MeShawn Dimos

What “Never Forget” Means to Me, 25 Years Later

Twenty-five years later, I still remember the second plane, the faces of people trying to get onto Fort Lewis, and the uncertainty of that morning. But I also remember what came afterward, when Americans came together in a way I wish we hadn’t forgotten.
The Anatomy of a Suspected Facebook Group Scam, Part 3: Follow the Money

What started as suspicious Facebook activity led to merchandise links, an outside storefront, and then something much more personal: my own photograph showing up in the trail.
The Anatomy of a Suspected Facebook Group Scam, Part 2: Engagement Is the Bait

A Facebook group with nearly 28,000 members was getting people to comment, share photos and supply local knowledge. In Part 2, I look at what those requests may tell us, and why the pattern matters.
The Anatomy of a Suspected Facebook Group Scam, Part 1: Who’s Running the Show?

A Facebook group about Guam had nearly 28,000 members and looked perfectly normal. Then I checked who was running it. Here’s what I found, and what you can learn from it.
I Walked Away from LegalShield. 13 Years Later, I’m Still Here.

August 23, 2026 marks 13 years since I became an Independent LegalShield Associate…again. “Again?” you say. Well, that “again” is actually an important part of the story! You see, I first found LegalShield around 2001. At the time, the way it was presented to me felt very “Amway-ish” (if you know, you know). There was…

What “Never Forget” Means to Me, 25 Years Later