#1 - Scott Been vs John Bunszel
Legal X Lawsuit Exposes NFT Scam - Filed May 12th, 2025 — Montgomery County, Texas
⚖️ Overview
On May 12th, 2025, Scott Been officially filed a lawsuit in Montgomery County, Texas, against John Bunszel, accusing him of fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and conspiracy. This legal filing targets a fraudulent NFT scheme that promised monthly token rewards, but delivered none.
👤 Plaintiff
Scott Been 📍 Porter, TX Filed via: Montgomery County Court at Law #6 Attorney: Javier Martinez
🎯 Defendant
John Bunszel 📍 Hanson, Massachusetts Accused of operating a deceptive NFT project and partnering with a known fraudster.
📜 The Scheme
In June 2022:
Plaintiff purchased an NFT from the Defendant for $5,000.
Agreement promised a monthly 2.5% token reward (Carbon Tokens).
No tokens were ever delivered.
Subsequent investigations revealed the NFT was part of a larger scam involving Defendant’s partner, Alfonso Knoll.
🚨 The Allegations
1. Breach of Contract
Defendant failed to deliver rewards as outlined in the agreement.
2. Unjust Enrichment
Defendant profited while Plaintiff lost $5,000 with zero return.
3. Fraud
Misleading promises were knowingly made to induce investment.
4. Conspiracy to Commit Fraud
The Defendant and his partner are alleged to have coordinated multiple scams.
5. DTPA Violations
Defendant violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by concealing material facts and misrepresenting benefits.
💥 Damages Sought
Monetary Relief: Over $20,000
Treble Damages: As allowed under DTPA
Attorney Fees
Exemplary/Punitive Damages
🧾 What This Means
This case highlights a real-world consequence of deceptive NFT projects. Investors are encouraged to remain vigilant and always research deeply before committing funds, especially when rewards seem too good to be true.
📂 Full Petition (PDF)
Click here to read the full filed lawsuit
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