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Caffeine Dream is the name of the new scam

The Caffeine Dream is the name of the new company that Thomas Ligor and Nicholas Chomakos are using to scam people.

the caffeine dream
the caffeine dream scam
Thomas Ligor
Reggie
Coffee Vending Scam
Coffee Machine Scam
https://www.thecaffeinedream.com/
800-945-3919

THIS IS A SCAM. THOMAS LIGOR IS HIS REAL NAME. IF YOU WERE SCAMMED BY THIS COMPANY OR ONE THAT IS VERY SIMILAR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES NOW AND AN ATTORNEY.

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• Apr 20, 2026

If you were scammed through a platform like Franchise Direct, US.BusinessesForSale.com, RocketReach, or Top Franchise, don’t just report the scam, contact the platform and ask them to investigate the listing. If there is no meaningful response, file a complaint and leave a review with the Better Business Bureau against the platform. In my case, the clean listing history and the platform’s solid A+ BBB rating contributed significantly to my trust in “John Santos” from “Java Spot Coffee”.
Platforms like Franchise Direct have a legal and moral obligation to vet the business opportunities they publish. When they profit from listings that turn out to be fraudulent while failing to properly screen operators, they share responsibility for the harm caused. As long as these scams continue to appear on credible-looking marketplaces, people will keep losing money they cannot afford to lose.
Franchise Direct has since removed this listing, but similar versions are still active on other platforms, inlcuding:
• US.BusinesesForSale (51 territories)
o https://us.businessesforsale.com/us/franchises/opportunities/coffee-vending-busi...⇄ /> • Top Franchise
o https://topfranchise.com/products/coffee-vending-franchise/
• RocketReach
o https://rocketreach.co/java-spot-coffee-profile_b694f9dac962e291

If you are local to Cincinnati, consider reaching out to journalist John Matarese ([email protected]), who previously reported on this type of scam in 2016, as continued local attention may help further investigation.

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I have also been scammed by John. I bought my coffee machine from him in October of 2020 and have been trying to get my money back since December of 2020. I would love to know how I would be able to get my money back.

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His name is not John. That is his fake name. His real name is Thomas Ligor. He lives in New York. Call the attorney that everyone seems to be using and get setup with him. He has helped 5 of the members here. Attorneys Name is Leonard DuBoff. From what I have heard, he is an amazing attorney that has helped everyone get their money back. www.dubofflaw.com

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Phone: (917) 228-4956
Address: 5856 254th St; Little Neck, NY 11362-2124
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Online Purchase
Initial means of contact: Online classifieds (e.g., Craigslist)

Bought a coffee vending machine with guaranteed locations, just to be scammed when purchased? Promised income? Promised locations? Did they drop off the face of the earth? He’s probably going by fake names... Did some black man come visit your house to set up the machines? You got scammed. But don’t worry… his information is here:

The scammers REAL NAME is
Thomas Ligor
5856 254th St Apt 2
LITTLE NECK, NY, 11362, United States

His business LLC is Bri’s coffee company.

Please call your bank, report it as scam/fraud. Contact your local police department, FBI, postal police (they were the ones who caught him and a few others stealing $6,000,000 & contact the US Attorney Generals Office and ask for Robert Marston (US Attorney General Detective). He has been handling this case for a few months and any information/leads will be huge help to get him prosecuted.

I have received this information from a second-hand source that was scammed by this exact individual… all information here is factual evidence.

Previous company names:
-Coffee Profit Project
-Americano Coffee Company
-Coffee Machine Business
-Gaines Vending
-Global Vending

And many many more….

His counterpart from Las Vegas, NV (the location company) is: Nicholas Chomakos

Together they have scammed over $10,000,000 and we’re court ordered to never do this again. YOU NEED TO REPORT THIS IMMEDIATELY.

THOMAS LIGORS ATTORNEYS WEBSITE IS:
https://barrowslevy.com

https://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/gaines-vending-leasing/great-neck-new-york-...⇄ /> https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases/2002/06/globalvendingcmp...⇄ /> https://lasvegassun.com/news/2002/jun/14/feds-move-against-las-vegas-vending-mac...⇄ /> https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ilnd-1_13-cv-01896/pdf/USCOURTS-iln...⇄ />
Mr Thomas Ligor has been operating a scam with a few individuals for over 20 years. He was previously arrested for stealing over $6,000,000 and to my understanding was court ordered to forfeited those scams. He posts coffee vending machines for sale online, with guaranteed locations & income per month. When you receive the machines all contact is ended.. he doesn't follow contract and runs with your money. He uses different names, business names & burner phones. I was scammed of $30,000 from him, and thankfully my attorney was able to find the real scammer and I was able to get my money back. Unfortunately this was still not enough for him to stop... in the mean time since I have got scammed I have been in contact with over an additional 10 individuals who have also been scammed. Combining of over $200,000. I have been trying to find ANYONE in the Government that can help me end this persons "career." I have legal documentation & proof of everything he has done.

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ANy advice on how to contact US Attorney Generals Office and ask for Robert Marston (US Attorney General Detective)? Whaat office does he work out of? email, phone number, snail mail. would be appreciated...

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John Amato with the Coffee Machine Business is a crook and should be in jail. This is an absolute scam and he will lie every step of the way. Do not believe a word he says. He will tell you he has certain locations for you machine to go into and he will even put that in your contract. And then he will disappear after you send the money. People like John Amato are the [censored] of the earth and he will be caught.

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i need help filing my complain please

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Since I made this post, I learned that this individual was out of the country and not getting my messages. We have since connected and have been in constant communication. They have been very understanding, as well as accommodating in giving me a full refund. I have no issues or disputes with this company and am appreciative that they were very understanding.

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Phone: 800-627-0456
Website: www.coffeemachinebusiness.com
Address: 1979 Marcus Avenue Lake Success, NY 11042
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Investment
Initial means of contact: Email

I bought a machine for $6,400 off of a guy named John representing this company. They will offer ludicrous things like $2,000+ per month and "high-traffic" locations available but the locations have never ordered these machines. So many scamming victims are left with keeping the coffee machines in their garage.

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The scammers name is Thomas Ligor of 5856 254 STREET
LITTLE NECK
11362
NEW YORK
United States

His business LLC is Bri’s coffee company.

Please call your bank, report it as scam/fraud. Contact your local police department, FBI, postal police (they were the ones who caught him and a few others stealing $6,000,000 & contact the US Attorneys Office and ask for Robert Marston (detective). He has been handling this case for a few months.

I have received this information from a second-hand source that was scammed by this exact individual…

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