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- Hopewell Junction, NY, USA • Mar 28, 2024
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The mentioned person in the complaint collected and amount of $27100 for a basement remodeling. The contractor after collecting the funds began to make excuses for not showing up to work and promising that he was going to send workers, but those workers never arrived. He promised to buy and drop off all material for the job and never did. He began work on October 2023, and it's the end of March nothing has been done for the past three months. Now, he hides and don't ever show up to job site. he is nowhere to be found. he disappeared with the money and the materials. RKA construction and masonry under Robert Kawowski, defrauded me of $27100.

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- Washington, DC, USA • Mar 17, 2024
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Owner claims to build cabinets, sent several photos of some cabinets that he built, but never started on my design. But ripped me off for a deposit of $3000 with a fake written estimate on the company letterhead. However, it has been reported to several government "consumer protection" agencies, that are actively investigating the fraudulent charges, and the return of my money.

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- Blanchard, OK, USA • Mar 14, 2024
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Hired BMC Construction (**** ******* to construct a rv cover. We signed a contract & he required 1/2 of the price ($5700) for materials. Wrote him a check for $2850 on 8-16-2023. He never started the project, and he never provided me proof that materials were ordered but told me several times they were. I called & texted many times to get work done or repay me the deposit. Neither happened, although he assured me several times that he would refund my deposit. Each time he would provide an excuse of why he couldn’t repay. This happened 3 or 4 times.i finally ran out of patience & have filed a lawsuit against him. Court date is March 22, 2024. Since filing, I have been contacted by another person who says he was scammed for $5000, & he knows of another person who was scammed for $10,000.

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- Orlando, FL, USA • Feb 18, 2024
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Scammer Name is Adalburto Santiago, he is using this company Name New Innovation Construction LLC invoice and his Kissimmee address as business. He is completely fraud. He came and took advance did bathroom job he was supposed to finished in 3 days took him 6 weeks and kitchen he have took money and never came to do it. Left some cabinets without any measurements or how it will fit have no idea about it. Had promised to give money back after that I have been waiting 8 months and now his phone is disconnected or switched off not picking up. He have took money from our friend as well and haven’t provide any service. He is carrying contractor ID but no people or company to work with. He goes in morning to find people by lows and get anyone to do work at your house. If he is carrying any contractor license it should be terminated because he is not a contractor and people should be aware of people like this. I have found invoice that he buy his cabinets and he have bought on some different company name and when I called that cabinet company, they don’t know anything about this guy who claims to work with them. I don’t have his social security no. But I have see he have cashed my cheque and I do have his Florida Driver license and I can put his no. And photo and I am providing you this information along with this complaint. His Florida driver license no. Is S532-000-55-266-0 and his Residence address on that license is 1601 West Oakridge Rd Apt#B

Orlando, FL-32809

Birth date is 07/26/1955

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- Media, PA, USA • Feb 08, 2024
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I was looking for a reputable locally owned business. I called 'Taylor and Sons' from Brookhaven who was open on the weekend. He came on Sunday and charged me $1500 for what I now know is a $650 job without a quote before starting the work. The job finished on Sunday and garage door broke again Tuesday. When I called back I realized no one was giving business names. So I asked the first person and I was told it was 24/7 garage services. I called the technician who tole me the business was on the invoice which was garage door services. Then I called the dispatcher which told me the company was Pennsylvania garage doors. The only place online you can find the number was a company called Taylor and Sons. That company does not exist anymore.

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- Lawrenceville, GA, USA • Feb 01, 2024
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Claimed home warranty maybe expiring or has already expired.

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- Alexandria, VA, USA • Dec 05, 2023
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Was in the market for a contractor to do some commercial renovations when David Bernal popped up on Facebook market place as Steven mayers selling his services. I called and was told that Steven was a partner. David and I spoke about what was needed and he came out to look at the property and wrote up a contract the next day. I signed the contract and have a deposit to start work. Little by little he would charge for materials and other services and never return to do the job.

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- Cabin John, MD, USA • Nov 26, 2023
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A person dropped off a flier off for Roof Assistance Hotline that claims to charge $6000 for a new roof. The company seems to be a scam of some sort based upon their marketing amd website. They have fake google reviews. They also had a referral letter from Mario (who the targeted peraon knew and did contact). He did give a referral when the targeted person asked about this company by name

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- Pompano Beach, FL, USA • Nov 02, 2023
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I get these about once every couple of months. They basically tell me they want repairs or home improvements on a home that is not theirs and they tried their scams this was one of them starting with him texting back and forth I actually went to the house and the lady that lived there said they just bought the house a year ago and they're not selling they have no idea what I'm talking about

This was texting.

I am Donald, got your contact on google as an home remodeling services in Lauderhill, FL. I recently acquired a new home, and your services that fall under your expertise. They include: -Interior Painting - Paving Installation - Door Installation If you offer any of these services, it would be greatly appreciated if you could kindly provide me with your email address so that I will send information to you, including necessary details for a give me an estimate.

What's the address

6440 NW 54th Ct, Mauderhill, FL 33319

There's no Donald as a property owner. Are you a homeowner?

I'm working on some documents

Okay when you when you're the homeowner let me know

change of ownership

Im at the gate can you buzz me in

what gate?

Im at the house

You won't be able to gain access i told you

I'm talking to the homeowner they say they don't know you or selling the house

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- Chickasha, OK, USA • Oct 24, 2023
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I met Dakota ******** at ********* ****** while I was inquiring to an employee about my rental property I was looking to hire a contractor for. Mr. ******** overheard our conversation and offered his personal business services. Mr. ******** emailed me his company information and we discussed what all needed to be done, agreed on a price, met up again in person and did a walk through of the property, and signed a contract for services. Mr ******** requested payment through cash app but I did not have that account, he refused a check stating he had a divorce suit and could not access his account and had to buy supplies to complete the job. He requested cash to pay his workers and to buy supplies up front. Two days later he requested more money and asked for the supplies to be bought so he could start the job. We denied extra money but we went ahead and purchased the supplies needed. He never picked up the supplies from OKC that I purchased, so I had to go pick them up . Three of his workers hung three pieces of sheetrock and we haven't seen him since. We have tried contacting Mr. ******** to get services rendered or money returned but he refuses to communicate and claims he is down on his luck.

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- El Paso, TX, USA • Sep 08, 2023
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HE WAS SUPPOSE TO PAINT OUR HOME AND SO DOME REPAIRS AROUND MY HOME, HE WENT AND PAINT THE OUTSIDE AND LEFT A MESS AND LATER ON SAID HE HAD TO FIRE HIS EMPLOYESS AND HE WOULD REFUND THE MONEY TO US. I HAD TO MAKE A POLICE REPORT HE HAS NOT ANSWERED OUR CALLS OR TEXT AND DID NOT DO THE JOB. HE TOOK 1700 FROM ME IN CASH AND SAID HE DID NOT HAVE ANY RECEIPTS AT THE TIME.

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• Sep 06, 2023
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Albert Kuka 3479020097 this is his phone number was recommended by my coworker Michael .I trusted Michel and didn’t check Alberts background .we sighed an agreement to replace my cellar door .I gave him cash 2400$. He insisted on cash then he tricked me into starting fixing the basement.He said it would cost 30,000 and he needs down paynment .I gave him 5,000 in cash and 10,000 in check but he again demanded cash .We met in my bank Maspeth federal and teller gave him 10,000 cash .They have him on cameras .Then he demanded more 1700 in cash I called Michael my coworker and he said I can give him more .I gave Albert Kuka. All my life savings and he never show up .I can’t reach him .Police won’t help and civil court attorney said they need exect address .I check on internet and Albert had 3 different adrdress and phone is out of service or no one pick up .I’m so devastated I don’t know what to do .Albert Kuka is professional scammer and will continue scamming nice people .Please help .

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• Sep 02, 2023
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On Aug 9, 2023, Timothy Cordingley came to our place and gave an estimate for some landscape work in backyard. We agreed on paying total $3750 and he demanded $1850 as advanced. We paid that by check. He promised to start and complete the work in next 1-2 weeks.

When we followed up, he would promise to start the work in next few days which did not happen. After numerous calls and text messages, he has stopped responding. We just want our money back and do not wish to work with this guy anymore.

His web site (https://tcordingleydesigns.com) has the same telephone number as he gave us (847-818-1234).

On a side note, the receipt he gave us for the deposit amount has his last name mentioned as "Codingley" where as the web site has "Cordingley", which may be a typo. However, the telephone is the same on the web site.

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• Aug 30, 2023
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Started a landscaping project and left it incomplete, had to hire someone else to finish what was started. Tried to contact him and it was only I t to the police that he sent me messages again. He is now unwilling to return the money I gave him for the project only a fraction is was he is offering. His company name does not exist, he changed his phone number twice he has multiple facebook pages with different pictures but the same friends. I do not have his address.

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• Aug 22, 2023
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Guys claiming to be from this company kept showing up unannounced to my property offering my father services,my father told them he wanted the whole driveway redone and put in and he had someone gonna do it for about 3500 and the guy gave him an estimate of 8000. My father told him no and the guy left, a day later comes by another guy from the same company saying hell drop it down to 6000 and my father said no again. Mt father was outside installing a new front screen door and one of them appeared again, insisting and said he could do it for 3600 and my father said he had already set the budget to 3500 and that he didnt have that money at the moment because the guy said he wanted to do it asap, that same day (saturday afternoon 8/19). He told him to come by Monday night when he my dad was home from ,if they could agree so they could talk about how, when, and payment wise. Monday at around 10am these men showed up at my property and started to remove the driveway and grass with no consent.

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• Aug 17, 2023
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Found Mr. Martin Mcdonagh (aka Gerard Martin) through the Thumbtack app. He quoted me an estimate once he arrived and saw my property. Repairs included: powerwashing, resetting, sanding, and sealing patio pavers; repair driveway cracks; and fix front stoop. Stated which company he was with(Gateway) including his 8 year guarantee in addition to his $**** estimate. I was not given a Homeowners Rights brochure nor an Illinois Home and Remodeling Repair Act brochure. He said he would return to start the following Monday, but when he arrived he had me sign my agreement only. The next day he had his son do the work of powerwashing and the following day he had one of his workers repave pavers. He subsequently used playsand to fill my pavers(rather than polymeric) and did not seal the pavers. His repairing of driveway cracks consisted of putting slabs of concrete over them. The front stoop was done sloppily and hastily. I paid with a check and it was cashed at a US Bank within hours of payment. Within a few days I noticed excessive sand building up in the corners, which would not happen if it were sealed. In addition, growth was already coming through and there were concrete footsteps on my pavers. I took pictures and contacted him through Thumbtack. He said he would come correct everything. He eventually came only to add more playsand and used bleach to kill the weeds. He said he would return to correct everything else. I had also reported the cracks were also visible and were not repaired. He never returned.

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• Jul 19, 2023
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American Remodeling calls claiming I have requested a roofing estimate which I have not done. I have repeatedly told them I am not interested and to remove me from the calling list. They then send an email saying they will speak with me soon.

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- Felton, PA, USA • Jun 28, 2023
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Below is snip it of the text conversations. Long story short there has been little to no communication from camjam with information after the first draft.

May 10th 1st draft released

May 18th Revision sent asked for confirmation

May 19th asked for confirmation of recieved

May 23rd Asked for confirmation again

May 23rd Reciept of revision confirmed

May 25th Asked for update on when we would see more

May 26th asked again.

Responce was we will see them in a couple of days

May 31st Any update

May 31st Noted as waiting on engineer

June 1st called and stated we should see something by june 2nd at night

June 5th stated you would send me cardinal finacing contact (never did)

June 6th called again, did not answer. via text stated you wanted to schedule a call for friday meeting set for friday at 6pm

STATED THAT THE ENGINEER QUIT AND WOULD BE DELAYED

June 8th asked for update again - stated set coming tonight

June 9th Asked for update on drawings and confirmation of meeting for the night meeting. No confirmation recieved

at 6pm texted and stated you were still on the phone and would call back. no call back recieved

Call recipt recorded you saw last message at 6/12/23

from 6/12 at 9AM on all messages went through as non-imessages and phone calls went right to voicemail indicating I was blocked

On 6/12 we recieved an update that the engineer and architect would reach out to use direct because you were tied up with personal issues

All my texts past this point might not have went through due to the blocked number. 5 messages sent and numberous phone calls were attempted.

on june 15th sent email asking for you for an update via email

june 16th you emailed only that you were in the hospital over the weekend

June 21st we asked for the contact inforamtion for the engineer and architect since they did not reach out to us

June 21st you sent us the same draft 1 plans we already marked up and sent over. I emailed back on the 22nd stating the issues and stated we needed an update again asking for an update

June 26th we stated we still did not have an update

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Targets elderly people (ramps in front of home) offers to fix shingles/roof tiles for free then gives an estimate for all work needed on home. Says issues with home require him to notify the State about structure/termite issues unless they fix without involving State. Website/Facebook look legitimate but they are not. The Facebook has no likes/followers/reviews. Address for company in upstate NY is not a real address. Workers are like gypsies and speak with Irish accents. Showed up at victims home with brand new shiney shovels/ladders which had obviously never been used.

Take home- look legit. Target elderly. Request cash only as payment. Address fake. Website brand new. Facebook fake. Personable Irish accent men.

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- Long Island City, NY, USA
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After service provided and paid for demanded more money. Provided fake receipts (years old) and used means of extortion in attempt to get consumer to pay.

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