Mac and Dennis Buy a Timeshare
Criminal Activities
Attempted Kidnapping
Attempted forcible confinement and assault: planning and taking substantial steps toward restraining a person against their will (e.g., zipties, bags over head) and threatened or attempted physical violence to coerce action—criminal attempt and assault/false imprisonment under U.S. law.
Situation:
"The characters explicitly plan and then undertake actions to 'trigger Ben's PTSD' by 'bust[ing] in like Navy SEALs, zip-tie his hands, bag over his head, and then we bash him till he buys.' They carry out break-in and aggressive attempts to coerce purchase, constituting attempted kidnapping/false imprisonment and assault even though the full consummation of the kidnapping/assault is not completed."
Fraud
Making false statements or omissions to obtain federally backed relief loans (PPP) or using funds for purposes other than represented to the lender/SBA. Under federal law, knowingly making false statements to obtain loan proceeds (and misuse of those proceeds) can constitute bank fraud and related federal offenses.
Situation:
"Throughout the episode members of the group promote and operate the 'Invigaron' multi-level marketing scheme (presentations claiming false health/wealth benefits), sell timeshare weeks through deceptive pitches, hide or obscure opt-out terms, shift downlines and otherwise manipulate buyers for profit. Frank is portrayed as the mastermind of the scheme and Dee/Charlie run presentations recruiting buyers; Mac, Dennis and Charlie solicit and sell weeks/levels and participate in duping customers (e.g., persuading Ben and Da'Maniac to buy)."
Theft
Unauthorized taking and consumption of another person's personal property (petty theft/larceny): intentionally taking possession of property belonging to someone else without that person's consent.
Situation:
"At the Invigaron presentation Da'Maniac picks up and leaves with boxes of the berry product without paying—he is seen 'just leaving the bar' having taken the berries."
Trespass
Unlawful entry into a building (school) with the intent to commit an offense inside (unauthorized entry / burglary or trespass depending on jurisdiction).
Situation:
"The group admits to having 'broke in' to Ben the Soldier's residence (dressing up and screaming, attempting to frighten him) as part of a scheme to coerce him into buying, constituting unlawful entry/trespass and related burglary behavior."