you guys got screwed ...why would you send money for a deal like this over the phone....though Steve and his associated are indeed lying and committing fraud only very few fall for it...your money is gone ...go to the railroad commission and the cftc also complain to the los angeles district attorney
he also owns leland bullion they do the do same to investors in precious metals
His house is in foreclosure, tax liens and we beat his butt in court for fraud, forgery and several other criminal acts.
If you really need to know, Mr. Thompson is now being sued for 5.3 million by two former clients. I know them personally. Do not be fooled or led astray by Mr. Thompson.