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written by reader Big Tobacco Must Pay Master-Settlement handbook from Total Wealth Alert Keith Fitz-Gerald

By gunfighter53, May 27, 2017

Anyone have some knowledge of the master settlement handbook ” Big Tobacco Must Pay” – posted by Keith Fitz-Gerald in his Total Wealth Alert . I did a quick search and didn’t find anything in the search on Stock Gumshoe.
Thank you

E-mail lead–
In November 1998, the ”Big Four of Big Tobacco” reached a landmark settlement known as the ”Master Settlement Agreement,” where they agreed to pay a historic $206 billion to 46 states and U.S. territories. What you may not realize is that you could claim a tax-free portion of this money.

On the Internet posting he has this as part of his Give-aways if you are make a subscription to his flagship publication, Money Map Report.

A Money Morning Exclusive ( April 2017)
For Release: May 27, 2017
If you’re a United States taxpayer, please pay close attention to the following message.
You probably know that back in November of 1998, the ”Big Four of Big Tobacco” were sued for using misleading advertisements and manipulating scientific research.
And in a landmark settlement they agreed to pay a historic sum of money in perpetuity to those affected.
This became known as the Master Settlement Agreement.
And it stipulated that for the first 25 years of the deal, a bare minimum of $206 billion was to be awarded to those eligible to collect.
But the most important word in this agreement is ”perpetuity.”
This Master Settlement Agreement has no end date. Big Tobacco is legally obligated to pay out this cash forever.
In fact, we estimate they’ve been paying out about $686 million a month.
And it may surprise you to learn that you could personally claim a tax-free portion of this settlement!
Every month a check made out for $2,300 could arrive in your mailbox.
Even if you’ve never smoked. And neither has anybody in your family.

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John
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John
May 28, 2017 1:50 pm

where do I file to see if I can be included I started smoking in 1997 under age and have not been able to quit since

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Ray
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Ray
May 30, 2017 1:43 pm
Reply to  John

Read the settlement agreement of yourself at WIKIPEDIA. No individual can collect a dime

Lorrie
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Lorrie
June 3, 2017 12:14 pm
Reply to  Ray

As soon as I heard Mathew Quigly mentioned in another presentation like this I knew it was a sham. He’s a character from the movie ” Quigly Down Under”

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VeeeDubb
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June 11, 2017 8:05 pm
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That’s the first place I researched and RIPOFF REPORTS. You can’t get nothing. Big Tobacco can’t either. They gotta borrow from a stipend for the state.

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Carlos Wallace
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Carlos Wallace
May 31, 2017 5:24 pm
Reply to  John

How or where do you apply.

benny
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benny
June 1, 2017 7:02 pm
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this is a scam hahahaha

patrick
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patrick
June 4, 2017 4:49 pm
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its a scam

John Dunstan
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John Dunstan
May 28, 2017 6:44 pm

How can I file a claim?

sdguy64
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sdguy64
May 28, 2017 9:58 pm

I just saw an add for this as well. Would be interested to know if it’s legit or a scam.

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Teresa
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Teresa
May 29, 2017 7:41 pm
Reply to  sdguy64

I see thumbs up can u tell me how this works?

FRED KOCH
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FRED KOCH
June 9, 2017 3:23 pm
Reply to  sdguy64

Like to see those 9 comments! Scam??

VeeeDubb
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June 11, 2017 8:06 pm
Reply to  sdguy64

SCAM . Do your research

Jonathan Wood
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Jonathan Wood
May 29, 2017 7:54 am

I have been trying to find how to file a claim but no results. Is this real or just another scam?

benny
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benny
June 1, 2017 7:03 pm
Reply to  Jonathan Wood

hahahaha this is a scam. You will never see a dime unless you pay

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Tom Weissinger
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Tom Weissinger
June 6, 2017 6:58 pm
Reply to  benny

Just what drives you to think this is a scam? Just because you have no amount of this settlement doesn’t mean it’s a scam.

VeeeDubb
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June 11, 2017 8:09 pm
Reply to  Tom Weissinger

it is a SCAM. I had to remove my blinders before I realized what was really going on. GOOD LUCK removing yours too.

Kevin
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Kevin
May 29, 2017 8:43 am

I smoked since I was 12 yrs old. How do I join?

debbie casey
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debbie casey
June 2, 2017 11:17 am
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I am 65 and I haved smoked sence I was 8 years old

earl lambert
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earl lambert
May 29, 2017 11:26 am

Want to know how to claim my percentage.

Mike Buck
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Mike Buck
May 29, 2017 12:00 pm

Its all a scam
All the States he is referring to all sold out and will be in default starting in 2026

Ken
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Ken
May 29, 2017 10:34 pm
Reply to  Mike Buck

How did you verify that information Mike?

JFC
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JFC
June 1, 2017 5:49 pm
Reply to  Ken

With reason and logic. Of course this is all bullshit, you really think anyone in the U.S. can just say, “Hey, I want my piece!” and get $2,000+ from the tobacco industry, tax free? As if!

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ray
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June 17, 2017 1:37 pm
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why not all the carbon credit company and liberal ,illegal ,refugees get free money ?

Mike Buck
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Mike Buck
May 29, 2017 12:12 pm

A version of this op-ed appears in print on October 7, 2014, on Page A29 of the New York edition with the headline: How the Big Tobacco Deal Went Bad.
How the Big Tobacco Deal Went Bad
By JIM ESTESOCT. 6, 2014

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Lynne
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Lynne
June 11, 2017 12:51 pm
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It’s a scam; they’re looking for an investment where you put up money; go to here for an explanation:
https://www.stockgumshoe.com/reviews/money-map-report/whats-fitz-geralds-big-tobacco-must-pay-teaser-all-about

Jerry
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Jerry
June 15, 2017 2:57 am
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Tnx, Lynne: Fitz-G is currently all over the web stating “Big Tobacco Must Pay…” Up here, WA State used/using the ’98 settlement to bail out the General Fund… Ole Fitz is SELLING his Investing Letter, $129 for a year. (click out/remain on page) Then, it becomes $79. (click out/remain on page)… Shoot, only $19 bucks for 6 mos of his service, a bunch of pamphlets and “Big Tobacco Must Pay” brochure, you are IN. It is an investment opportunity, $250 for each deal (Front-end Fee I suppose). The $2300 a month is his “average”. Don’t have to be a smoker to apply. Can “Invest” (“Just like the Lottery”) in any of the 46 states into 150+ “Deals”, as many “Deals” as you wish… Thank you, I’ll keep my $20 bucks! Besides, his parent company is a schlock outfit that hassle their subscribers, according to complaints. No Free Lunch Here. IF it sounds too good to be true, … NOT! For you smokers out there, Call your state about the settlement and explain the help you need, and ask how to apply for some of the FUNDS they get from big Tobacco… Good Luck. https://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/tobacco-settlement-dollars-go-smoke-latest-government-scam

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Teresa
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Teresa
May 29, 2017 7:39 pm

Need to know how I can file, is this legit?

Lynne
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Lynne
June 11, 2017 12:51 pm
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It’s a scam; they’re looking for an investment where you put up money; go to here for an explanation:
https://www.stockgumshoe.com/reviews/money-map-report/whats-fitz-geralds-big-tobacco-must-pay-teaser-all-about

charles gates
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charles gates
May 29, 2017 8:30 pm

i live in pa got lung disorder from smoking looking to see if i can recived a monthly payment

Nancy
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Nancy
June 11, 2017 1:42 pm
Reply to  Jessica

Thanks for the above link Jessica! Anybody that does not believe this is an untrue claim should go to Jessica’s link!

~Jen
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~Jen
June 3, 2017 9:16 pm
Reply to  charles gates

I guess you could get a monthly payment. However, it would probably involve SS Disability. And if you are already on SS you can kiss that good-bye

John Gaines
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John Gaines
May 29, 2017 9:21 pm

I was exposed to cigarette smoke in the US Navy for four years on a US Navy ship without my being able to require a smoke free environment. This in turn caused me to start smoking as I was again exposed to it in my everyday job for the next 15 years.
I now severe greatly and have to have a Bipap/oxygen machine everyday of my life now. I deserve compensation from this Agreement!

Ray
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Ray
May 30, 2017 12:54 pm

Read the Master Settlement Agreement for yourself at WIKIPEDIA. An individual can NOT collect any funds.

Scam How
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June 1, 2017 11:56 am
Reply to  Ray

Wikipedia does NOT say that. Wikipedia is randomly edited by anyone. It’s filled with biased disinformation. I feel sorry for you if you make decisions based on what some shmuck wrote at wiki!

S P
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S P
June 3, 2017 2:18 pm
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Yes, anyone can edit but they have editors who review and try to make sure its as accurate as possible. So dont talk like you know how thinks work and base opinions on that.

Lynne
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Lynne
June 11, 2017 12:50 pm
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It’s a scam; they’re looking for an investment where you put up money; go to here for an explanation:
https://www.stockgumshoe.com/reviews/money-map-report/whats-fitz-geralds-big-tobacco-must-pay-teaser-all-about

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May 30, 2017 1:56 pm
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F Davis
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F Davis
June 2, 2017 10:21 am

Travis–It would be great if you could also research the 26F program that Keith Fitzgerald and others also try to say people can profit from. And, thanks for all of your info on the Tobacco Settlement–Thanks Frankie

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Travis Johnson, Stock Gumshoe
June 2, 2017 10:24 am
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Jerry
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Jerry
June 15, 2017 3:43 am

Tnx, Travis: Excellent Article! Now I know Muni Bonds. IF I had a portfolio where $500K represented 10% of the portfolio, I would consider the Tobacco Bonds. $2300/mo on that, ain’t too bad (5%)… Sounded like Fitz’s $250 was a front end load of some sort… What am I going to doux with a $1 dollar return on that…?

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Carlos Wallace
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Carlos Wallace
May 31, 2017 5:23 pm

How do you apply for your share

JFC
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JFC
June 1, 2017 5:50 pm
Reply to  Carlos Wallace

You go to your local Wal-Mart, apply for a job, and work like the rest of us. No free hand outs, Hillary didn’t win and you’re not a slave to the government! No one’s going to give you jack for free – this is a scam, obviously.

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suga
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suga
June 3, 2017 1:31 pm
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rotflmbo

Gabby Lamermour
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Gabby Lamermour
June 5, 2017 6:28 am
Reply to  JFC

Many people believe what they hear on the radio or Fox TV and then base all their opinions on whatever they understand. Unfortunately they are deluding themselves and gave their brains away for free. Education has failed miserably.

Scott
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Scott
June 6, 2017 2:11 pm
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So based on your judgement the person you directed your comment to does not work like you or me because he wants a piece of the tobacco pie. Maybe this person
is a full time smoker who wants compensation and deserves it. Keep your judgements to yourself you wont get anything done here by using them.

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Scam How
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June 1, 2017 11:53 am

How does one collect the money? We shouldn’t have to pay $39 to some scammer for the info. Plus if this were true, why would he need our $39?? He’d be making his $6000 a month himself!

This is probably money paid to the state govs, nothing more. How does this scammer get away with his scam vids and pages? at purchases.moneymappress I’m linking this scam page with my aka here, DON”T BUY!!!

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Harry
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Harry
June 1, 2017 6:29 pm

My understanding of that Deal was that if Tobacco Co’s paid in then no individual could sue them. It’s sort of like the Workers Comp deal if your company has it then you can not sue them for injury. It’s sort of like Mafia protection.

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benny
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benny
June 1, 2017 7:00 pm

hahaha you are all fools of course this is a scam

jeff l craig
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jeff l craig
June 1, 2017 9:29 pm

I filled some crap out on a website can’t remember where about a couple months later got a check for a 100 bucks thought it was BS. Said could’nt offer anymore because of underage which I thought was more BS because they were targeting kids with candy cigs in 60s and 70s did’nt think check was any good took to walmart and they cashed it about had a heart atttack

tiggeerr
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tiggeerr
June 2, 2017 7:53 pm
Reply to  jeff l craig

Sir, could you please post the address to which you sent the form? Can you remember what was on the form?

bjj
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bjj
June 8, 2017 3:29 pm
Reply to  tiggeerr

he is talking about the Marlboro lights settlement it’s over you can’t file a claim any longer.
I got 236 bucks from them but it was a one-time check and like I said the settlement is over.

Debby
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Debby
June 2, 2017 7:23 pm

Money from the MSA is paid to individual states to compensate the states for costs arising from health problems caused by the use of cigarettes and other tobacco products. The money is not for individuals with tobacco-related health problems. To get money for tobacco-related health problems, an individual would have to sue a tobacco manufacturer(s) directly.

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fred foster
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fred foster
June 2, 2017 10:21 pm

I watch the the ad . and thought why not even it sounds to good to be true. Anyway i paid . They said i would get an e-mail telling me more about it and how it works within 20 min. Well it has been 12 hours now and still not a word. I think i just wasted $ 39,oo. Live and learn !!!

Eileen
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Eileen
June 10, 2017 8:29 am
Reply to  fred foster

ell feel better , now they want $250.00 0n how to apply. So just think you got off cheap.

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