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Local businessman Bettito Frett appeals to public to help save his ‘lifetime investments’

- seeking $150K as security for legal costs; Promises to repay loan with up to 50% interest
Faced with the prospect of losing his 'lifetime investments' and feeling like he has run out of options, local businessman Bettito Frett has turned to the public for finance assistance, which he has promised to repay. Photo: VINO/File
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Faced with the prospect of losing his “lifetime investments” and feeling like he has run out of options, local businessman Bettito Frett has turned to the public for finance assistance, which he has promised to repay.

In a social media post recently, Mr Frett described the request as an urgent one.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is an urgent request from your local, devoted friend Bettito Frett. I am appealing to you for assistance, financial assistance that is.

“I have been wronged and I stand to lose my lifetime investments and in the circumstances, I am requesting a private loan in the amount of $150.000, repayable one year after the date of issue. Repayment will be guaranteed by way of security to the lender.”

Mr Frett added that the funds are needed before or on July 23, 2023, to pay security for legal costs into the courts and “failure to pay will lead to my appeal case being thrown out or dismissed.

“Please assist me in my quest to preserve my investment and get justice. I can be contacted on 499-1144 or you can email me at bfrealestatevi@gmail.com,” Mr Frett appealed.

Mr Frett optimistic about winning court appeal

Speaking to our news centre today, July 14, 2023, Mr Frett said he has not turned to any other bank or the Government for help because he is not optimistic they will be willing to help.

While Mr Frett declined to give information about the court matter he needs the money for, he said he has a good chance of winning the appeal as the Judge reportedly said he has “an arguable point.”

Further, Mr Frett said he would be willing to pay up to 50% interest on the loan.

He also said the lender does not have to be one person but it could be a group of persons.

The local businessman was one of many whose properties were hard hit by the hurricanes of 2017 and has found the going tough afterward.

68 Responses to “Local businessman Bettito Frett appeals to public to help save his ‘lifetime investments’”

  • Rubber Duck (14/07/2023, 15:17) Like (49) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do you have $150,000 of unincumbered assets?
    There is no point offering security over an asset that is already charged to the bank and in which there is no equity.
    • Maka (15/07/2023, 18:58) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
      STOP continually chasing the all-mighty dollar and retire like the rest of us. We are the same age and I have worked my entire life and have no mortgage, no outstanding bills, I shop wisely and go on vacations when I want to and sleep soundly and happily for my remaining years. That is peace of mind. I could not imagine still running around trying to still make deal after deal, which might cause my early demise. RELAX and ENJOY YOURSELF, man!
  • Funny (14/07/2023, 15:19) Like (77) Dislike (6) Reply
    just that, its funny he wants a handout instead of selling some of his properties to cover costs.
  • everybody need help (14/07/2023, 15:31) Like (57) Dislike (5) Reply
    I need help too
  • Don’t Frett It (14/07/2023, 15:31) Like (68) Dislike (0) Reply
    Must be a few thousand Fretts on island , if family won’t help who will?
  • Rubber Duck (14/07/2023, 15:43) Like (29) Dislike (5) Reply
    He is a very popular guy who has made no enemies at all so he should have no problem.

    In fact I will throw in the first 50 ……..cents.
    • Rubber Duck (14/07/2023, 17:47) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
      Stop using my name.
      • Rubber Duck (14/07/2023, 23:04) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply

        You are cretinous nincompoop incapable of inventing your own handle

        • da real Rubber Duck (15/07/2023, 14:39) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
          The two of you are imposters, I am the real Rubber Duck
    • Rubber Duck (14/07/2023, 20:27) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Rubber Duck, Rubber Duck, Rubber Duck, Rubber Duck, Rubber Duck……….Rubber Duck…. ????????????????????
  • Anonymous (14/07/2023, 15:49) Like (38) Dislike (9) Reply
    you all save Demion now save betitio
  • @Funny (14/07/2023, 15:54) Like (22) Dislike (17) Reply
    If you aren’t willing to help Mr. Frett then don’t bother to comment. Did you stop to think that perhaps all his properties are tied up with the bank therefore, if he were to sell, funds obtained from the sale would immediately go to the bank towards outstanding debts? Use your common sense.
    • @@Funny (14/07/2023, 16:26) Like (43) Dislike (1) Reply
      yes i did use my common sense, he wants $150k for a court case he could lose easliy and he offers what as security if not property? Think before you blog
      • @@Funny (14/07/2023, 17:48) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
        You are correct - everything he owns is charged to the bank. That is exactly what he has no security to offer.
    • @ Funny 1 (15/07/2023, 04:46) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Therefore that you commented suggests that you helped. How much did you stump up?
  • Rfg (14/07/2023, 15:59) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? what a joke
  • Really? (14/07/2023, 16:02) Like (43) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maybe if Bettito had paid many of his bills he wouldn't need to go to court?
  • Sheldon (14/07/2023, 16:08) Like (14) Dislike (12) Reply
    But isnt his son a big movie star?
  • Hmm (14/07/2023, 16:10) Like (14) Dislike (9) Reply
    but he aint collecting rent from one of his property close by the pier park???
  • Blind Man (14/07/2023, 16:22) Like (34) Dislike (4) Reply
    Well since everyone coming out looking assistant I going to bury my pride and ask for help to pay off my mortgage with republic bank only seeking 300,000.00 and willing to pay back 1500.00 monthly until repaid. Can't afford to pay any interest on it so please help I'm appealing to the public to help.
  • Greg (14/07/2023, 16:38) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Everything seems to be tied up in one bank, so he can't sell anything right now.
  • Shameful (14/07/2023, 17:08) Like (34) Dislike (8) Reply

    Damion started off this Public Begging Trend, now Betito, I wonder who’s next? Trust me another one gonna soon come out.
    Them doing sh** with their money and wanna come bawling to the public for help.
    I don’t have it and even if I did, NOT a dime of mine.
    They need to get their acts together.
    Betito if u have to sell to save, u have to compromise and do what u have to do.
    My advice to the lenders, “BE CAREFUL AND DO NOT LEND WHAT U CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE.”

    • Eldread (15/07/2023, 08:22) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      How beautiful socialism will be like when yashua break 1 loaf of bread and feed everyone which is exactly socialism, rather than the capitalist behavior of burning money on beers, smoking and other waste of conspicuous consumption be it cloth unhealthy food to give heart attack, form a organization to help build BVI people, when you lose you property to foreign banks, it's your ancestors who shed tears and blood so you could have it, so let's all get together and help retain it. When you go on the stock market and hear the billions these beer and coca cola company make, put your excessive funds towards helping someone, in the vicissitudes of time you may need help, so build the culture of helping BVI born.
  • ed (14/07/2023, 17:14) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr.Buckteetho Frett is really something else. Why should anyone invest in you, with the understanding that u dont win your case, your financially ruined and they are $150k broker? Dat sum risk you have the balls to ask for.
    • UK Own (15/07/2023, 12:04) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      That's Why we Miss Fahie ! He helped half who talking Bad about Betito.
  • Flash Harry (14/07/2023, 17:39) Like (25) Dislike (5) Reply
    I am appealing to the people of the BVI to help me buy a Ferrari.

    Just a small one for $250,000


    Please send the money as soon as possible.
  • rover (14/07/2023, 17:46) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Karma has caught up with Betito.
  • Bounced Checks (14/07/2023, 17:48) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    All those bad checks he's been giving persons to pay them, let him use one of those now. Karma is a BITCH!!!
  • lazy man (14/07/2023, 18:13) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
    I guess this man see the one with house get help so he looking same help bro people work hard for there money if you have a business what where you doing with your profit an if you wasn’t making any profit you had need close that business same time times are hard go to the rich man for help
  • l (14/07/2023, 18:17) Like (13) Dislike (7) Reply
    Also, if he owes the bank money that he hasn't paid back on time, they will not re-loan him any money. What is his history of re-payment? If I loaned you money and you found it difficult to repay me, I wouldn't deal with you again. I've been burned twice by borrowers and even though I sued them, I never got my money back, so not me again, ever!
  • Johny (14/07/2023, 18:19) Like (16) Dislike (4) Reply
    Mr fret that your fault when you were on your foot you sopose to save your money instead of playing father Christmas now where are they now
  • Folks Think Twice (14/07/2023, 19:40) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    People, don’t give these DEAD BEATS your hard earned money. As old people used to always say, “SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR A RAINY/WET DAY.”
    Remember SICKNESS knock on our doors at anytime and MEDICAL is extremely expensive.
    The NHI is not good so please save your money yo take care of yourself and not give it to these shameless beggars. WHO NEXT? Look like a Man thing, we Women aren’t so LOW.
  • Oop (14/07/2023, 19:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    U will have to check the millionaire up l estate he might be able to help you
  • Me (14/07/2023, 19:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    He to wk. He is con-artist
  • Cuz (14/07/2023, 20:16) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    You can't keep borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. Sorry you are in this bind but in the end, you will have a home and a couple of businesses which is more than I and a lot of people have. Retire peacefully now amongst the rest of us. We are old and tired.
  • laughable (14/07/2023, 20:33) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Get rid of some of those women you have and you wouybe a billionaire today!!
  • FREE ADVICE (14/07/2023, 20:39) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    ASK THE LAWYER FOR A CREDIT
  • tola (14/07/2023, 21:16) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Karna
  • Bigbigbig (14/07/2023, 22:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    After one time is another
  • Contracts (14/07/2023, 23:05) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    You need to settle the current agreements and many sub contracts before you put yourself I'm deeper shirt.. you are unbelievable. Businessman my behind. Pay back the boy his money and stop acting innocent. You wronged people and stop your lying!
  • A nice man (14/07/2023, 23:23) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Bettito is a nice man. I hope he gets through with something. Reality is, it is hard for everyone so most may not be in a position to help but best of luck.
  • Financial Conduct (14/07/2023, 23:32) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    The FSC needs to do something about the way the banks conduct their business. There are many victims and I am sick of it. They will get theirs in time. Demonic banks.
  • ... (15/07/2023, 00:38) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    pay the woman the jackpot in ur illegal casino and tel the public why u need the cash fuck off
  • Too good (15/07/2023, 04:44) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Too good to be true….Up to 50% interest? Is that simple interest, or are we talking 4.2% a month. Is he omonthly payments? What is the source of the payments? What is the collateral? You’d think he’d at least describe what security he offers. Other commenters have asked about his record of payment. He says he needs the money to pay legal costs, but won’t reveal details other than allegation that the judge says he has an “arguable point”, which does not assure victory. Seems like Mr. Frett has made some less than ideal business decisions, and now must face the consequences.
  • war lord (15/07/2023, 05:58) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    That “Casino Boat” should be worth well over $150,000.00 so he could sell it
    • Madussa (16/07/2023, 13:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ war lord, but what if the boat is also tied up in the bank? He can't sell anything now or he would.
  • The Wages of badness.. (15/07/2023, 09:04) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is future failure...All the wrong they did to people will come back to them..Tbe world is round...They are lot more suffering but afraid or not brave enough to be begging...People when you thing you are on top treat people decent and with respect..
  • Rampant (15/07/2023, 09:07) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    He need to stop spending money on these spanish girls and strip clubs. And he already owe people money and can't pay them back.
  • lisa (15/07/2023, 10:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bettito don't have no problems . All he have to do is FIND THE MONEY!!!!!
  • Pay me (15/07/2023, 15:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    He oweeeeeeeee me moneyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • no way (15/07/2023, 17:08) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    You are not like Damion!! You have assets, sell some and use the money wisely. This is not going to be a regular routine. Everybody's in trouble.
  • HoHo Ho (15/07/2023, 17:10) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Leave them young girls alone.8
  • lol (15/07/2023, 18:15) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    secured with his word? what is the security for the loan?
  • answer (15/07/2023, 19:12) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Turn your page, pray and believe God for Breakthrough youre a good person kind hearted peson
  • Rotary (15/07/2023, 21:35) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    The rotary will help him.
  • Where is Cineritage? (16/07/2023, 01:17) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Call the ndp Cindy and Heritahe. They raised money for lazy man in à rush. They can raise that for you in 2 days
  • Mark (16/07/2023, 04:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    He is talking about a court case which he may not win. Knowing that he owns alot of property. What is he offering for security?
  • BVI love (16/07/2023, 09:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I agree Mr frett doesn’t be in Mellay
    He contributes to the society show him some love
  • Gofundme (16/07/2023, 16:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bvi turn into a gofundme epidemic now, I sure more to come. I rather live on the street than ask these bad mind bvi ppl for.
  • ok (16/07/2023, 18:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    This guy doesn't have a money problem he have a budgeting issue
  • Really??!! (18/07/2023, 09:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Soooo........, since everybody begging. I only need exactly $7,642 to pay done my debt that I've been carrying since 2019. That's chump change compared to 150K and whatever Damien get. I'm working but my money still can't come up fast enough to pay it down fast enough! Lord, help a sista out nah!


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