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12-07-2012, 07:58 AM | #46 |
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On the check I was uncomfortable with giving him money up front so I filled out the check and did everything but sign it. I did sign his "contract" talking about the work.
My best guess is that he took my signature from my contract and copied it over to my check because it looks very close to my signature. How can they verify that it isn't my signature if it looks very close? I hvae to give the guy credit, he is slick.. Just don't know if I go that route or go the small claims court route? |
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12-07-2012, 08:01 AM | #47 |
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I'd call him and say he'd better have the money at my house by noon, in cash, or expect a visit from the cops.
Then I'd call my bank to get the wheels in motion on a fraud claim. |
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12-07-2012, 08:02 AM | #48 | |
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12-07-2012, 08:07 AM | #49 |
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Just playing devils advocate here..........I agree with what everyone is saying about filing a forgery report with the local police and contacting your bank.
However, is it possible that the materials truly are on backorder and he had to put money down with the supplier to place the order? Is it possible that he is just unreliable at getting back to you but is waiting on the materials? I would also consider asking him who the supplier is and attempt to verify that the materials have been ordered. I have seen some items take a long time to come in. My co-worker recently replaced his deck with composite materials and had to wait for an extended period to get them in. Good luck! |
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12-07-2012, 08:11 AM | #50 |
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find him, and break his knees with a baseball bat. $2500 well spent.
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12-07-2012, 08:19 AM | #51 |
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Who takes a check that isn't signed? Besides that guy of course. Although the forgery was made easier by giving him a signature to copy onto the check.
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12-07-2012, 08:25 AM | #52 |
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There once was a guy named synthesis 2.
Who payed for a deck before the work was thru. He should've called Phil. Before paying that bill. But now he's most definitely screwed. |
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12-07-2012, 08:29 AM | #53 | |
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OTOH, if it's a 100% spot-on reproduction of the signature from your contract, then he probably copied it from the contract and used a printer to put it on the check. It should be easy to determine whether or not it was written in ink. In any event, you should consult the police immediately. |
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12-07-2012, 08:33 AM | #54 | |
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Small claims court IMO & experience is a big F-ing waist of time. |
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12-07-2012, 08:37 AM | #55 |
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Uh oh. You're going to get sued for this thread for disparaging online comments.
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12-07-2012, 08:37 AM | #56 |
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12-07-2012, 08:38 AM | #57 |
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SMH
Seriously?
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12-07-2012, 08:38 AM | #58 |
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On the bright side, you could probably get someone from craigslist to break his leg for $500.
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12-07-2012, 08:43 AM | #59 | |
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Why even take the check if he has to come back to you to get it signed? He must be an idiot. I would have told you to take your business elsewhere if you didn't want to put money down, though. Way to much liability on me if you back out. |
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12-07-2012, 09:17 AM | #60 |
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Seems like for every 1 Phobia there are 2 or 3 of these guys. Sorry, but there isn't a profession with a more earned bad reputation than contractors/construction guys. I'd say every homeowner out there has at least 1 bad experience with them. But, yes, a deposit is pretty standard to those who think otherwise. I had my deck redone this spring, the guy wasn't perfect but I would recommend him bc at least he delivered what he promised in the end. It was touch and go for a while, though, and rife with many of the classic excuses homeowners hear all the time.
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