Geto Boys' Willie D Faces 20 Years in Prison for iPhone Scam

[elboriyorker]

Willie D -- one-third of the Geto Boys -- was arrested Wednesday for alleged wire fraud. Born Willie James Dennis, the rapper turned businessman was apprehended by federal authorities at Bush Intercontinental Airport. According to US Attorney Tim Johnson, Dennis was charged in connection "with his purported sales of iPhones through a company known as Texas One Wireless."

Dennis allegedly pretended to be an electronic salesman, using Ebay to sell the phones internationally. Once a customer showed interested in purchasing an iPhone, Dennis directed them to complete the sale through email correspondence. After customers transferred the funds into his bank account they were sent tracking numbers but never actually received the phones.

After receiving several complaints, Dennis informed customers that the "mix-up" was not his fault and that he filed claims with the U.S. Postal Service. Additionally, he told them that he was unable to process their refund until he was able to track down the merchandise. Eventually Dennis would cut off all correspondence with customers and pocket their money. The investigation into the wire fraud began after a disgruntled customer contacted law enforcement.

Best known as a member of the Houston-based group, Willie D started Relentless Music Ventures in 2006. If convicted, D faces up to 20 years in prison plus a $250,000 fine.

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[danz108]

I bet his mind is playing tricks on him now for real.. and it don't really feel good to be a gangster now....

[D/\SH]

Originally Posted by danz108

I bet his mind is playing tricks on him now for real.. and it don't really feel good to be a gangster now....

hahahah pretty much.... he should have known a poorly plotted out plan as such would get him in troubles.... maby since he fell off the map he needs something to get the albums selling and talked about again hahaa

[DenverDev]

Originally Posted by D/\SH

hahahah pretty much.... he should have known a poorly plotted out plan as such would get him in troubles.... maby since he fell off the map he needs something to get the albums selling and talked about again hahaa

Perhaps....but exactly how much "street cred" will he get for wire fraud?

"hey where you do your time? Leavenworth? Supermax? Quentin?"

"Nah man....Club Fed....Nacchio was my cellie"

Edit: I sometimes forget that this forum is national....Joe Nacchio was a Qwest executive who was convicted of inside trading and sent to Club Fed. Since I dont know exactly how much of the country Qwest inhabits, i added this edit

[GokuSS3]

Well you should get caught for taking peoples money like that, that would suck to buy a phone online get a tracking number and never recieve a thing or way to ever get your money back. Serves that guys right lmao

[N8pez]

Originally Posted by GokuSS3

Well you should get caught for taking peoples money like that, that would suck to buy a phone online get a tracking number and never recieve a thing or way to ever get your money back. Serves that guys right lmao

Thats true bro its crazy i just bought his song "My minds playing tricks on me" today from amazon. I kinda wish i wouldnt have now I dont like to suporrt people like that.