Grand jury to investigate possible fraud at AdSurfDaily

The saga of shuttered Quincy company AdSurfDaily just took another twist. The self-styled Internet advertising network raided last month by federal authorities has been commanded to provide all of its documents and records to a federal grand jury by Sept. 9 on suspicion of fraud. That takes the faceoff between ASD owner Andy Bowdoin and state and federal authorities into the criminal arena. ASD already faces lawsuits from the state Attorney General's Office and U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Columbia. A number of its estimated 75,000 members have recoiled at descriptions of the company as an illegal Ponzi scheme, saying that no one lost money until the Secret Service seized $93.5-million in cash and assets.

Comments on this article

by Albert	Sep 8, 2008 11:15 AM
When the goverment learns that there is something honest and good for the regular people. They see this is not good for the goverment, so they come in and ruin it for the regular people hopes and dreams!

by M.	Sep 6, 2008 4:25 PM
The only victim is ASD itself. No one has lost money, we all know where it is - in the governments coffers! Why don't you do an article on Uncle Sam and illegal seizure?

by Sam	Sep 5, 2008 2:27 PM
ASD is amazing and kept every promise. I hope they are up and running very soon.

by AL	Sep 5, 2008 11:44 AM
....not just "a number of it's estimated members recoiled....as you say in your extremly biased article...huge number of responses in favour of ASD has been transmitted over the net.....please try to be a real un-biased journalist.....you are

by Bryant	Sep 5, 2008 11:42 AM
Ahhhhh our GOVERNMENT they know how to make everyone a victim. As our wonderful GOVERNMENT will tell you, "your GUILTY until proven GUILTY". The only money I lost is what the GOVERNMENT took from me through ASD.

by Terri	Sep 5, 2008 11:06 AM
ASD is not a ponzi. Doesn't it scare you to think that the U.S. Government can just come in and shut a company down without any due process and put 100,000 small business owners out? God help us and God Bless America!

by Theresa	Sep 4, 2008 9:33 PM
The US AG is not doing me any favor by freezing my money which I spent to advertise my websites. Now, not only have I lost all of my money to our great gov't, but also no advertising for my websites. US AG, thanks but no thanks.

by Crystal	Sep 4, 2008 9:33 PM
I just got started with this and now the government stole my money. What else is new?

by Julie	Sep 4, 2008 4:51 PM
ASD is innocent of fraud in my opinion. I never lost a dime. They also offered customer support and did as they promised, including paying on time. A maleficent injustice has been perpetrated against ASD & it's members by the US Attorney General.

by Kevin	Sep 4, 2008 1:59 PM
ASD is the greatest business I've ever been apart of. I'm ashamed at our system and for the first time ashamed to be an American. We can not take this suffering the government has put us through. We shall rise and win this war for the people.

by fred	Sep 4, 2008 1:37 PM
This is the forces of The Dark Side working through government to keep us down. Hopefully it is only unconcious (=evil; see www.truthbook.org) on their part. Please pray for God to intervene. Can you?Otherwise I will have to declare BANKRUPTCY soon!

by Rich	Sep 4, 2008 1:37 PM
I thought in this great country people were innocent until PROVEN guilty...the feds shut down a legitimate business and I would go to Washington D.C. if they hadn't siezed my airfare money!

by Liz	Sep 4, 2008 1:37 PM
I was getting my small business off the ground thanks to the Advertising with ASD, now it's stymied not by ASD, but by the Government. Come on Guys, don't you see "Everybody Wins" with ASD, including the Government.

by Charlie	Sep 4, 2008 1:36 PM
It's refreshing to see only facts being stated as other papers seem to want only skip due process and go right to conviction. ASD helped thousands of people from all over, the government destoyed a ligit business in the USA. We have a voice to USAG!

by Mary	Sep 4, 2008 1:36 PM
We, in ASD, are so sick and tired of the negative media, the federal government invading our livlihood, and taking over our lives. We want ASD back in business ASAP. ASD is NOT a ponzi. The government knows that they are wrong and were ignorant!

by Doug	Sep 4, 2008 11:42 AM
The sheep were being fleeced and they don't even know it. Thank God the AG stepped in and saved thousands of others from being scammed.

by Tom	Sep 4, 2008 11:21 AM
The general public should be outraged at the actions of the US government. They have been able to steal the monies of US citizens and have provided not one shred of evidence that ASD is a ponzi. The main witness for the US is an UNNAMED "expert."

by Hugo	Sep 4, 2008 11:21 AM
The Syndicalized"LeftistPress"like the St.Pete'sTime is one more like CNN, ABC, TNN and other Communist Global Media. Together They work to Protect One objective only: the very same Government they represent, and Not The People in the USA and in ASD.

by william	Sep 4, 2008 11:19 AM
The honest will prevail and the dishonest will fail. IN JESUS NAME WE PREY.

by Dave	Sep 4, 2008 11:18 AM
The government has stolen my money. If they are so sure ASD is a ponzi scheme, they should be returning the money back to the members. I FIRMLY believe ASD IS NOT a ponzi scheme.

by member	Sep 4, 2008 11:18 AM
I hope there comes a time when we can all speak of this in laughter and happiness, although in the meantime we have lost considerable time and money. If this does get stopped by an illegal system, I hope we all get the chance to educate each other.

by Dawn	Sep 4, 2008 11:18 AM
Sept 10th ASD will be back in business. Doesn't Living in the "Land of the Free" also include Free Enterprise?? I sure hope that the ASD Accountants are keeping track of the Intrest owed to them by the Govermnent! And the daily rebates for 120,000!

by John	Sep 4, 2008 11:18 AM
Who trust the US Government (US AG, Florida AG) They are all full of manipulation...If you belive the Government you are a fool...This country has taken the blows from this incompetent Government...I love my country but hate the Government...Dumb..

by Omar	Sep 4, 2008 11:18 AM
ASD was and still is the best business model out there. Many people not just myself were successful with it and making sales from our Advertising. BUT ASD WAS HELPING PEOPLE. The government does NOT LIKE THAT. Face the facts, our GOV has failed us.

by Sam	Sep 4, 2008 11:18 AM
This is how it works. Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Ask, and others pay lobbyist who go to Washington with fist fulls of cash. That cash is handed over to the politicians we elect. It's called, Pay-To-Play. Then they kill the competition, ASD and steal.

by Mimi	Sep 4, 2008 11:18 AM
ASD will fight the good fight! No matter what the results, it sure has been interesting to watch our Government in this illegal and bogus action. Considering a move to another country! Oh yeah, I can't afford it. My own Government stole my money!

by bob	Sep 4, 2008 11:17 AM
the US Govt. has stolen members money, stolen our advertising,caused many loss of jobs, put many into financial trouble, all in the name of "protecting us" , thanks but no thanks USGA, you showed your true colors when YOU kept cks.not deposited.

by theresa	Sep 4, 2008 11:17 AM
THANK YOU ASD, ANDY,FAYE, and Staff for fighting the "good" fight for us!!! GOD BLESS YOU, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. STOP THE INJUSTICE, BRING BACK ASD!!! ASD MEMBERS STAND STRONG, TOGETHER , WE WILL PREVAIL. ASD IS LEGAL. GO ASD!!!

by wade	Sep 4, 2008 11:14 AM
Andy bowdoin never got the chance 2 screw me the ag was right on top of that!Andy may have beenmisleading about sum of his past biz ventures but as far as asd goes he seemed 2 me 2 b doin all the right things and has paid all the cashouts properly!

by Susan	Sep 4, 2008 11:14 AM
The AG is the crook. False accusations made by him with no evidence to back them up. His opinion does not count. In MY opinion he should be in jail for stealing ASD money. If and when ASD is ever heard by an honest judge ASD will be back.

by CMD	Sep 4, 2008 11:14 AM
Thanks Government!! Now our $2000 property taxes are due but guess what? Since you stole MY money, I can't pay the taxes. So come and get everything I own. That's your main objective anyway. Steal from everyone who works hard for a living.

by Christina	Sep 4, 2008 11:13 AM
ASD was the best! Unfortunately the Government stole our money and it is ridiculous that they are able to do that! I definitely support ASD to the fullest!!!!BRING ASD BACK!!!

by Luis	Sep 4, 2008 11:13 AM
Thanks you guys for your comments,and suport to ASD. We all need each other in this batlle against lies and corruption,organized by MAFIA WITH LICENCE to operate any where in USA. WE are the victims,the members of ASD,the middle class people. SHAME

by David	Sep 4, 2008 11:13 AM
The government must be rushing to pass a law that will actually make this legal business illegal! This has helped so many people and by the way it is completely legal. Geeze the government will feel so stupid

by Ronald	Sep 4, 2008 11:13 AM
David from Tulsa Today was not very nice to me on his last publication. The Holy Spirit of God let me know that the IX Commandment was broken. ASD is a victim of malfeasance and greed. Jeremiah 5:18-31 NOTE: VERSE 26. Romans 14:11-12 God Bless You!