Wanted: Gregory Banks
The Round Ranger was such an internet hit, Guy put together another wanted poster for our buddy Greg Banks, who is going to be famous in Connecticut tonight. Greg’s back story is that he’s one of those rare phonies who never served but promoted himself to an Army Major and awarded himself the Bronze Star Medal a few weeks ago. He claims that someone stole his identity, but apparently the identity thief also stole his face. Greg doesn’t have the gonads to call me himself, so he sent his teenage phony Marine after me. But here is his wanted poster. Is this enough attention for you, Greg?
Category: Phony soldiers
Once he’s in jail,Alex will get his butt straightened out in no time, knowhutimean? He’ll be just another pretty little “fish”!
Did you all know? Greg and Alex are composers, they play sheet music together.
Just watched the I-Team report….EPIC!
@52 3/17 Air Cav,
Thanks, my wife wanted to know that bit of info (me too) but we didn’t know how ask that question appropriately on this thread. 😉
The TV news story doesn’t mention TAH at all, but it’s great other than that!
The story just aired and it was scathing. Will post a link ASAP!
@55 – Agreed…I wish they had. The NewsTimes did though!
Yep, good reports, both on air and the “paper.”
That was also a VERY clear invitation for complaints to be sent to the mental health folks!
Reporter: “Is this man in the military?”
Old Guy: “He is most definitely in the military.”
Reporter: “What does he do?”
Old Guy: “I cannot tell you that.”
YES! Because Greg is SO super secret that he told YOU and has sworn you to secrecy! You special man, you!
Yep, it can now be told greggie boyeeee served as a door gunner for Herbert Williamson lll both were official secret squirrels. Assisted by their trusty sidekick Alex.
arrrg! video link aint working and I can’t find it on their website.
I imagine they’ll be posting it tomorrow AM when they have a full crew working in the news room. At least the paper published tonight!
That Navy Chief sounds like a 24K poser-busting dickweed! 😉
Good job Master Chief.
What have you got in store for our E7 wannabe and glider pilot?
Excellent work. Looking fwd to that TV news clip…
Gregory Banks – Wetting the bed. Alex washes the sheets.
@ #25 DocR: I like the idea of a black bar on the bottom; will see if I can do it on a future poster
@ #32 Ex-PH2: Like the “scraggly/shifty” description.
Jonn has shopped the poster to two Navy vets for vetting; will see what I can do when I get it back.
Thanks!
–ghp
Has Channel 3 removed the footage? I can’t find it. I was able to read the written news report, but can’t find the video.
????
–ghp
Oops … I see that Andy @61 has already reported unavailability, and Oathkeeper @ 62 advises to wait until tomorrow.
Roger, out!
–ghp
Epic.
Karma biting Greggy on the butt worse than Frankly O’s Karma. And she does not eat tainted food.
Master Chief – missed you at EWR. JWD Sir!
I live in The Peoples Republic of Connecticut (unfortunately), and woke up to this in the morning news. From this morning’s Connecticut Post:
http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Danbury-counselor-an-alleged-military-imposter-5222809.php
I would say mission accomplished! This guy wanted the attention, but it’s now a case of “be careful what you ask for GREG!”
Yeah, Banksie-boi is finding out that being in an impact zone is an something you really don’t want to experience personally.
You marked the target and called in the fires yourself, Banks. Sow the wind, etc . . . .
Now, let’s see if the CT licensing board gives a damn and does the right thing here. Should take some time (admin due process), but just might be an even bigger fireball from Banksie-boi’s perspective.
Video. Order up! : http://www.wfsb.com/story/24682584/man-accused-of-posing-as-decorated-special-forces-solider
Here’s the link!
http://www.wfsb.com/story/24682584/man-accused-of-posing-as-decorated-special-forces-solider
Too bad that greggy boy is such a coward that he didn’t appear live on TV to “defend” himself…
Wowzers!!
What a maroon!!
OK Banks,
You know who I am now.
I will say this to you and Alex stay clear …
Only warning!
I’m gong to say this again: if you want to play dress-up, get your silly ass into a club like Starfleet, and stay out of the military bling business.
If banks’ ego is this weak, then it’s appropriate to wonder just exactly what he was getting out of being a counselor. And we should also be breathing a sigh of relief that he had NO authorization to write prescriptions for any kind of medications.
GREGORY C. BANKS THE PHONY US ARMY OFFICER, how does it feel to watch your lies explode on you like the A-bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:19 AM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Cc: ‘nbcc@nbcc.org’ Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, In my email of January 14, 2014 we implored that your organization conduct an investigation of the above referenced individual. You may be interested to know that Gregory Charles Banks, a member of your organization who holds a NCC designation is at the top of regional news in the northeast. He is a Certified Valor Thief! Please see only two of the many media spots highlighting your member: http://www.wfsb.com/story/24682584/man-accused-of-posing-as-decorated-special-forces-solider http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-counselor-exposed-as-military-faker-5222809.php We request that you acknowledge the receipt of this email. Regards, Master Chief Petty Officer VALOR THIEF HUNTER From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 1:06 PM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, Thank you for the speedy reply. I am pleased that you organization has such policies. The individual is Gregory Charles Banks of Connecticut and apparently he is a member of and certified through your organization. He has been accused (and verified) of impersonating a US Army Commissioned Officer, claims to be a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, and there are multiple witnesses and plenty of photographic evidence to support the fact and notion … that HE IS a VALOR THIEF! The press has been notified, a CBS affiliate is investigating and he has been highlighted on one of the nation’s most popular STOLEN VALOR blogs: http://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=39262&cpage=3#comment-1092632 We would most highly recommend that you elevate this report to the chairman and or president of your organization. My report to you is done in good faith and we fully expect that your organization conduct a full investigation in accordance with the policies you cited below. I will not submitting a report, this email in its form is notice enough to cause your organization to conduct a full investigation. Regards, MCPO VALOR THIEF HUNTER From: NBCC Ethics [mailto:ethics@nbcc.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 12:39 PM To: MCPO Subject: RE: Misconduct Report Good Afternoon, MCPO: Thank you for your e-mail to the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Ethics Department. This… Read more »
Is he really sporting a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon?
Paul, I’m shocked that I missed the sea service ribbon. It also isn’t placed correctly for wear on an Army uniform. It should be after the Army Overseas Service Ribbon. Also, no ribbons for deployed service ISO GWOT. As usual, jump all over the cool bling (BSM, PH, CIB) and miss the mundane stuff that everyone should have.
Posting this on the main bulletin board at work, in ct. Couple hundred ppl usually look at it a day.
ROCK ON, Jim S, you’re doing the right thing!
Make. Him. Cry.
http://www.wfsb.com/video?clipId=9876270&autostart=true
Spotlight shining on Greggy again! Congrats, sold..pffftt…ier!
Link to the story:
http://www.wfsb.com/story/24806828/man-accused-of-posing-as-a-veteran
Hey Gregory C. Banks (GH!), how does it feel to have your lies blow up on you like the A-bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:33 PM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Cc: ‘nbcc@nbcc.org’; Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, In an email of February 11, 2014 we informed you of the intense media coverage of a certain individual who happens to be a member of your organization and holds the NCC designation. We asked that your organization conduct an investigation. As of this date your organization has not responded. Your member has violated NBCC Code of Ethics. We will not be filling out a Statement of Grievance, this email string serves as notice of and Statement of Grievance. Additional media coverage can be found at: http://www.wfsb.com/story/24806828/man-accused-of-posing-as-a-veteran Your member is now being investigated by State of Connecticut, law enforcement and other agencies. Your member has the attention of elected officials and the clients of your member are reporting acts of misconduct to the media and law enforcement. Please respond to this email and let us know what your organization is doing to address this issue. MCPO VALOR THIEF HUNTER From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:19 AM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Cc: ‘nbcc@nbcc.org’ Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, In my email of January 14, 2014 we implored that your organization conduct an investigation of the above referenced individual. You may be interested to know that Gregory Charles Banks, a member of your organization who holds a NCC designation is at the top of regional news in the northeast. He is a Certified Valor Thief! Please see only two of the many media spots highlighting your member: http://www.wfsb.com/story/24682584/man-accused-of-posing-as-decorated-special-forces-solider http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-counselor-exposed-as-military-faker-5222809.php We request that you acknowledge the receipt of this email. Regards, MCPO VALOR THIEF HUNTER From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 1:06 PM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, Thank you for the speedy reply. I am pleased that you organization has such policies. The individual is Gregory Charles Banks of Connecticut and apparently he is a member of and certified through your organization. He has been accused (and verified) of impersonating a US Army Commissioned Officer, claims… Read more »
I was a patient of his for several months, and part of the reason why I chose him was because he said he had been in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq and could relate to people who have been through physical violence. I was in a physically and emotionally abusive relationship for about 15 years and I wanted to talk to someone about it. I feel like I was conned.
I think he was using the act of being a soldier to get business. People tend to trust our Armed Forces and want to feel like they have the “good guys” on their side.
same here Tara. Although I only saw him for one session, I also felt the same way. He also told me he was in the military … but there was something “off” about him that I couldn’t put my finger on.
My intuition told me not to trust him, though. I never really felt comfortable sitting next to him; he was unprofessional, insulting and vaguely condescending. ALSO, a liar, of course.
I filed a complaint against him, was contacted by a social services worker on the case, and greg banks lied to them telling them that I never saw him at all. SO I guess I just filed the complaint for no reason! lol
the letter:
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