Greg Banks in the news
So, thanks to the efforts of MCPO NYC USN Ret. and Oathkeeper, Greg Banks was publicly outed in his community. There was a TV broadcast last night (I’m waiting for the video to be available) and he was featured in the New Times;
“There’s no doubt about it, he’s perpetrating a fraud,” said Terence Hoey, a retired master chief petty officer in the Navy and a regular contributor to website This Ain’t Hell, But You Can See It From Here, who helped unmask Banks’ alleged deception.
“We in the veterans’ community don’t give these guys an inch, and we will go to great lengths to expose them,” Hoey said. “The No. 1 remedy for stolen valor is the truth, and we are truth seekers.”
A search of military records initiated recently by one of Banks’ fellow Masons revealed that no one with his name and birth date was currently serving in the military.
“We have conducted extensive searches of every records source and alternate records source at this center; however, we have been unable to locate any information that would help us verify the veteran’s military service,” Michael Harris, an archives technician at the National Personnel Records Center in Missouri, wrote in a Dec. 13 letter.
Apparently, little Alex, the phony Marine who harassed us with phone calls and threats also called the cops on a reporter who showed up at Bank’s office;
When a reporter went to Banks’ office on North Street, a man who wouldn’t give his name, accused him of “harassing us all day,” referring to three phone messages left on answering machines at the counselor’s two offices and at his home in Brookfield.
Told that Banks was accused of falsely claiming to be in the service and portraying himself as an active-duty Army officer, the man said, “That’s no longer accurate,” but wouldn’t elaborate and called 911. Police responded but declined to take any action.
Alex went to Parris Island for a few weeks until the USMC realized that they made a mistake and sent him home. But this was on his LinkedIn profile last month. Some of our resident Marines checked on MOL for us and he didn’t appear in the database.
And they used my favorite comparison;
“Since the police won’t usually prosecute, we’re the stocks and dunking chair in the public square,” Lilyea said. “The only thing we can do is shame these guys.”
The video is now available;
WFSB’s article is at this link.
Category: Phony soldiers
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Ex-PH2, that sounds GOOD, but a bit too rich for my finances, I’ll enjoy a splash of Famous Grouse (THE #1 selling blend in Scotland!)in y’alls honor instead.
BOOZE, it’s not just for breakfast anymore!! WAIT, I’m going to bed after another night shift, never mind!!
ATTENTION CALLING ALL TAHers … GO HERE AND COMMENT …
http://danbury.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/military-imposter-in-danbury
DON’T USE STANDARD MIL TEXT … THOSE BLUE BLOOD CONNECTICUTTERS MAY NOT UNDERSTAND …
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE POSTERER (sock puppet extraordinary special) … Andrea J. King … a high thinker from DC area … Andrea sounds more link an spoiled 13 year old than someone who works in the biz!
Make. Him. Cry.
@27.
Basil Hayden, two ice cubes in a a crystal high ball glass.
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 »
I posted this comment on the Danbury Patch a few minutes ago:
For those of you that may be unaware, please read the following truths that are submitted without exaggeration.
There are hundreds of thousands of individuals that falsely claim that they are Medal of Honor recipients.
There are hundreds of thousands of individuals that falsely claim that they are former Viet Nam War POW’s.
There are hundreds of thousands of individuals that falsely claim that they are/were US Navy SEALS.
There are hundreds of thousands of individuals that falsely claim that they are/were members of the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets).
There are hundreds of thousands of individuals that falsely claim that they are recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and Bronze Star with “V” device for valor – earned in combat.
There are hundreds of thousands of individuals that falsely claim that they are recipients of the Purple Heart.
There are hundreds of thousands of individuals that falsely claim that they are recipients of the Combat Action Badge (CAB), Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), earned after having experienced combat.
There are hundreds of thousands of individuals that falsely claim that they are former or current members of the United States Armed Forces, etc., etc., etc.
The above described individuals are buffoons, thieves and usurpers of the honor earned by others and not up to the task of carrying the jock strap of any man that I shared a foxhole with 1967-1968 in a place that no sane person would spend their youth.
We have a right to feel dishonored, insulted and trivialized by those of you that do not have a clue.
We have a right to expect that those that dishonor the honorable should be punished and embarrassed.
Thank you from an individual that served the United States of America with honor.
@ LI Right …. the tribble in that thread is painful … OMG … those two women could make me throw myself off the top of the building here!
@59 MCPO NYC USN Ret.
That’s pretty much the reason why I wrote that post. I was so fricking pissed I was pounding the keys on my laptop, I surprised it still works….they really are clueless and at the same time disrespectful to every person that ever wore a uniform.
http://www.wfsb.com/video?clipId=9876270&autostart=true
Spotlight on Greggy again!
Link to the story:
http://www.wfsb.com/story/24806828/man-accused-of-posing-as-a-veteran
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’d really like an update on this guy.
I posted here about Greg Banks before (the phony soldier/therapist), you know, this guy: http://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=39262
and, also posted about the fact I filed a complaint against him a while ago (I had seen him in 2013, and then filed a complaint months later), for being a weird, phony asshole and also a few other things that therapists (if he actually is one) shouldn’t say/do. I spoke to a social worker handling my case on the phone who had called me, and explained my experience with him. The social worker in the letter also told me that she had numerous other complaints against him, too. Wonder why.
Well today, I get this letter in the mail (blocked out my name/address):
so … clearly, this is a lie, I did see him for “therapy” (if you can call it that, it was more like talking to a disinterested hobo on the side of the street …) Once in person in his farmington, ct office on 318 Main Street, and subsequently on the phone afterwards, because I could not visit his office for in person sessions. I paid him for his first session with me … ($50) via a money order afterwards … on his sliding scale fee. However, he isn’t doing this “I’m gonna lie, but let’s mix in bits of truth here and there to make it believable” thing very well. Not sure why he has to lie about everything. Just come clean already, greggy boy, yea? everyone knows you’re a phony, no use in lying anymore.
So, in order for my complaint go forward, which I would like it to, I need to show “proof” that I saw him for sessions. Only problem is, I have none in paper … I don’t even have the money order receipt that I used to pay him.
Any advice? I mean, if he wants to play hard ball … so can I.
letter: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1596043123942707&set=o.108485462524228&type=1