Original Norvergence Website: http://norvergencesolutions.tripod.com/aboutus/index.htm

From MSNBC News:

One of the scariest equipment-leasing tales in years is unfolding in a Newark, N.J. bankruptcy court, involving two fast-talking brothers who hauled in millions hawking a mysterious blue box they called the "Matrix."

Their company, Norvergence, was founded by Peter Salzano and Thomas N. Salzano in 2001. They used the Matrix to turn Norvergence (2003 revenues: $143 million) into a powerhouse reselling telecom services. Powerhouse, that is, until the privately held Newark company was forced by creditors into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June.

In its three years of existence Norvergence hired 1,800 sales and other employees, who called on travel agencies, print shops and real estate brokers -- businesses with little tech savvy. The pitch was that the Matrix would deliver unlimited broadband, landline and cell phone service with no per-minute charges. The Matrix, the company touted, was a "merged access transport intelligent exchange" whose "algorithms create the most efficient use of T-1 loops ever."

Norvergence went bankrupt and now the leasing company is suing me! What do I do NOW?

Update 3-10-2006

Ok, I'll get right to the chase:

First thing to do when facing a lawsuit from a Norvergence Leasing Company; get them to send you all the paperwork they have that pertains to the case. By disclosure laws, they must provide the defendant and his attorney all documents, evidence, etc that will be used in the case. Put your emotions to the side. Take a breath, and get your head in the game.

After you receive notice of the lawsuit (pending or actual) you have a certain amount of time to respond. It is very common to contact the law firm issuing the suit and requesting an extension while you prepare your defense. Do it. You attorney will guide you through this process. If you don't have an attorney yet, stop reading and GO GET ONE.

I suggest the following (in order of importance)

1. Send a complaint against both NorV and your LC to the FTC. Explain how the NorV scam mirrors File the Leasecomm case and that the leases need to be voided. Add any other fraud or misrepresentation that you personally experienced. File your complaint online at

Complaint Form

Send supporting documents to:

Federal Trade Commission

600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20580

and then SEND A COPY, including supporting documents, to

Federal Trade Commission

Att: Robert J. Schroeder, Esq.

915 2nd Avenue, Suite 2896

Seattle, WA 98174
206-220-4477
206-220-6366 (fax)

Welcome to Fight The Scam, a web site dedicated to gathering and presenting information on the current Norvergence scandal / fraud perpetrated by the Salzano brothers, Peter Salzano and Thomas N. Salzano. This site is not about finding another carrier or trying to get you to pay money into a class action lawsuit, as many sites seem to do regarding the Norvergence scam. Information is the key to fighting these leases, and here is the place you will find it in a concise format. We will update this site daily, or as needed as this complicated and sorted story unfolds.