Seminars/Symposiums

Our Seminar/symposiums have been offered for the past three decades in the United States and abroad. The greatest numbers have been presented in the Middle East, specifically in Saudi Arabia, with the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO), Bechtel Corporation, Fluor Corporation, and Parsons Corporation among others. In these seminars/symposiums the concepts of fraudulent usage of bank instruments is introduced. Afterward, it is explained how the International Chamber of Commerce's UCP400 with documentary and standby letters of credit and the UCP325 with bank guarantees were manipulated in commerce by crafty businessmen. All of this was accomplished inside the banking system. The UCP500, the UCP458 are also introduced indicating the refinement of these two publications over their predecessors, the UCP400 and UCP325 respectively. The introduction of the new ISP 98 is also discussed with its thrust directed at Standby Letters of Credit.

Our seminars are now presented in two sections. In the first, a manual is introduced that discusses the mechanics, functionality and application of documentary letters of credit, standby letters of credit and bank guarantees. It furtherly develops how fraudsters deceive the inexperienced and uninformed by their selling of these bank instruments; notably, standby letters of credit, bank guarantees, bank debentures, medium term notes and the all encompassing "prime bank notes" in Ponzi-like schemes outside the banking system. This, of course, is preparatory to enhance the understanding of both books, which are presented in the second section.

Utilizing the manual as the basis and the groundwork for understanding, it is introduced and then interfaced with the two-volume set of "Inside the World..." and "Mastering the World...". The results continually reflect comprehensive understanding of the two most prevalent modes of fraud:

1. manipulation of the articles of the UCP Publications as they pertain to bank instruments inside the banking system and
2. deceptive offering of bank instruments outside the banking system by fraudsters.

Each book is cross-referenced throughout with editor's margin notes. It is intended as a tutorial approach and a learning experience. Media articles by prominent authors are included which expose specific fraudulent investment offers. This is followed by actual litigations of fraudsters that have promoted scams and bogus investment offers. Their inclusion is a final "last straw" to convince the reader that no matter how enticing an investment offer may appear and appeal to their greed, the litigations are proof-positive to stay away!

Seminar Attendees Write:

Dear Dr. Boccagna: Your Seminar/Symposium which was presented last week at the Boca Raton Beach Club, Boca Raton, Florida was all that you said it would be: instructive, enlightening and even entertaining with the stories you added to elucidate certain points. We eagerly await the publication of your two volumes on fraud, which as we understand is imminent. Please let us know when they will be available and if you will offer seminars centered around them. THE RADCLIFFE COMPANY Patricia M. Ventabuono President *       *       * Dear Dr. Boccagna: Your recent seminar held at the Sheraton Hotel in Boca Raton, Florida was most informative. I must admit I was most apprehensive about attending your seminar. I thought to my self, "What could be more boring and uninteresting than a "lecture" on banking instruments and fraud"? Well, my associates and I were pleasantly surprised and impressed with the professional approach you and your colleagues used in your presentation. When the seminar was over we actually were eager to learn more. Thank you for this rewarding experience. Your seminar was not only educational but somewhat entertaining with the anecdotal stories you added. EUROPEAN FINANCE CORPORATION Wolfgang M. Kessner President *       *       * Dear Mr. Boccagna: The consensus of opinions from our delegation that attended your recent lectures in Nassau, Bahamas ranged from very good to outstanding, with little deviation in between. You and your facilitators had excellent command of the subject matter as well as well honed skills as lecturers. It was indeed a pleasure and honour to have attended such well-devised presentations. We have instructed Mr. Vincent DelGado to discuss with you and your colleague, Dr. Jorge Maso', the plausibility of having your lecture available in the Spanish language for our associates in South Miami. Please keep us informed of your progress with Mr. DelGado. FIRST REPUBLIC HOLDING COMPANY Thomas P. Libre Managing Director

 

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