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Old 11 October 2022, 06:48 AM   #1
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Anyone know what happened to Gerardo G? He was really active with his food threads and his Instagram(AboutLife).

Would be great to know if all is ok?!
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Old 11 October 2022, 07:11 AM   #2
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Yeah I miss G and his food porn.. hope he's doing good. Last log in was on September 2021.
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Old 11 October 2022, 09:44 AM   #3
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I met him once at an event in NYC.

He is a super nice guy and I too miss his food porn..

Wherever he is, I hope that he's doing well.
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Old 11 October 2022, 09:46 AM   #4
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I used to like seeing his coffee … before wherever he was headed off too
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Old 11 October 2022, 10:50 AM   #5
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Old 11 October 2022, 01:50 PM   #6
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I haven't heard from him in quite a while and am starting to get concerned. Can't find a recent Digital footprint for him and the number I had for him is OOS. I hope all is well.
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Old 11 October 2022, 04:08 PM   #7
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Someone here who knows him should send him a DM. That will generate an e-mail to him. As long as he has the same e-mail address that he used when he was last here, he will get the message.
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Old 12 October 2022, 04:44 AM   #8
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Absolute TRF legend. Had the pleasure of Meeting him at a TRF get together in Houston years ago. Hope all is well for the dude.
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I too would like to know. Gerardo has money I sent him for a watch - and all his numbers are no longer working.
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Old 12 October 2022, 08:53 AM   #10
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Someone here who knows him should send him a DM. That will generate an e-mail to him. As long as he has the same e-mail address that he used when he was last here, he will get the message.
I did send him a DM. Let's see if he replies.
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Old 12 October 2022, 09:22 AM   #11
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Hi,

Anyone know what happened to Gerardo G? He was really active with his food threads and his Instagram(AboutLife).

Would be great to know if all is ok?!
Looks like his Instagram has gone into Private mode. I think it was public before as I had a look at it once.

www.instagram.com/aboutlifegroup/
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Old 12 October 2022, 09:30 AM   #12
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I too would like to know. Gerardo has money I sent him for a watch - and all his numbers are no longer working.
Good luck with that.
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Old 12 October 2022, 09:39 AM   #13
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I didn't attend any of his events, but the "TRF family" schtick in his posts got a bit thick at times for my taste. Wish him well, and hope you get your watch, Steve.
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Old 12 October 2022, 10:06 AM   #14
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x2. Total scammer who I’d imagine owes all kinds of money to all kinds of folks.
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Old 12 October 2022, 10:22 AM   #15
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I didn't attend any of his events, but the "TRF family" schtick in his posts got a bit thick at times for my taste. Wish him well, and hope you get your watch, Steve.
I’d settle for the cash (nearly $10k).

BTW, I’m happy to provide mods with documentation, messages, receipts and $ transfers as needed for proof.
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Old 12 October 2022, 10:37 AM   #16
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I didn't attend any of his events, but the "TRF family" schtick in his posts got a bit thick at times for my taste. Wish him well, and hope you get your watch, Steve.
Yep, I felt that way as well. Something fishy and couldn’t put my finger on it…
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Old 12 October 2022, 10:40 AM   #17
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I enjoyed his posts. Seemed like a nice fella.


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Old 12 October 2022, 10:46 AM   #18
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I’d settle for the cash (nearly $10k).

BTW, I’m happy to provide mods with documentation, messages, receipts and $ transfers as needed for proof.
Mods don't need any proof as it's not our business, but you can post whatever in the WatchOut section if you've been scammed by another member, and want to warn others.
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Old 12 October 2022, 10:52 AM   #19
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Yep, I felt that way as well. Something fishy and couldn’t put my finger on it…
We were surprised by the amount of posters that seemed sophisticated enough by their posts here but yet were fooled by this man. It was easy enough to see and find out.
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Old 12 October 2022, 10:59 AM   #20
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Mods don't need any proof as it's not our business, but you can post whatever in the WatchOut section if you've been scammed by another member, and want to warn others.
Thank you Adam.
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Old 12 October 2022, 11:08 AM   #21
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I too would like to know. Gerardo has money I sent him for a watch - and all his numbers are no longer working.

I’m sorry to hear that Steve. Things must have gone very haywire.

Hope you and the family have been otherwise fine.


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Old 12 October 2022, 11:12 AM   #22
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Wow. Surprised to hear he is a scammer.


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Old 12 October 2022, 11:31 AM   #23
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I've texted him with no response since February. The last message he sent me was in August of 21. His instagram hasn't been updated since 12/04/21. His aboutlife website is down as well.
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Old 12 October 2022, 12:27 PM   #24
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I too would like to know. Gerardo has money I sent him for a watch - and all his numbers are no longer working.
Definitely didn’t expect that. Good luck getting your money back.
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Old 12 October 2022, 12:30 PM   #25
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I too would like to know. Gerardo has money I sent him for a watch - and all his numbers are no longer working.
Sorry to hear this Steve, I had no idea. I truly hope you recover it.
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Old 12 October 2022, 01:51 PM   #26
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I didn't attend any of his events, but the "TRF family" schtick in his posts got a bit thick at times for my taste.
Enjoyed his screeds at first, but after a while . . . . . 'thick' is a good word.
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Old 12 October 2022, 04:33 PM   #27
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So, in other words.....we kind of hope he is in prison?
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Old 12 October 2022, 04:37 PM   #28
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x2. Total scammer who I’d imagine owes all kinds of money to all kinds of folks.
This 100%!

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I too would like to know. Gerardo has money I sent him for a watch - and all his numbers are no longer working.
Very disappointing to hear this... To be taken advantage of by someone who has befriended you and has your trust is wrong. I truly hope there was a misunderstanding, Gerardo contacts you, gets you the watch or returns your money.
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Old 12 October 2022, 08:31 PM   #29
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Wow, what a dirt bag....he was loved here by many but then a few TRF meeting adventures seemed to really expose who he is......profiteer and scammer which I did not want to believe, but way too many people spoke of his ways and that is sad. The latest from Steve is really sad, being out all that money. Not a good person.
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Old 12 October 2022, 08:37 PM   #30
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I hung out with him a few times. Never saw any suspicious behavior. He brought me to a couple of watch events, on at Chopard when they had a store here. Maybe there was a side to him I missed, but from my experience it’s very surprising.
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