I responded to an ad in a local community newspaper for a business opportunity to help people who unknowingly purchased a vehicle with frame damage. I gave Sam Leath of Encinitas $25, 000 to do this. I was not able to access any of the areas to get this info so I asked for my money back. He agreed but I never received any refund. I contact a business associate of his Marsha Grant in LA but she also did not respond to my requests. I understand Susan Leath is also involved in this interstate scam. I am a senior and borrowed money to invest in this scam which has caused me financial hardship. Sam disappeared and has not returned phone calls or emails. I have been told this is not the first business scam he has run. I am pursueing legal means via the State Attorney's office and filing criminal charges. People should not respond to a letter in the mail stating their car may have been in an accident. He charges $1000 for info the owner could obtain on their own for free.