Should I report them? - Page 2

jannabelle1 · ‎09-12-2010

As someone else said, I'd report this company to your state's attorney general - consumer affairs. I did that once with an auto warranty company that preyed on my mother, and I had excellent results. While you weren't scammed, I'm sure they would still want to know the shady (illegal) practices of this company that is operating in your state. In my case, they had lawsuits already in progress against the company and they were very quick to have my mother compensated for the sham. The company was eventually forced out of business and declared bancruptcy.

Reputable companies do not need to go door-to-door seeking business, and they sure don't pressure people to "sign up now, or else....".

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

You definitely need to report this to your local police, and your state Attorney Generals office.

LuvmyLab · ‎06-07-2010

I would report them definitely to the BBB and also to your local authorities (they can tell you exactly who to report them to). They are definitely scamming people. 45 Grand? That's the tip off right there, plus no paperwork, etc.

CAcableGirl2 · ‎06-03-2010

@bonnielu I absolutely would report them. You may be saving a senior citizen from being scammed. Many are too trusting and easily scared if told their house has major damage.

Please report them and don't wait. If anyone has experience with scammers they should be reported, otherwise they will continue to rip off and scare people.

My parents who are elderly and less suspicious and a lot more trusting then I am, almost lost $2500 in a phone scam. Thankfully, the clerk at the store who was working the money order counter told them she thought it was a scam and warned them to not transfer the money. Everyone needs to speak up and help each other if we can.

......You look like I need a drink.....

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

@bonnielu wrote:
No small- medium house. 23,000 square feet, four bedroom, 2 1/2 baths. I really thought there might be a SMALL problem. Live in the woods, some moss on my roof so when they came to the door... I was polite and told them I would call. I called all right, two neighbors who vouched for them. When the appointment was made I figured I would get an estmate... from them.. and follow up by LOCALS. What a ride!!!! I cannot even imagine why they thought I would believe them. Oh well my entertainment for the morning. But thinking about it perhaps I should report them or atleast alert someone. I did post on NEXTDOOR but got no responses.

I think you mean 2300 square feet @bonnielu .

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

Why didn't you do it when you posted this?

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Home/Scam-of-sorts/m-p/6583875#M225807

henderson · ‎03-18-2010

They should have a contractor's license -- I'd report them to the Contractor's Board.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@bonnielu

I'd check Angie's List for your area.

Workers in every category that have references which have been checked out.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Other than the BBB, who would you report them to? They made an offer, you wisely declined. You voluntarily let them into your home and onto your property. I don't see where they did anything wrong. It's not at all uncommon for home repair works pressure people to sign the contract immediately. You didn't sign the contract so they weren't going to give it to you.

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@bonnielu wrote:
Door to door sales... roofing... my neighbors use these people and were delighted with the results. I allowed for an appointment to check the status of my roof. Came in checked attic, roof on the outside... took measurments. AND THEN... showed pictures of damage in attic and insisted I better do something fast.. inside and out. Total price $45 grand... lowered it if I SIGNED RIGHT AWAY. Refused to give me paperwork. Refused to give me a day to think about it. I told them to leave.

Checked with BBBureau... came up scam.... false pictures... higher prices than normal AND NO DAMAGE TO BE FIXED. I called in a local roofer and he confirmed my suspicions.

SHOULD I REPORT THEM AND TO WHOM. And my neighbors are highly educated with high intelligence.... I guess no common sense.

Perhaps it was my silver hair or my neighborhood general status around here... I am a retired teacher... 30 years of service. Not easy to fool me. But after thinking about it... can I save someone else by reporting. They even had a brochure that said they were associated with Sams Club who I did call. But apparently the associations are local and not national

@bonnielu @Your state will have a contractors licensing bureau. If they are legitimate contracting company you can ask the licensing board how to file a complaint. Your state might have some laws they broke regarding contract laws. If they misrepresent themselves they are breaking the law. You can call to find out what to do. It's unlikely that police will get involved unless you suffer a loss. The phony photos area common tactic with these con artists. You could try the police and see if you get lucky. These cons don't show up for four if they get charged anyway and they travel around the country.