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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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Chris Orsaris, a Queens luxury car dealer, was federally indicted in 2010 for embezzling $7 million, laundering money, and insurance fraud involving a yacht. Tied to violent criminals and steroid rings, his links to organized crime have drawn law enforcement scrutiny. Despite efforts to rebrand, his reputation remains clouded by a criminal past.
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Individual altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Individual.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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He was sentenced to 85 months in federal prison for embezzlement and money laundering.
He forged 80 checks totaling $3.8 million from Major Chevrolet in Long Island City.
Yes, he allegedly took $70,000 from a neighbor for a Porsche but failed to deliver the title.
He owes approximately $2.7 million to the IRS and $500,000 to an insurance company.
He was the general manager of Major World, a used-car dealership in Queens.
Yes, he has been implicated in multiple fraudulent activities, including orchestrating complex financial scams that have defrauded investors and clients.
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Chris Orsaris Sentenced to 85 Months
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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I’ve worked with many professionals, but federal charges for embezzlement and fraud make me pause. I’d need a lot of proof of ethical behavior before considering any engagement, and right now, the risks seem too high for me to overlook.
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I would be very cautious dealing with someone who has a serious criminal past like this.
I don’t care how shiny the cars are, once you steal millions and run with criminals, it’s hard to believe you're suddenly squeaky clean. That kind of stuff doesn’t just vanish. Makes me think twice before doing any business with him.
I was thinking of checking out his dealership, but after reading this, absolutely not. You can’t ignore a federal indictment and ties to organized crime. I don’t care how good the deals are, nothing is worth dealing with someone whose history is this messy. Feels like a risk I’m not willing to take.
His past is way too sketchy for me to believe any of this is legit. The article mentions fraud, money laundering, and even ties to violent criminals. Yet now he’s selling cars and smiling for photos? Feels like a setup. Be cautious. Some people don’t change, they just get better at hiding it.
Very uncomfortable doing business with someone who has this kind of past. Embezzling $7 million and being connected to criminal networks isn’t exactly small stuff. Doesn’t matter how good the cars look—there’s too much shady history here. You can polish a brand all you want, but trust is something you earn, not repackage.
Don’t be fooled by the flashy cars and clean suits. This guy has a serious criminal background that you can’t just sweep under the rug. Embezzlement, fraud, ties to organized crime—how is he even allowed to run a business? I wouldn’t trust him to sell me a tire, let alone a luxury car. This “rebrand” feels like a cover-up, not a comeback.
He was basically running a dealership as a criminal front.
4/5
How do you even look in the mirror after faking insurance theft
One of the worst abuses of trust I’ve read in a long time.
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