You may remember this one. Back in December 2008, Victor McGee began fund raising efforts in Bakersfield for the Pacific Coast Basketball League. He claimed to be a minister wanting to help kids. Consumers reported that they were hired by Victor McGee to sell tickets to a dance for the league and were never paid. The event 
was never held. There were business cards posted on his website, www.vicspcbl.com, listing the companies as sponsors. In checking with those companies, we found did not find anyone that had paid to be a sponsor. They were merely solicited to see if they would like to buy a sponsorship. We found that McGee was operating his business out of a local hotel room.
In 2005, Minister McGee was arrested and charged with petty theft and fraudulent charity solicitation. These charges were later dropped.
In recent days, we have seen an increase in activity on this company with callers wanting to check on the company. The information consumers have provided indicate that he is again trying to raise money for the league.
Here are some tips:
If someone offers you a job and he is working out of a hotel room, you should check out the company with the BBB, check city licensing, ask for references, and call your local District Attorney to see if any complaints have been file. Find out if they are a legitimate business first.
Remember, that when you fill out paperwork for employment, you are giving the prospective employer, your name, address, and social security number. This is sensitive information that could possibly compromise your identity. Above all, if it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it.
If you have been or know someone that has become a victim, please contact Connie Alarcon at 661-322-2077.