge. What are they thinking?

Reply by CinOH on 1/22/10 5:17pm
Msg #319086

"Wouldn't that be fun to show to a judge."

It would be more fun to forward it to the title company and the lender. No class.

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 1/22/10 5:19pm
Msg #319088

And I would do it, that's disgusting.

Reply by jba/fl on 1/22/10 5:22pm
Msg #319090

Whatever else happens, DO NOT REPORT THIS

AND GET IT DELETED! Let this stand for all notaries who may be looking for information on this company. Let them see exactly what these people think and feel and how they operate.

Please, do not let these people be censored....Please!

And put them in SC and Link Immediately! Someone, everyone!

Reply by jba/fl on 1/22/10 5:28pm
Msg #319092

Next: we all need to go to whatever other forums we belong

to and post these message numbers and the outrageous thoughts these people have towards their bread and butter. Let others see exactly what they folks think.

Reply by janCA on 1/22/10 5:30pm
Msg #319095

Re: Next: we all need to go to whatever other forums we belong

I think Integrity Escrow needs to get wind of this.

Reply by CinOH on 1/22/10 5:34pm
Msg #319099

Re: Next: we all need to go to whatever other forums we belong

They claim they are owned by Integrity Escrow. If that's true they should be reported to the State of California Secretary of State or whoever regulates Escrow Companies in CA.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/22/10 5:37pm
Msg #319103

Maybe not report the whole company...but

someone needs to get wind of this and get this individual back on his/her meds...jeez louise...

Yoli, ball's in your court....you have all the ammo you need to run with it -

Good Luck!!

Reply by Cari on 1/22/10 6:15pm
Msg #319129

just sent an email with the FF quote to Integrity... n/m

Reply by Tish/CA on 1/24/10 4:09pm
Msg #319371

Re: Next: we all need to go to whatever other forums we belong

Jan - is it Integrity that they work with? Have you worked for Fairfax in the past?

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/22/10 5:49pm
Msg #319109

I got it posted on 5 other forums...hope it works... n/m

Reply by Riley/FL on 1/22/10 5:29pm
Msg #319093

Re: Whatever else happens, DO NOT REPORT THIS

Is that Integrity Title in Baltimore, MD?

Reply by UKCowboy_CA on 1/22/10 5:30pm
Msg #319094

Re: Whatever else happens, DO NOT REPORT THIS

They are linked but the website they give is nonexistant. Also all the positive comments are from CA which may indicate they are praising themselves.

Reply by janCA on 1/22/10 5:31pm
Msg #319097

Integrity Escrow in Fountain Valley, CA. n/m

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 5:47pm
Msg #319106

Re: Integrity Escrow in Fountain Valley, CA.

The best part is, there are so many of us working for fairfax and Integrity that noone would know which of us is posting this stuff.

Reply by Riley/FL on 1/22/10 5:48pm
Msg #319107

Re: Integrity Escrow in Fountain Valley, CA.

Oh, I'll bet they'll figure it out.

Reply by Riley/FL on 1/22/10 5:52pm
Msg #319110

Re: Integrity Escrow in Fountain Valley, CA.

No one is anonymous and we have some pretty smart cookies on this forum.

Reply by jba/fl on 1/22/10 5:53pm
Msg #319111

Someone is not computer savvy - one of us could do that even n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/22/10 5:48pm
Msg #319108

Nice to know you think so much of your employer. n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/22/10 5:55pm
Msg #319114

Wow...can't believe you said that...you really think

they can't find out??...

Duh

Reply by Gigi/CA on 1/22/10 5:57pm
Msg #319116

Re: Integrity Escrow in Fountain Valley, CA. Your Wrong

If you logged into the system your company will find out who you are, all computers are mapped to the user ID.
I think you screwed yourself out of a job. Good luck, its a tough employment market right now.
P.S. your right $125.00 seem like a small amount to ask for the amount of crap a notary has to put up with to get paid. We should charge much more.

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:01pm
Msg #319119

Re: Integrity Escrow in Fountain Valley, CA. Your Wrong

You really really should.

Reply by docs1954CA on 1/22/10 5:59pm
Msg #319118

It won't be hard to find out who you are....

All the compnay has to do is look for the idiot with the lowest I.Q....

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/22/10 6:01pm
Msg #319120

ROFL docs1954..:) n/m

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:05pm
Msg #319122

Re: It won't be hard to find out who you are....

Lowest IQ? Do you even know how many of you sorry asses Ive talked into taking 75$ for a signing that we were charging the buyer 200$ for? That means we made 125$ MORE than the notary did on the signing and all we had to do was email them the documents. Like I said, its beautiful.

Reply by docs1954CA on 1/22/10 6:08pm
Msg #319124

You act like you own the company, I'll bet you're making

minimum wage, or less.And that's way too much!!!

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:15pm
Msg #319128

Re: You act like you own the company, I'll bet you're making

Minimum Wage would still be more than you make in a year. You donkey all you do is sit by the phone and hope it wrings so you can get paid to sign your name a few times. You mentioned IQ and it looks like it doesnt take much to be a notary. Otherwise you would get a real job. A 9-5 job. A job like ripping off notaries like I do.

Reply by docs1954CA on 1/22/10 9:16pm
Msg #319179

You can't count high enough for what I made moron...

I know how stupid you are, you gotta drop your pants to count to 21...

Reply by Cari on 1/22/10 6:18pm
Msg #319131

RIPOFF REPORT.COM...check for your posts....

and it doesn't matter how many of you idiots work there, once the damage is done to your company and Integrity, its done....can't get your rep back...

Reply by Riley/FL on 1/22/10 6:21pm
Msg #319133

Re: RIPOFF REPORT.COM...check for your posts....

Exactly, Cari. We all do well enough we don't need this Company. If this guy ever does open a SS, I'm sure it will fail and it won't take long. BTW, Fairfax, I haven't worked for minimum wage since I was 16. I'm done with this A$$hole.

Reply by Kevin/Ct on 1/23/10 2:34am
Msg #319198

Re: Integrity Escrow in Fountain Valley, CA.

It is really no problem at all. An employee's employer is vicariously liable for the tortious conduct of its employees. Ultimately the employer is the party that would be sued. As to who said what...it is a simple matter to find out through discovery, ...interrogatories and depositions that require answers under oath subject to the laws of purjery. In your postings you have already indicated the identity of the employer

Reply by jba/fl on 1/23/10 10:17am
Msg #319213

Re: Integrity Escrow in Fountain Valley, CA.

He has already eliminated a couple of the people working there, so less to pursue for truth.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/22/10 5:30pm
Msg #319096

With a little luck the responder on behalf of Fairfax

will find themselves in the unemployment line come Monday morning..

I'd send the e-mail along with this entire thread to the lender, title, loan officer...etc..etc..

And NotRot admin - please do NOT delete this thread - we notaries need to know the type of people we're dealing with.

Jeez.

Reply by jba/fl on 1/22/10 5:32pm
Msg #319098

Everyone needs to do this. Unfortunately, I don't have any

contact info, but will join the parade if someone will send me the info, either PM or email.

Reply by Cam/CA on 1/22/10 5:37pm
Msg #319101

YOLI, I you want to take them to small claims court PM me,

I would be happy to serve the papers for you.

Reply by docs1954CA on 1/22/10 5:37pm
Msg #319102

This moron needs a brain check. With 3 stars in signing

central, I think if we all go in and rate these a$$holes 1 star, we can make it very difficult for them to find any "high and mighty" Notaries for them to profit off of.Wow...what a dick!!!

Reply by jba/fl on 1/22/10 5:43pm
Msg #319104

Posted my comment in SC n/m

Reply by Riley/FL on 1/22/10 5:46pm
Msg #319105

Re: Posted my comment in SC

Ditto.

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 5:53pm
Msg #319112

Besides Im only here to piss off the CA notaries

We only do business in CA. Fairfax is going to be out of business withing months anyways following theyre lawsuit with ESSNetwork. Remember them? ESSNetwork? The company that got blamed for not paying so many of theyre notaries? Well, truth is, Integrity wanted the profit ESS was making off of the notaries so they fired ESS, took theyre procedures, and slapped the name Fairfax Signings on it so that they would be the ones profiting instead of ESS. So ya, ESS didnt pay a lot of notaries, but they werent really given a chance because Integrity didnt send ESS payment for several notaries just before they fired them. And ESS didnt have the money to pay out of theyre own pocket so they got labeled the bad guy while ESS took the bad wrap and Fairfax got praised. Its all true.

Reply by Brenda/CA on 1/22/10 5:54pm
Msg #319113

Re: Posted my comment in SC n/m

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 5:59pm
Msg #319117

We have all of our contact information on our NR profile. Tim Ho is the manager but hes never here so I guess that would make Andrew the "manager." Hes a real douche too, its not like he disagrees with me on anything Ive said. He just doesnt have the nuts to say it himself. None of them do. But I do and I know they cant pinpoint this on me. Hey, if you call, you may even be talking to me and not even know it! Wouldnt that be akward?

Reply by docs1954CA on 1/22/10 6:05pm
Msg #319121

I am so glad to know this company will be out of business

soon, and better yet, you will be out of a job....maybe you can get your old job back cleaning horse stalls, and hey, you can have a hot lunch while you're there.

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:11pm
Msg #319127

Re: I am so glad to know this company will be out of business

Really? Horsestalls? You make a comment about MY IQ and then you come at me with some weak joke that Ill be "Cleaning Horsestalls?" What are you? 75? Our company is in Fountain Valley which is in Southern, CA. I dont care if the company goes out of business, Ill collect my unemployment and just go surfing every day while you will still be getting pimped out to sign some documents to the highest bidder. Hell, maybe if all that goes down Ill start my own signing company, and probably end up hiring half of you over time and you would be none the wiser that I was the one that spoke the truth about how deep in the garbage this business is.

Reply by Calnotary on 1/22/10 6:10pm
Msg #319126

I think this clown is on drugs, I had a problem with them last year but I got paid. Fairfax could be out of business but Integrity Escrow will then get another SS with a different name so pay close attention they all are the same bunch of thieves. Or maybe this guy is his last day at work and just want to trash the company that fed his hunger.

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:17pm
Msg #319130

Trust me, I wouldnt lose my job here unless the company, and by company I mean Integrity, went out of business.

Reply by desktopfull on 1/22/10 11:47pm
Msg #319191

Maybe this thread needs to be sent to the State DA

so they can be investigated for their admitted fraud. Especially since it involves Title and Escrow work.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 1/22/10 6:08pm
Msg #319125

Integrity Escrow Services web info....FYI...

Registrant:
Integrity Escrow Services, Inc.
301 Bendigo Blvd N
North Bend, Washington 98045
United States

Domain Name: INTEGRITYESCROW.NET
Created on: 07-Dec-06
Expires on: 07-Dec-13
Last Updated on: 16-Sep-08

Administrative Contact:
Beyerlin, Debi
Integrity Escrow Services, Inc.
301 Bendigo Blvd N
North Bend, Washington 98045
United States
(425) 831-5848 Fax -- (425) 831-5846

Technical Contact:
Beyerlin, Debi
Integrity Escrow Services, Inc.
301 Bendigo Blvd N
North Bend, Washington 98045
United States
(425) 831-5848 Fax -- (425) 831-5846

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:18pm
Msg #319132

Re: Integrity Escrow Services web info....FYI...

WRONG.

Integrity Escrow
10101 Slater Ave Ste #250
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-378-9813

Wouldnt it be funny if I let them take the blame for it though?

Reply by janCA on 1/22/10 6:28pm
Msg #319135

Maybe this is a Family-Run Business

The reviews on Integrity Escrow are horrible. Do a google.

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:34pm
Msg #319138

Re: Maybe this is a Family-Run Business

Its not family run, they are just a terrible escrow company. They refuse to talk to they're clients, take forever and a day to get their escrow docs ready once they are received from the lender and they are just plain lazy. Get this, once a month we have a Friday where we all start drinking around 2-3 o clock. Its awesome.

Reply by Cari on 1/22/10 6:42pm
Msg #319140

why don't you tell us a little bit more about you....curious

sounds like you were just recently fired, which would totally suck, but I guess slamming the company that fired you is such a good idea!

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:45pm
Msg #319142

Re: why don't you tell us a little bit more about you....curious

Actually I wasnt recently fired. I am sitting at my desk right now. Thats why this is all kind of exciting for me!

Reply by Cari on 1/22/10 6:49pm
Msg #319145

could be your desk from home though.... n/m

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:55pm
Msg #319146

Re: could be your desk from home though....

Yah I am sitting at my desk from home some how talking to Andrew, and Shu face to face. Keep fishing lady.

Reply by Calnotary on 1/22/10 6:46pm
Msg #319143

This should be report it to their Co President:Tom Nguyen

http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_j1q72c

They make good money. Enough for the employees to be under the influence at working hours.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 1/22/10 7:05pm
Msg #319148

Re: Maybe this is a Family-Run Business

"Get this, once a month we have a Friday where we all start drinking around 2-3 o clock. "

this must be the Friday!!!

Reply by Cari on 1/22/10 6:32pm
Msg #319137

not done yet.... n/m

Reply by Cari on 1/22/10 6:35pm
Msg #319139

Debbie & Toddia are going to be pissed..... n/m

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/22/10 6:43pm
Msg #319141

You can also reach us on Facebook!

Yes, Integrity Escrow has a facebook page! Just login to Facebook and search for Integrity Escrow. Actually I think it says INTEGRITYESCROISTHEBEST, and it really really is.

Reply by KODI/CA on 1/22/10 6:47pm
Msg #319144

Re: You can also reach us on Facebook!

Yoli, you should forward this to IC-3, the internet fraud division of the FBI. It certainly appears to be fraud.

Reply by jfs/IL on 1/23/10 1:00pm
Msg #319240

Re: Integrity Escrow Services web info....FYI...

Good Grief...s this the attitude of this company or some disgruntled employee trying to destroy it??

Reply by CinOH on 1/22/10 6:59pm
Msg #319147

Yoli/CA
Here is the information for the agency in CA who regulates escrow companies.

I'd print out this whole thread, especially the post about them CHARGING THE CLIENTS WHATEVER WE WANT and NOT PAYING THE NOTARIES IF WE DON'T LIKE THEM and make a formal complaint. You may also want to contact the Attorney General's office in CA and tell them they've got a rogue escrow company out there refusing to pay notaries for services contracted in conjunction with real estate/loan transactions.

I'd also print out the other threads about non payment for proof that they have a track record of doing this.

If they're sticking it to notaries, they are ripping of borrowers too. A company like this needs to have every file audited and should be on someone's radar at the state level.

====================================================================

An escrow company in California is subject to the provisions of the Financial Code and the California Code of Regulations under the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency in the Department of Corporations. Address your complaint to the Department of Corporations at 3700 Wilshire Blvd. #600, Los Angeles, CA 90010 or telephone them at (213) 736-2751.
====================================================================

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/22/10 7:05pm
Msg #319149

Well, isn't this just a classic meltdown? n/m

Reply by John Schenk on 1/22/10 7:10pm
Msg #319151

WTH...LOL...didn't read all the posts

but it appears the Fairfax poster is a disgruntled employee on the way out the door to me. I've investigated cases that I learned some of my best info from ex-employees of a company. I'll have to wade through this thread later.

JJ

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/22/10 7:15pm
Msg #319153

I'm betting their attorney is going to love this thread. n/m

Reply by John Schenk on 1/22/10 7:36pm
Msg #319155

Re: I'm betting their attorney is going to love this thread.

LOL Sounds like an employee that's on the way out the door and decided to trash the company on the way out, and it appears they probably already trashed themselves by not paying anyway.

He really didn't impart a lot of new info we don't already know about what is charged for the signing vs. what we get paid. We all know that TC's and SS's make money off of us. Still comes down to whether or not they will pay what we charge on a closing, doesn't it? Plenty of companies that don't pay out there, and this is just another one of them, and won't be the last.

JJ

Reply by JanetK_CA on 1/23/10 2:28am
Msg #319197

Unless he's a troll & has suckered us all...

I confess, though, that I've not read (and probably won't) all the posts here.

Reply by John/CT on 1/23/10 8:12am
Msg #319201

Re: Unless he's a troll & has suckered us all...

Me thinks the same.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/23/10 9:15am
Msg #319205

If a troll he's posted before...responding to

posts of non-payment or late payment - several posts going back to last June...signed off as "Matthew"

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/22/10 7:09pm
Msg #319150

Wow...it got quiet!!! n/m

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/22/10 7:12pm
Msg #319152

5:00pm - quittin' time. You think this idiot stayed a moment n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/22/10 7:18pm
Msg #319154

LOL... n/m

Reply by John Schenk on 1/22/10 8:34pm
Msg #319166

I think he passed out! LMAO n/m

Reply by Laura_V on 1/22/10 8:05pm
Msg #319160

OMG! What idiots!!! n/m

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/22/10 8:41pm
Msg #319170

I will admit to having done ONE signing for them last year.

and it was the most HELLISH signing I have ever dealt with. However, the fault did not lie with Fairfax, well... not really. Well... I don't know for sure.


I was paid $125 and my check arrived on time. (I deserved a WHOLE lot more!)


But even with that, I'd decided to never take a job from them again. Obviously, I made the right decision.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/22/10 8:44pm
Msg #319172

PS -- this wouldn't be Matthew Baldwin, would it? n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/22/10 8:48pm
Msg #319173

I think so Marian - it was Matthew who posted under this

alias last July...

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/22/10 9:07pm
Msg #319176

Makes sense to me....

BTW in Msg 294944, I indicated that I would work for them again. I don't know what I was thinking at the time... but at some point I definitely decided otherwise. Also, I said they met my fee... and they did, no hesitation. HOWEVER, it was a ridiculous situation and I should have asked for more once things started going downhill with the signing, but I felt so bad for the borrowers, I decided I'd just leave it be.

Also, at that time I said I had the impression that they were new to the signing thing. Look at it now, that appears to be true. It looks like some employees of Integrity escrow formed a signing service after they dumped ESS.

I distinctly remember Mathew saying that he was new to the area and had been up in San Fransisco or Sacramento not long before, and he was new to the industry. He had NO knowledge of notary law or procedures.

But they did pay me on time and they gave me what I asked for. Maybe he started learning to play the "game" sometime after that.

Reply by Yoli/CA on 1/22/10 8:59pm
Msg #319175

Update before signing off for evening ...

I emailed Andrew Nguyen at Fairfax and Michelle Bui at Integrity Escrow (these were the 2 individuals I dealt with on this signing) and advised them of response to my demand letter and referred them to this message #319075 and entire thread and asked them to respond. The only response I've had so far from that quarter was from Michelle saying loan has not yet closed and borrowers are trying another lender.

I also just filed a complaint with IC3 and now have the necessary paperwork for Small Claims Court to file on Monday (should payment not be received prior to that -- my demand letter gave them 'til 1/22/10 before further action).

Thank you all for all your recommendations. I will follow up on them. Thank you Linda for the cut and paste. Thank you Carmela for offering to serve them. Thank you Cari for forwarding everything to co-owners and website links.

It feels like every notary across the country has my back on this. God bless you all!

Reply by MT/IL on 1/22/10 9:57pm
Msg #319186

Re: Update before signing off for evening ...

"Plus, we can just decide not to pay you, and what are you going to do? Take us to small claims court? Spend more than you are owed on legal fees just to get your measly 75-125 bucks? All you can do is bend over and take it up the tailpipe if we decide you arent worth paying. Its beautiful."

Yoli/CA, little does the twit know, look up CA statues on small claims/collection regarding if your state allows to collect attorney's fees or court cost. Here in Illinois you can ask for in your Complaint amout demanded plus court costs and attorney's fees (that is if you hire an attorney). I filed a Small Claims Complaint for either $35 or $50 (it's been 6 years ago) and typed on the Complaint (if allowed in your state, it has to be demanded in your Complaint...type it where the money amount is) and I received a judgment for $120. I didn't get attorney's fees because the Judge knew my boss was the attorney. It seemed silly to take someone to court for that measly amount, but it was the principle of it. They, too, were trying to screw me and admitted using the money owed "to pay their electric bill". Judge loved that one. Print out a copy of this thread and attach it to your Small Claims Complaint as "Exhibit A" before you file it with the court.

Once you receive judgment, you can turn around and record the judgment on them. Again, check you statutes or call an attorney. Most attorneys who advertise "free consultation" will answer your questions on the phone.

As far as no one knowing who he is, if they are networked in the office, which I'm sure they probably are, IT can figure out what computer it came from and user name.

Reply by Les_CO on 1/23/10 1:50pm
Msg #319250

Re: Update before signing off for evening ...

I don't think one can use an attorney in Small Claims Court. I agree that Yoli should take them to court if they don't pay. Most likley all she has to do to win, the amount owed, plus all her costs collecting, is show up.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/23/10 7:28pm
Msg #319304

Re: Update before signing off for evening ...

Since Yolanda and Fairfax are both in CA, I can definitely for sure that they can't use an attorney for small claims. They can consult and attorney, they just can't have one represent them in small claims court.

And, The Fairfax poster is obviously not aware that the Plaintiff can sue for court costs, too... and it can be added to the judgment. Most judges will add it on, no problem. So that $130 can easily turn into much more.

Reply by MT/IL on 1/23/10 7:43pm
Msg #319305

Re: Update before signing off for evening ...

Yes you can use an attorney. You can use an attorney for a speeding ticket, why wouldn't you be able in Small Claims? I worked for attorneys for several years and they went to Small Claims Court for clients all the time, including my Complaint I filed for non-payment.

Reply by John Schenk on 1/23/10 7:46pm
Msg #319308

Re: Update before signing off for evening ...

Didn't read back on the thread but YES, I don't know of ANY state that does not allow you to use an attorney in small claims court/Justice Court here. MOST states provide for attorney's fees for the attorney, plus court costs.

JJ

Reply by Les_CO on 1/23/10 10:07pm
Msg #319328

Re: Update before signing off for evening ...

I can say for sure that you can NOT be represented by an attorney in Small Claims Court in Colorado. Been there, done that.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/23/10 8:16pm
Msg #319310

FYI for Small Claims Actions in CA

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/scbasics.htm#bringlawyer

Can I bring a lawyer?
No, a lawyer can't represent you in court. But you can talk to a lawyer before or after court.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/24/10 1:15am
Msg #319335

That's right. Small claims in CA = no lawyer n/m

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/22/10 9:22pm
Msg #319183

<<< Plus, we can just decide not to pay you, and what are you going to do? Take us to small claims court? Spend more than you are owed on legal fees just to get your measly 75-125 bucks? All you can do is bend over and take it up the tailpipe if we decide you arent worth paying.>>>

We will see who will "take it up the tailpipe" when you soon find yourself in the unemployment line and Integrity Escrow is reported to the CA Commissioner of Corporations for fraud and theft of services. I am sure far more people are reading your diatribe than are posting and they're contacting every other Notary they know to come here and read this thread. Stock up on KY jelly....Walmart may have it cheap, and while you're there, put in an application - they're hiring!

Reply by Susan Fischer on 1/22/10 11:50pm
Msg #319192

Fairfax: Some advice before you make it to prison: Loose

lips sink ships.

Really.

I'm going to venture to say that what you think are great big brass ones? Are actually squishy little grapes.

Meh. Whether at WallMart or SingSing, you've got a lonely, sad life ahead.

Reply by desktopfull on 1/22/10 11:58pm
Msg #319193

Right on target Susan! n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/23/10 8:23am
Msg #319202

Re: Fairfax Signings - this thread does not surprise

me at all.

Except for a few signing services, I am of the opinion this is the prevailing attitude.

The only way to stop it is a personal decision not to work for less than you are worth...not to bend over backwards and hold some kind of "code of honor" that puts everything you have in the deal at risk while there's nothing at risk for the hiring entity...to assure yourself you are working with companies who do not pay in rubber checks, tiny offerings, or with a history of non- or late- payments.

This board is full of people who will do whatever it takes no matter who they are dealing with...even after they figure out they are dealing with crooks...they still do the work and hope that their good behavior will generate blood from a turnip/money from a known deadbeat. These make it easy to prey on the workers of the notary industry.

Sadly, I have more respect for this clown than I do for the signing service owner who constantly pays in hot checks while trying to convince people he's got it ALL under control and that people are crazy for not trusting him. Now there's a liar.

Reply by Vince/KS on 1/23/10 9:39am
Msg #319210

Great post Brenda - so very very true n/m

Reply by jfs/IL on 1/23/10 12:29pm
Msg #319231

Re: Faifax

I can't believe what I'm reading here....
Is this really the feelings of the company or a disgruntled employee trying to destroy it???

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/23/10 1:14pm
Msg #319243

I think that Brenda is right. It's a prevailing attitude

among a lot of the services and Title Companies. It's no surprise to me... people think we are useless nuisances and that we make a lot of money. They think we're just fools with a rubbers stamp. While I grant you that in come cases, any idiot can become a notary.... the same could be said for lawyers and escrow officers.

That's why signing services are the way they are --- it's no secret. They think Notaries are banking mint, so they manage to get in the middle. Most of us already see that.

IN the last few months, I've essentially stopped taking assignment from signing services. It's clear that they have little respect for the notaries they contract with.

Now, I know there are a handful of really good ones who really have the right intentions... and it's a shame since most of them are crooks or morons.

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/23/10 5:57pm
Msg #319285

And, I agree with all you've said, Marian...

Years ago I used to chat on occasion with an ss owner. She said they jokingly called the notaries 'hos...all in good fun, of course. Well...if you think of yourself (as an ss) as one who brokers a notary's services and keeps the bigger part...I think that's being a pimp. And, if you call a notary a ho, then what's that say about you and how you feel about yourself? Nope...I won't say who because I've got no proof but there's definitely a pimp/ho mentality out there. It kinda shocked me.

Pimp / ho. Which is worse? What's that say about who they really are at their core?

I know Sylvia in FL and Jesse in Tx don't see notaries like that but if you think SSs love the notaries while they don't pay them, won't let them call borrowers, don't get the best ones they can while opting for the cheapest...well, you're fooling yourself...and if you fool yourself and work for a company that pays you less than they are making on your work then you promote this kind of outlook on notaries.

Reply by Doris_CO on 1/23/10 5:06pm
Msg #319275

This sure seems like a troll to me. They certainly stirred up the pot!

Reply by MikeC/NY on 1/23/10 9:43pm
Msg #319323

Definitely a troll...

This guy is probably laughing so hard that he is wetting his pants - how could anyone have taken anything he said seriously????

Come on, folks - a little critical thinking is in order here. Why would a representative of ANY company post that sort of nonsense publicly? There is absolutely zero proof so far that the poster has any connection to the company in question, and yet people are copying the message thread and sending it off to the authorities as if it proves the company is intentionally doing something illegal.

Step back and take a deep breath, guys - the chances are better than even that you've been pranked...

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/23/10 9:51pm
Msg #319325

Mike...Msg #293441....that's why we don't think a troll.. n/m

Reply by MikeC/NY on 1/24/10 5:34pm
Msg #319377

Re: Mike...Msg #293441....that's why we don't think a troll..

I read that - it's clearly a different person with a different voice. Plus, he identified himself, something this poster has refused to do.

It may be that someone at Fairfax got hold of the account and is having some fun, but I still think it's a stretch to say that the garbage this guy was posting represents the company policy. He's trolling, and people are biting like crazy.

Reply by Tish/CA on 1/24/10 5:58pm
Msg #319378

Re: Definitely a troll...

I have no doubt this guy is a loose cannon on the other hand, I have no reason to believe he isn't for real. Sadly, as Brenda intimated, this cynical attitude is probably shared by more SS's then we'd like to believe.

Please keep us posted, Yoli. You have a lot of people routing for you.

Reply by Tina Switzer on 1/24/10 5:02pm
Msg #319376

wow! so I ask all who read this, what can we do to get our money from them? There has to be some office we can go to. I have stopped signing since my 250.00 screwing. I dont think I can get my money from the JERK! But I want to scream at the world to tell them not to use them.

Reply by Fairfax/CA on 1/25/10 2:47pm
Msg #319458

Please be advised that Fairfax Signing account on Notary Rotary has been hacked into. Fairfax Signing apologizes for all inflammatory or derogatory statements that have been posted to this site.

Fairfax Signing value our relationship with our Notary Partners. Fairfax have strive to make it our priority to pay all our notaries on time.

As we all know in our industry it is very volatile. There are circumstances that are out of our control when Buyer cancels. When the file cancels, nobody gets paid. Title, escrow, real estate agent, loan officer, Seller.... etc. do not get paid when a file cancels, even though we ALL worked on the file.

We have dealt with the person involved in the hacking of the account and we are confident that this incident will not happen again.

Again, we sincerely apologize this incident occurred.

Fairfax Management

Reply by aatatusko on 1/25/10 5:44pm
Msg #319495

"""We have dealt with the person involved in the hacking of the account and we are confident that this incident will not happen again"""

How have you dealt with the person?

How did this person get your password to log on with your name?

Did this person, the hacker, complete a background check as some co's require of their signers?

Fairfax Management...what's your name?

Reply by Mark Matthews on 1/31/10 8:13pm
Msg #320478

It seems to me that this whole thing started with the post: "I sent Fairfax a demand letter recently and here is their response via private message in Notary Rotary:

Date: Friday, January 22, 2010
To: Yolanda Adams, CSA
From: Fairfax Signing - Notary Coordinator

Subject: Re: Fair fax Signings

Why dont you take the 130$ and shove it right up your ass?"

Did this Notary get paid?

Also if you contract an independent contractor to do a job and they do it, are you saying that if after the fact "the file cancels" you DO NOT pay the independent contractor? That is why you get paid more than what you pay the Notary to cover expencies and times like that. I do work on a reduced rate if the loan does not close but I still get paid for my time.