Fake CSM selling to veterans in El Paso... how do we protect people from this business?

SSG Jeremy Siebenaller — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:39:21 -0500

COL Sam Russell Has brought to my attention that there is a Poser in the mists of El Paso!!! Ofelia Webb whom works as a manager of Omni Military Loans claims to be a Ret. CSM. This MAY have been true if and only if CSM Ofelia Webb wasn't reduced in rank and sentenced to confinement after found guilty at her court martial (in which Col Russell and myself both attended) She was forced to retire as a SSG after found guilty in a extortion ring while she was in command of the 94th Brigade Support Battalion at FOB Rustimiyah Iraq during our rotation 07-09. Please help us bust her out and hold her accountable for her actions!!!!
In a "mission statement" on her Branches website she states:
“As a member of the Omni team, I understand military culture and realize the importance of not only establishing, but maintaining a relationship of trust and care with our customers.” -Ofelia Webb
I found that pretty knee Slapping Ironic! Please help us bust her out!
https://www.omnimilitaryloans.com/location/el-paso-tx/
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/report/sigir/sigir-2010-04_appf.pdf (read appendix F)

Omni Military Loans in El Paso, TX

Providing lending services to soldiers at Fort Bliss and White Sands MR. Call Omni Financial in TX at 915-566-6664 or apply online.

Response by SSG Ralph Innes made Nov 13 at 2014 11:42 AM

SSG Ralph Innes — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:42:17 -0500

She needs to be busted out and closed down. Court martialed for extortion and now preying on the those that need a quick buck. What a POS. And thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Nov 13 at 2014 11:56 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:56:11 -0500

This has Ms. Webb's sentence in it.

https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/Portals%5CFiles%5CACCAOther.nsf/MOD/42A17140DE1054B785257B5F0062B1C0/$FILE/mo-davenport,%20cj.pdf

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Nov 13 at 2014 12:00 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:00:53 -0500

We all know that Omni is a shady business as it is, but if she is just a manager then she is just an employee and nothing we can really do about it. It's up to the institution to employ her and I am pretty confident they like her saying that she is a retired CSM.
I'd file a complaint with the BBB although they probably aren't a member.
File a complaint with the city business license issuing authority, although there probably won't be disciplinary action it will be part of public record.
Protest outside the establishment on public property. Speak to law enforcement and make them aware of your plans to do so and they can give you guidance on authorized place to protest.
Write a letter to the owner and the franchise.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Nov 13 at 2014 12:19 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:19:30 -0500

Maybe contact the local investigative news team or consumer protection team and provide them the court documents and a link to the website and I'm sure they'll be happy to confront her for an interview. They love juicy stories like that. I'd also screen shot that webpage as I'm sure it will be soon changed.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Nov 13 at 2014 12:30 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:30:49 -0500

Ok I emailed them I couldn't resist. See below.

The general manager at Omni Financial Military Loans, Ms. Webb is claiming to be a retired Command Sergeant Major on the companies official web page. Here is the link. https://www.omnimilitaryloans.com/location/el-paso-tx/
What you will find in this link is that this person is not a retired CSM and was actually reduced in rank to SSG and forced to retire after being found guilty of several charges to include abusing her command authority and running an extortion ring on the military base in Iraq. It is not doubt she is using her claim as a "retired CSM" to gain the trust of local service members in need of financial assistance. I think this is something that should be investigated and aggressively confronted. Ms. Webb should be afforded the opportunity to defend her claims on camera and explain her quote “As a member of the Omni team, I understand military culture and realize the importance of not only establishing, but maintaining a relationship of trust and care with our customers.”
Here is the link to the court proceedings and sentencing. http://www.jagcnet.army.mil/Portals%5CFiles%5CACCAOther.nsf/MOD/42A17140DE1054B785257B5F0062B1C0/$FILE/mo-davenport,%20cj.pdf
Please do not let individuals like this continue to take advantage of and manipulate our service members.
This was brought to my attention by a military networking site known as Rally Point. Here is a link to the discussion page.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/anyone-in-el-paso-tx-you-ve-got-a-poser-in-your-ranks?c=1&page=1&urlhash=325238#325238
Thanks for your consideration.
SSG Robert Burns

Omni Military Loans in El Paso, TX

Providing lending services to soldiers at Fort Bliss and White Sands MR. Call Omni Financial in TX at 915-566-6664 or apply online.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 1:18 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:18:38 -0500

Someone in Fort Bliss should let Division HQ/Garrison HQ know so they could add this location to the off limits policy letter

Response by SSG Jeremy Siebenaller made Nov 13 at 2014 4:52 PM

SSG Jeremy Siebenaller — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:52:16 -0500

Alright guys (and COL Sam Russell) I've notified the local investigative news channel(s) and as I have also been speaking with the Facebook page "Stolen Valor" and also contacted Omni themselves...We're getting our best foot forward. As you can probably already tell, this lady was HELL for a young enlisted soldiers that didn't fall prey to her bullshit, while others did. So maybe this IS my way of smiling back with my middle finger as high as it can be...This actually make me proud! While it has never been confirmed and I never really thought about it until the court martial, days after Webb allowed multiple local nationals on base without any background check what so ever, 1-66 Armor had arrived at our FOB. With in 3 days we had gotten mortared SO precisely that we had 4 mortars make dead on shots...I don't think this is coincidence! 3 of these boys were killed within a week of being on our FOB. If it was or was not Webb's doings we will never know but something tells me it wasn't just random that out of the 6 years our FOB was stood up...not ones did we get attacked to spot on...until then. I hold this pretty personal even more so because I know that I and 15 other soldiers in my battalion had to stay an extra 3 months after everyone else left and was at home with their families because these worthless individuals needed baby sat. I beg of you guys...if you can make this a big deal, I will forever be in your debt.

Response by SGT Thomas Lucken made Nov 17 at 2014 12:02 PM

SGT Thomas Lucken — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:02:17 -0500

Report it to the Division CSM!!!! If there is anything he can do, he will!!!!

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Nov 18 at 2014 10:17 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:17:31 -0500

Any update on this?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 8:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:57:24 -0500

Any update on this? We shouldn't let Ms. Webb continue to get away with the lies. We cannot allow her to influence our soldiers and be involved it their financing given her currupt history and financial abuse.

Response by SFC Steve Welsch made Dec 11 at 2014 11:56 AM

SFC Steve Welsch — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:56:02 -0500

Hmm, I may drop by to see her.

Response by SSG Jeremy Siebenaller made Jan 15 at 2015 3:54 PM

SSG Jeremy Siebenaller — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:54:54 -0500

SFC (Retired) Bob White (Executive Vice President of Omni Loan) Personally called me while I was at work today, to let me know that Ofilia Webb's employment as of today has been terminated!I appreciate all of your support and help! We are doing amazing things here Rally Point!!!! COL Sam Russell

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2015 4:07 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:07:43 -0500

I think in addition to SSG Robert Burns fine email. See if the business is connected with a Chamber of Commerce or Business association in El Paso. If so, a letter like what the good SSG emailed would be in order. Aof Commerce take membership in their organizations seriously and only want reputable businesses as members.
I would also contact every VFW, AL, AmVets, VietNow, and every veteran's group in El Paso and let them them know as well.

Response by SSG Jeremy Todd made May 20 at 2015 1:45 PM

SSG Jeremy Todd — Wed, 20 May 2015 13:45:22 -0400

Wow
I've been searching for her story for a while.
I just started researching lately and am extrememly happy to see that she is getting the negative press she deserves.
I hope Col Russell recovered from her treason.
I origianlly wrote an article called "Webb of Deceit" and sent it to Army Times back in 09.
Seems like she's recovered quite well and is back at scammin military members: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EXo34FOYQU8
PS
I was the camera guy w 4/10
Jeremy

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Response by PFC Sara Jimenez made Aug 7 at 2019 6:47 PM

PFC Sara Jimenez — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:47:50 -0400

I happened to google this womans name, looking for her Facebook page, and found this. This woman is my kids stepmom now and we had no clue about any of this. I'm completely shocked..

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2021 11:11 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:11:06 -0500

Wonder if anyone every connected these stories before. She wasn't above reproach in Afganistan makes me wonder about Aberdeen. Never compromise your integrity. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1997/08/16/aberdeen-jury-convicts-sergeant-in-mixed-verdict/df443322-b60c-4051-9eb6-5eff41caa58d/

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Response by SSG Gertrude Pecnik made Jun 24 at 2022 2:28 PM

SSG Gertrude Pecnik — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:28:33 -0400

First of all she is a retired CSM because you retire with the highest rank you held period. Second she got her punishment. Why is this COL so determent to ruin her beyond the military. I really question his motive. He should have kept his big mouth shut

Response by Manuel Guzman made Oct 31 at 2022 11:01 AM

Manuel Guzman — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:01:59 -0400

Seems this person is now pretending to be Ret. CSM Dallas Aragon-Sierra.
She doesnt give up, even saying she's earned two Bronze Stars.