The fall of a psychopath swindler

Entry updated Monday, January 30th 2017.

Dear Fred and Janice A.K.A the watchman.

This is to inform you the following: 
Every once in a while I receive a personal message coming from members of the Living in Cebu Forums with content varying from insults to compliments, with kind and nasty words, but also providing me with information and things "I should know". All welcomed. No discrimination on Evan's side, I read them and I even reply. 

Lately, I received a few messages regarding the turmoil taking place in the Cellar forum a.k.a hidden forums, precisely about the support a pedophile member is receiving from Paul Petrea. I do have the name and all credentials of the guy but I'll keep it offline while others working on this, hopefully, we'll read something soon in the local press. 

Friends, Paul's support for lowlife and criminals living in the Philippines isn't news to me. Pimps, bar-fine brothel owners, pedophilia, sex-den sites, mentally disturbed and psychopaths expats, even those serving time in jail, like Drew Frederick Shobbrook aka Dean Hoban aka Frenzy3, name them, Paul has always been a supporter, urging the members to visit Drew in Cebu jail and provide all the support they can. 
Yesterday, a reader posted a comment you see at the end of this page, but for your convenience, I'll copy it right below: 

I have been able to contact the poster of this comment for enlightenment and further explanation of his assertion resulting for me in believing the sincerity of his statements. hence my decision to elaborate on the subject. 

So, Fred did not abuse the charity funds,  he spent it as intended, try to save a life that is. Fine. When someone spread doubt on an accusation, the least the accuser should do is granting the benefit of the doubt in his favor; as hard or inconvenient this might be, dare to explain later how the accused reached this wall of shame.  
My answer to this is, "not that hard when you're a close buddy of this psychopath potentially guilty by association for contributing to his survival, either, by financially sponsoring his site, or contributing in fundraising operations from this forum while history has demonstrated more than once what these philanthropic actions were all about.

You have openly and without reservation supported Paul with an unbelievable naivety, or was it for defying my struggle to shut down this evil place? careless for your reputation while you were feeding a monster as many still continue to do it. 

Friends in the Living in Cebu Forums, I strongly advise you to erase any trace identifying you as a member of this forum. Time has come to be investigated and be shot down for good. Because once in the real news, (Not Trump's style alternative facts) Stalker Evan will fuel the controversy to the maxi of his capacity as a personal biographer assigned to this post by your master Paul Petrea. 

Sincerely yours
Evan Iliadis Cannes cote d'Azur France 

It took time and persistence, it paid off, Paul Petrea is living his last days, weeks, or at the most a few more months, financially broke, crippled with health problems (not even 50 an old man already) is looking for a way out.  Here is the latest. The fall of a psychopath swindler

Cambodia hasn't been kind to Paul, thanks to Evan Iliadis  the expat community was warned about the predator from day one of his arrival, before he can setup his modus operandi on scamming expats tested and succeeded in the Philippines. He arrived in Cambodia with stolen money made from a pyramid scheme estimated at US$20K.

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My estimation at the time, year  2012 when I forced him to flee the Philippines before his arrest from the country's back door to Cambodia, was that with this money he could survive for 3-4 years, a small revenue from Google ads adding a few more months, plus a bunch of peddlers - members of his forum provided him with small cash donations responding to his begging for survival. "Donate or I'll shut down the forum"!  

A few dozen of them kept him alive fearing the closure of the mother of all scams forum in the Philippines leaving the lowlife sexpats in Cebu with no place to show their "smartness" and know all persona. 

Dear sexpats members of the Living in Cebu Forums

Before I bring you a couple of announcements on the latest of your hero I want you to take a look on this: The fall of a psychopath swindler

Paul has always stated that my crusade on him to put him down does not bother him, he doesn't care what I'm writing about him, "He doesn't give a s---ht" life and business continue as usual. 

Oh Yeah? Reading pages and pages on me in the hidden forums and blogs run by a few of his supporters  residents on my wall of shame found very little support  from the members, got sick and tired of his rant, even threatened him to stop it or else. They ordered him my name (Evan Iliadis) be a taboo and never mention it again

He complied with the order but his animal clever instinct ordered him to continue out side the forum, on his other one. There, he can write whatever he likes, no members' censure, there aren't many, even less contributing with piety money for his survival, he can write whatever he wants. And he did.

Living in Cambodia Forums Paul Petrea goes to war with the gay community  The fall of a psychopath swindler

 That's what one thinks reading a post he made on the said forum above. In reality, it was another occasion to have a go, one more, on his personal stalker (me). Look at the screen shot for a preview, Click on to enlarge it

Paul Perea Living in Cambodia forums  The fall of a psychopath swindle

The rant started when Paul Petrea was looking for someone to hate and blame for his debacle in Cambodia. He found it within the gay community, when he poured rain on their gay pride parade one of them reminded him people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones adding to the reminder where his glass house was, that is a link directing the readers to this site.

I'll let you read the story so I continue with the rest of the news I came here today. The original entry has now being deleted by Paul but his "personal stalker" did once again his job in saving it for you. 

click below and happy reading. 
Michael Camp, keyboard commando. Thanks for encouraging me.

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Paul Petrea prepares his return to Savannah Georgia.(If not already there) The fall of a psychopath swindler

Fellow readers, last week a friend from Savannah Georgia informed me that Paul is thinking of going back to GA. Not surprised.

Since he fled the US 25 years ago he has only went back once, thanks to Steven Matrix that paid for him the air ticket and provided shelter. He didn't know then the kind of garbage he was, he knows now, no repeat.

No money, no professional skills, in poor health, bad reputation who wants him? No one!
Friends, the clan Petrea in Savannah Georgia is BIG. Everyone in Georgia knows the Petreas so it's difficult to get away from the troubles he left behind, they all hate him, except one, he's willing to give him a place to stay. 
I know who he is, let's keep him out for the moment.

Most of the Petreas in Georgia are citizens in good standing, some are elected in public office in their state and very concerned of his presence around. They know what he's capable doing in his psychotic behavior, they rather avoid him. 
Not clear though he goes for free treatment or to stay for good. My guess is the second. Time will tell. 

Why this decision? The tough cookie "who retired to the Philippines at the age of 30 and enjoy life" (should I have with another big fat fecking Greek laugh), he has never enjoyed life in the SE Asia. 
He was there for the only reason he could satisfy his drinking habit, beating up every single woman came on his way, scamming on dumb sexpats  and go unpunished. Until I stepped on his way.  
You know the rest of the story don't you? 

There is more news for Paul and his forumfall of a psychopath swindler

Remember my warnings on the charity plots and scams? 

I'm talking this one: (Click on the image to enlarge it)

The fall of a psychopath swindle 

The "watchman" is gone. Too big of a  Philanthropist to fit on the LINC scams. Or the fight for the loot? I'll tell you soon.

The fall of a psychopath swindle Fred and Janice Maturo 

The fall of a psychopath swindle It pays BIG for being philanthropist, doesn't it? 

It pays BIG for being philanthropist, doesn't it? 

And this one? 

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Remember "bigmook" "aka" Gregory Conaway? He now goes by the screen name of "Enuff"

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Why this change?

Watchman's  partner in scam but a whole different profile. No Ferraris and "compounds" here. Look at the video below

Enough for today. New data and info coming in soon. 

He will never comeback I guarantee it.

Paul Petrea speaking on Cambodia said:
I also like the fact that it is MUCH cheaper to live here, than in Thailand. Additionally, it is a bit cheaper than the Philippines, especially regarding food, and alcohol, if you partake. For those of you who like a little herb to smoke once in a while, that is okay too, apparently. (It is illegal to smoke here, but blind eyes are always turned.). In the Philippines, one should never, EVER consider smoking pot, and certainly do not get caught with ANY amount of marijuana on their person. They will live to regret it.


aul Petrea has surfaced, and the same time the arrogance that characterizes this forum. Today he made a long statement, long time no read such a long one from him. And here is what he said:

Click on the image to enlarge it or click here to see the original statement.

Click here to see a saved copy of the forum Reply#2

Rick2ride, You joined the forum in September of this year and it looks like you don't understand what is going on. Your avatar says you live in Australia and apparently you never visit Philippines. I read a few of your posts and don't really get it. What are you doing there? In this forum? But whatever your motivations are I'm not hereto question them but to inform you of something that no member will even think about to mention, not even in the most covered words, for fear of being banned. Now, one might say: "So what?" What it means being banned from this forum?  Well, it does mate.. Let's get it started.

Paul left the building from Cebu to Thailand days before his arrest for criminal violations from the Philippines back door exit as desperate Filipinos do for exiting to other countries in search of work and also fugitives of the Philippines Judicial system on the wanted list.
He didn't like it there for the reasons he explained on the post above and for many other reasons he doesn't say but the team of this blog will reveal soon. Before I continue, I will direct you first to another site to read the story  and what ever triggered his "exit" from the Philippines. Certainly not by choice.Take a look here.   Done? So you now got the idea...

The same after he changed his profile. Click here and
 there you go! 

While in Thailand, Paul kept low profile as never did before, probably fearing extradition to the Philippines and also because of the cold shoulder treatment received from the authorities and the expat community. Who wants a wanted criminal as a friend...So,he decided to move to Cambodia where another of his buddies low life lives, Kenny F. From Pataya to to the Cambodian border by land of course, no question to use air lines where the Immigration scans passports. Will not survive the test. Paul's Passport is fake. On the border, Cambodia's immigrations don't have scanning devises. Cool! 

To your left, are  pictures and links of Paul's posting on the forum he's a "hero". Once there, you can browse the forum freely, no registration required if you don't post. Ever since he "left" the Philippines he has never used his real name anywhere, including his own forum living in Cambodia forum. 

He has since changed his profile name and avatar again! Any one knows who's the guy on the second picture? Please post a comment on that. 

Back to you Rick2ride, I will now paste below Paul's reply to your post in text this time replying in between of every paragraph so you get the point.

      

Posted Today, 09:07 AM

Paul, on 12 October 2012 - 04:11 PM, said:

"No, you are having a go at me. But, I don't care. Let's see if I can sort this for you.

I stand by what I have always said about the Philippines. I love the Philippines. I will, ultimately, return to the Philippines. I still have a home there, as well as furnishings, vehicles, bank accounts, etc". 

Who doesn't have a go on him.The guy is living in denial of his mental condition perfectly fitting the profile of "dédoublement de la personnalité"illness, unfortunately the psychopath side is dominating the split. Paul Petrea has never had anything in the Philippines, even less now he's not living there. Paul has a house? Most of his life he was living in the dormitories, also called "bed spacers".Paul Petrea lived his first years in the country (PH) on US taxpayers expenses, receiving a disability pension for???? No one knows, until apparently a good doer warned the administration and stopped the scam. 

Ever since, Paul's only income is donations of some members of the forum called "sponsors" some advertisement income, but mostly on scams abusing naive members and accepting commissions from other scammers or wannabe ones, like Tim Potter as an example. 

"With that said, I never knew much about Cambodia before I began talking with other members of this forum, or, in how easy it is to secure visas to stay here. Simply go to any travel agent in town (Sihanoukville), pay ($50 / 1 month single entry, $80 / three months single entry, $160 / six months multiple entry, $290 / one year multiple entry)"

He's either lying or he counts on the sexpats ole farts of his forum don't know how to count, hoping this "visa advantage" will persuade them to move in Cambodia so he can scam them as he did while in the Philippines. (Not the same luck in Cambodia so far, I'll explain later) The numbers he shows are a few dollars more or less the same in the Philippines. You don't need to go to a travel agent, the PH immigration has antennas all over the country.and they are courteous and smiling, as long as you keep your arrogance under control, or you name, appearance and smelly breath keep the away. The last visit Paul has made to the immigration was in the year 2003, the latest immigration record he has is dated back to 2006 in a smelly jail awaiting deportation.   banned for ever to return in the Philippines. But he did manage to come back on a fake passport and stayed until his last departure - January 2012 with no visa at all. No wonder he praises the Cambodia authorities for getting a visa. 

"for the visa you wish to secure, leave your passport with them, and they take it up to Phnom Penh for you. You get your passport back in about four days. (If you live in Phnom Penh, it is the same processing, but you get your passport back the following day.) Tell me the Philippines is easier than that? I don't even want to talk about trying to stay in Thailand. Their visa requirements will make you go round the bend.

In the Philippines, you always have to concern yourself with visa extensions, which are required every two months".

Unless you are a felon or a wanted man like him, no one has to be concerned about visa in the Philippines. 

"You also must leave the country at least every two years. Here, you, quite literally, never have to leave. I also love the fact that I can secure a visa for Vietnam, right here (in town), and drive about three hours to cross over there. I can also be at the border with Thailand, by driving, in about four hours. They will only give you two weeks, though, for a Thailand crossing. That will be fine for me, though, as I will only go there to shop, and / or for Songkran! Here, I never have to board a plane. (I hate flying - with a passion.)"

Yeah? You don't like flying? I don't think any airline company will accept you on their flights, if you make it beyond Immigration control that has a passport scanning devise. 

"I also like the fact that it is MUCH cheaper to live here, than in Thailand. Additionally, it is a bit cheaper than the Philippines, especially regarding food, and alcohol, if you partake. For those of you who like a little herb to smoke once in a while, that is okay too, apparently. (It is illegal to smoke here, but blind eyes are always turned.). In the Philippines, one should never, EVER consider smoking pot, and certainly do not get caught with ANY amount of marijuana on their person. They will live to regret it."

Hummm!! It's getting better and better! Welcome the expert! Do you guys get it? You get the hint? We used to know Paul primarily as being a provider of underaged girls to the brothels -excuse me - let's be nice and call them "barfines coffee-shops"- there he goes setting up a new business and he wants you to join him for a join. No Jack Daniels there? Probably he runs out of money to afford it, pot is cheaper and brings profit at the same time. Druggies on the LNCF reading this, get ready, join your leader's new "job"

Please make us all a favor, take the first plane available to Phnom Penh, less trash in the Philippines, sorry for Cambodia. 

"Here, the people have little, or no English speaking skills, whatsoever. Here I feel as though I cannot trust Cambodian women as I did Filipinas. Filipinas can speak English, for the most part, to foreigners. Here, I have met many who cannot speak more than two or three words of English.

So, in short, the best way to live in Asia, would be to reside in Cambodia - but, do so with a Filipina. You would have the best of both worlds, easier / cheaper living, and having someone you can actually communicate with, regularly".

 
He means someone to beat up. Let's leave this up to a gentleman who knows and witnessed Paul's psychotic actions. Some one that I praise his courage and honesty to go public and put the record straight. My apology to him if some tirades were exchanged, I'm taking full responsibility for statements not always accurate I had made on him in the past. Here is Bob Ward former member and moderator on the LIC forums:

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Bob Ward said:
"I believe that there is no way within the operational capabilities of the forum software for admins to read PMs. But I know full well that you can search the database and find the messages.

Paul has done that in the past and he plainly admitted to it in a nasty message he wrote to Angie from LinC. She had answered a PM from a Filipino in CA who was implying that she was attracted to Paul. She replied that she was not in fact attracted to him as he was not good looking! He went ballistic and banned her immediately, even though at the time she really needed the income from teaching LinC members Cebuano!

So to those of you who think your PMs are private on LinC, think again!!!!!!!! That is just one clear example (of which I have a soft copy) that PMs are being abused there. It's still going on!!!

Fanboat, I feel you are a benevolent and kind man. But I think it's high time that Paul faces the music and pays for his crimes. If this was somewhat of an isolated case, maybe he should get a break. But he has a long history of this sort of thing, even before he came here to Cebu, so it seems from the news paper accounts.

Here are the things he is accused of here, and I think many of us know or believe them to be quite true. And these are just the ones we know about!


* He beat JJ and treated her like crap so he had to leave the country.

* He choked and or beat Vivian on at least two occasions that I know of while also treating her like a dog and humiliating her in public on a regular basis.

* I was told by two different people who own bars that he bar fined a girl and then beat her up.

* It seems pretty clear that he abused Manilyn from the evidence and other accounts available!


A witch hunt is going after innocent people for contrived charges. This is Paul's @ss finally paying the price for his systematic and chronic abuse of women.

To the people who are clueless on LinC about the real Paul, but still jump on Paul's bandwagon, I believe the fat lady is finally beginning her song. There are so many people on LinC who revere him as some sort of prophet, when they really don't even know the guy from Adam. They met him once or twice at a party, many never at all. Wake up!!!

I admit that Paul makes a pretty good Pied Piper, spinning tales to get people to jump on the conga line to Cebu. But the reality is that while he uses a few bits of wit and wisdom to get your attention, he's really blowing smoke up your @ss and working on ways to make a profit from you.

You say, "blowing smoke up my a*s"? I say yes, BIG time!!! Lets list just a few of his false claims for the heck of it! They are in no particular order.

* I have the utmost respect for the Filipino people. Bullsh it!!! This is self explanatory

* I take learning the Cebuano language very seriously. Bullsh it!!! Most people who have been around Paul for any length of time know that he uses a few phrases and words over and over again like a broken record. And many of those he can't pronounce properly! The Cebuanas who hear him make these boasts about the language all make jokes about him in private.

* You can come here and girls will be readily available for you at the airport when you get off the plane! Bullsh it! Cebu is changing rapidly. There are WAY more foreigners here than just a few years ago. The Filipinos are not so awe struck by foreigners as they used to be. Plus they have learned a few new ways to separate an unsuspecting newbie and his cash!

* You can live here easily on $XXX Bullsh it! Cebu is not cheap anymore! You better have $XXXX unless you want to hunker down in the provinces.

* We won't even go into the Legacy or Pay Day Loan scams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There are rumors going around that Broden has bought LinC from Paul. If that is so, he should eject Paul immediately. I am honestly surprised that Broden and Steve openly associate with the likes of Paul! But they just haven't been here enough to see it first hand. They are GOOD men!

Those who have been here long enough to find out about the real Paul, like Fanboat and Lee, have admittedly parted ways with him. I applaud their choice and know full well how they feel!!! Actually the list is much longer than that! Most people are just quiet about it like Billy Reese, the former Admin who was so loved on LinC (Aerosick)

No matter where Paul is at the moment, I think his reign of abuse and pillaging is over!

« Last Edit: March 6, 2012, 01:59:38 AM by Bob Ward »

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Bob Ward has never join the forum again, he enjoys life in the real world as part of the decent expat community in Cebu. I wish  I had to say the same for Guenther Vomberg who instead chose to remain a key poster of this board. Paul's posting above is a slap on his face, putting him deeper and deeper in the shithole. And the uniform? Still in line with the forum ideal Guenther? 

My message to Paul: 

I read this: "I love the Philippines. I will, ultimately, return to the Philippines. I still have a home there, as well as furnishings, vehicles, bank accounts, etc".  

I say this: I'll make sure this never happens. I have already spent some money on you, more than you read on line, to make  sure you are gone. For ever! I do not have control of the Mindanao back door, but I do have in Cebu and other parts of the Philippines where I will be the first to know you are back as I was the first to know you were gone and where. You are not a concern for me anymore, but your forum is. It's getting leaner and leaner. I'll make sure the trend continues