^^Barrister, I agree with "hard times" but this is outright fraud. It is illegal and he did it knowingly. Personally, if I have a friend that conducts their business that way, well, I'm not sure I would be too supportive.

Now, if someone's business goes sidewise due to bad, LEGAL business decisions, I am 100% supportive in any way.

In my experience, the thing about guys like Vik is that they will do it again, if given the opportunity.