Standing Up Against Corrupt Pawn Brokers and Their Legal Allies

The complaints we receive from consumers regarding pawn brokers are essential in helping us raise awareness and educate policymakers, law enforcement, the media, and the public about the serious issues faced by consumers in this industry. Over the years, these complaints have been instrumental in our efforts to advocate for legislative changes and hold pawn brokers accountable for unethical and illegal practices.

We carefully review each complaint submitted and, in some cases, may reach out to learn more about your experience. You can learn more about the consumer protection lawsuits we've initiated by clicking here. We are committed to ensuring that your story is heard and that justice is served.

Our track record in exposing corruption is extensive. We have a history of uncovering unethical practices in various sectors, including local school districts, county governments, and auto repair shops. One notable case involved a corrupt school district and principal whose actions were brought to light through our investigation. As a result, the principal was terminated, a child molester was indicted and another administrator resigned. In the same  case, our exposure of an administrator's inappropriate conduct led to her forced resignation and the closure of a school where she had been working on Long Island NY's east end.

We have also had success in holding corrupt legal professionals accountable. For example, our investigation into "Dirty Dave," a lawyer involved in dishonest dealings with an auto collision shop in New York, led to his disbarment.

However, we were shocked to uncover an even more insidious problem—a network of pawn brokers in New York State who are manipulating laws and courts to facilitate the fencing of stolen goods. We are at the forefront of the fight against this criminal enterprise and are exploring every legal avenue, including the potential for a RICO indictment.

Rockland Pawn Watch was founded after one of our founders became a victim of a conspiracy between a thief and a pawn shop that worked together to steal precious metals and then sell them. This crime took place in our own community of Rockland County, New York, and we are committed to bringing justice to the victims.

The pawn broker involved in this case claims to be a trusted member of the community but has, in fact, used his knowledge of New York State laws and the assistance of a powerful New York City attorney to protect his ill-gotten gains. Further investigation has revealed that this is not an isolated incident; this corrupt attorney has been helping pawn brokers across New York and New York City manipulate the legal system to avoid accountability for decades.

We will not stop until these pawn brokers are held accountable and justice is served for the citizens of New York. If you have been affected by unethical pawn broker practices, we encourage you to share your story with us. Together, we can fight for the rights of consumers and ensure that corrupt individuals and businesses are exposed and brought to justice.