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To: Wyätt Gwyön who wrote (43401)	10/13/2005 1:37:52 PM
From: mishedlo	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110194

I think they get their money (or at least most of it). Accounts were frozen for 15 days so that an orderly withdrawal can be arranged. That is my take. Mish

To: Wyätt Gwyön who wrote (43401)	10/13/2005 2:20:46 PM
From: Chaka	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110194

what does that mean for people with futures accts at Lind-Waldock? ouch! Only Refco Capital Markets is frozen. Apparently, their commodities and futures sub-division is fine. In any case, I asked for my money back and they promised to wire it to me - lets see. -------------------------------- Refco Capital Markets Ltd., an offshore broker for stocks, bonds and currencies, is the subsidiary that former CEO Phillip Bennett, 57, allegedly used to help hide up to $545 million in bad debts. Bennett was indicted on federal charges Wednesday that he caused Refco to file fraudulent statements to securities regulators. He is free on a $50 million bond.

To: Wyätt Gwyön who wrote (43401)	10/13/2005 2:35:53 PM
From: patron_anejo_por_favor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110194

Holy $hit! 66 billion in liabilities?! I never even heard of that POS before now, makes you wonder what other balance sheet surprises are floating around out there.... And yeah, to say I'm glad I'm not a customer of their's right around now is putting it mildly!