There's even a website dedicated to his fraud's http://frankiefraud.com/

And I believe he's calling you out on his Facebook page, but apparently you've agreed to his demands!

What a psycho ;-(

I agree with Anthony, maybe you can make enough of a stink that he'll retreat and decide to find some other person to vulture off instead.

If you are considering getting a lawyer, make sure you find one with a lot of experience in this type of litigation. Not just someone who says they're an entertainment lawyer, make sure they've specifically litigated copyright infringement cases.

I found a free legal clinic for artists you might want to check out. At least, you can consult for free and if you meet certain specifications they'll hook you up with a pro bono (free) attorney. Should at least be able to get some information completely free:

https://vlany.org/artists/artists-services/

And this link is more of a lawyer referral service but it has a pro bono application:

https://www.calawyersforthearts.org/need-a-lawyer.html
  

Not that you should necessarily go with a free lawyer. You should find a good lawyer who you're comfortable with, first and foremost. But, you can hopefully get some free info as to your options.

Might also be worth contacting the WGA as he's claiming he registered the script with them... I have a feeling that he hasn't... unless he's invented time travel!

But they might be interested to know that he's dragging their name into it...

I commented on his facebook page... wow! This dude is sick!

Thanks, MarkitZero!

Facebook - Me too

Unbelievable - this guy is seriously delusional.  I got creeped out just skimming his FB posts.

Sorry you're having to deal with this BS.  Hope you can get it sorted without too much grief.

Amusingly he's deleted my post on his facebook page...

I thought I'd reach out to his agent and see if he'd be interested in an interview... unsurprisingly the email bounced back from UTAs server due to Invalid Recipient...

You couldn't make this stuff up... well obviously we could, given the talent on SS

First of all, I don't believe for five seconds he has any lawyers on retainer.

Personally, I'd call or write a letter to UTA and let them know this guy stole your script and is listed as one of their clients on IMDb. The last thing they need is a known fraud on their client list. Once he gets busted for that, IMDb may take action against him.

I don't know if you've told him to halt the project based on the screenplay he stole from you, but if you haven't, I would.


Addendum:
Actually, he doesn't have a rep named in his contact info on IMDb. It's just the generic UTA information contact. This leads me to believe he's falsely claiming to be repped at UTA. Still, I would contact them to let them know what's going on.

Congrats on getting Lindsay Lohan attached to your movie, Michael.

Kidding aside, use every avenue available at your disposal. As Breanne said, get in contact with UTA, just in case. I know when YT has something that infringes copyright, you can have it pulled. I don't know if that works the same way with FB and Twitter. If so, may want to look into that. Also, I've never tried seeing if you can look up what's registered with WGA, but I know you can do that with the Copyright Office. If need be, make that connection. Beyond that, I can't think of any other preliminary steps to take.

He lists his UTA agent on his Facebook page and their email address, as mentioned above the email address just bounces back from the UTA server...

It's like he's got a vague understanding of catfishing but doesn't really get how it works!

that sucks, dude. if the guy is going to produce it himself, there isn't much you can do until after it's made. get all your ducks in a line/paperwork in order, and then wait to see what happens. did you tell the people who optioned it off you yet?

I would save screen shots of any pertinent pages for future reference, including his fb about page and his IMDb pro page.

Quoted from AnthonyCawood He lists his UTA agent on his Facebook page and their email address, as mentioned above the email address just bounces back from the UTA server... It's like he's got a vague understanding of catfishing but doesn't really get how it works!

Yes, he seems to be as much a wannabe as a con artist as he is as a filmmaker.

There are four people named Allison on staff at UTA right now and none have a last name that starts with a “K.” If he was legitimate, it wouldn't make sense to put his agent's email address on his fb page. It would just get her a bunch of unsolicited emails.

If it were me, I would bite the bullet. hire a lawyer for a basic cease and desist order.

Or get a cameraman and make a documentary about him...