Emerald's swindle downline for over $ca650,000
with "Advanced H₂0 Scam"

Hi Scott, here’s a very brief overview of the H2O scam.

Joe and Lorinda knew most of these people from their Quixtar business. Because Joe and Lorinda were at the “emerald” level, they were mentors. We were taught to counsel regularly with “upline”, and it was through these counseling sessions that Joe and Lorinda knew intimate details of people’s finances, and plans.

Joe Brasseur sourced water coolers that use a Amway Water Treatment System instead of a bottle.  Quixtar Corp. was notified about the Brassuer's shenanigans but did not act at first, but was waiting for a "conviction" for fraud before taking action.  Many in the Britt Worldwide upline also knew of the problems but continued to edify the Brassuer's on stage.  Once the swindle became too obvious, Quixtar terminated the Brassuer's. 

Joe Brassuer set up joint ventures with several of the people listed on the victim’s list. They fronted $20,000 to over a $100,000 to share in the profits of the coolers and water treatment sales.   Joe took the money installed some of the coolers with the Amway water filter. The coolers and Amway water filter were not always installed and the joint venture partner’s never saw any return.  Joe and Lorinda used the money to support a lifestyle they created with the other's money.  They bought a 3,600 sq ft fully finished bungalow worth over $625,000, lots of jewelry and furnishings for themselves. The holders of the second mortgage on the home lost over $120,000.

On top of this Joe and Lorinda borrowed tens of thousands of dollars to purchase an acreage, renovate the home and live in it. They did not put in a dime. They told their downline they would split the profits after the home was resold-that never happened-they just walked away from the house and everyone was left holding the bag (an empty one).

Who knows how many other people have not come forward.  One we know about is another house scam. Joe and Lorinda purchased a home by “selling” a part of the H20 business in exchange for the down payment on a home. They managed to stay in that home for about a year before they vacated in the middle of the night. The original seller lost $100,000 on that deal! Who knows if he even tried to get his money back.

In between all of these proceedings we know that Joe and Lorinda bought another home some how-they had to pack up and leave in the middle of the night from that home too. 

Oh by the way, the old fraud charges involved Joe writing fraudulent cheques to purchase another home and extras. All he got from the judge was community service. What a screwed up system we have here.

If somebody can scam me their Emerald story from the Amagram and send to me, I would appreciate it. 

Victim List For Joe and Lorinda Brasseur

Victim 1 lost $32,000.  They provided money for Advanced H2O, short term 3 to 4 weeks on Jan 19, 2004 for the purchase of water coolers for the Bank of Montreal and Shaw Cable.

Victim 2 lost $10,000.  The money was provided for Advanced H2O, for the purchase of water coolers at Shaw Cable.

Victim 3 lost $17,000.  The money was provided for Advanced H2O, for the purchase of water coolers at Shaw Cable and Bank of Montreal.

Victim 4 lost $140,000.  The money was provided for Advanced H2O, for the purchase of water coolers at Shaw Cable and Bank of Montreal.

Victim 5 lost $40,000.  The money was provided for Advanced H2O, for the purchase of water coolers at the Stantech Building.

Victim 6 lost $30,000.  They provided money for unknown reasons, and sold their car, and kept the money.

Victim 7 lost  $20,000.  The money was provided though filling out pre-signed tool cheques and money provided for Advanced H2O, for the purchase of water coolers.

Victim 8 lost $42,000 provided tools for Joe and Lorinda, and was not paid back. Brasseur's wrote 72 NSF Cheques.

Victim 9 lost $90,000.  Don’t know this story.

Victim 10 lost $600 covering Brasseur’s bounced credit card bounced at a convention.

Victim 11 $150,000.

Victim 12 $100,000.

Victim 13 lost $12,000 Money provided for a house deal (Bearspaw Home). Brassuer's not follow the original plans switched or provided false house purchase info. 

Victim 14 lost $10,000.  He provided money for Advanced H2O, for the purchase of water coolers at Shaw Cable and Bank of Montreal.  Joe and Lorinda filled out pre-signed tool cheques.