Popo Masonry of Brooklyn NY cashed the check but never did the work *Consumer Suggestion
Michael Popo of Popo Masonry at 683 Manhattan Ave Brooklyn NY
Gave me an estimate (written) to put up a retaining wall at my home. Asked for $1725.00 deposit on a $3450.00 job. Cashed the check and never came to do the work.
Please help me get my money back
4 Updates & Rebuttals
This matter will fall into a civil category; therefore you should take the individual to small claims court.
#50
Thu, August 09, 2001
This email is a rebuttal to RipOff #6073.
It was sent by Fraud Chick at TheFraudChick@aol.com.
Popo Masonry of Brooklyn NY cashed the check but never did the work (#6073)
They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:
Their email: TheFraudChick@aol.com
Their name: Fraud Chick
Their relationship to the company: Consumer Suggestion
Rebuttal:
You have two options:
You should ask for what you paid as well as filing fees. Forget mental duress or inconvenience that usually doesn't fly in small claims. Be professional in court, dress appropriately and be sure to gather any written agreements, witnesses, cancelled checks, phone records as well as photos of area to be serviced.
However; also consider paying a visit to your local police department. A financial crimes investigator *may* be willing to pay the contractor a visit that may result in a refund. Also, check with your local prosecutors office to see if there have been any prior local complaints.
You would be surprised how often police will pay a courtesy visit to get the *facts*. Don't be discouraged if they don't, it depends on how busy they are.
This matter will fall into a civil category; therefore you should take the individual to small claims court.
#50
Thu, August 09, 2001
This email is a rebuttal to RipOff #6073.
It was sent by Fraud Chick at TheFraudChick@aol.com.
Popo Masonry of Brooklyn NY cashed the check but never did the work (#6073)
They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:
Their email: TheFraudChick@aol.com
Their name: Fraud Chick
Their relationship to the company: Consumer Suggestion
Rebuttal:
You have two options:
You should ask for what you paid as well as filing fees. Forget mental duress or inconvenience that usually doesn't fly in small claims. Be professional in court, dress appropriately and be sure to gather any written agreements, witnesses, cancelled checks, phone records as well as photos of area to be serviced.
However; also consider paying a visit to your local police department. A financial crimes investigator *may* be willing to pay the contractor a visit that may result in a refund. Also, check with your local prosecutors office to see if there have been any prior local complaints.
You would be surprised how often police will pay a courtesy visit to get the *facts*. Don't be discouraged if they don't, it depends on how busy they are.
This matter will fall into a civil category; therefore you should take the individual to small claims court.
#50
Thu, August 09, 2001
This email is a rebuttal to RipOff #6073.
It was sent by Fraud Chick at TheFraudChick@aol.com.
Popo Masonry of Brooklyn NY cashed the check but never did the work (#6073)
They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:
Their email: TheFraudChick@aol.com
Their name: Fraud Chick
Their relationship to the company: Consumer Suggestion
Rebuttal:
You have two options:
You should ask for what you paid as well as filing fees. Forget mental duress or inconvenience that usually doesn't fly in small claims. Be professional in court, dress appropriately and be sure to gather any written agreements, witnesses, cancelled checks, phone records as well as photos of area to be serviced.
However; also consider paying a visit to your local police department. A financial crimes investigator *may* be willing to pay the contractor a visit that may result in a refund. Also, check with your local prosecutors office to see if there have been any prior local complaints.
You would be surprised how often police will pay a courtesy visit to get the *facts*. Don't be discouraged if they don't, it depends on how busy they are.
This matter will fall into a civil category; therefore you should take the individual to small claims court.
#50
Thu, August 09, 2001
This email is a rebuttal to RipOff #6073.
It was sent by Fraud Chick at TheFraudChick@aol.com.
Popo Masonry of Brooklyn NY cashed the check but never did the work (#6073)
They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:
Their email: TheFraudChick@aol.com
Their name: Fraud Chick
Their relationship to the company: Consumer Suggestion
Rebuttal:
You have two options:
You should ask for what you paid as well as filing fees. Forget mental duress or inconvenience that usually doesn't fly in small claims. Be professional in court, dress appropriately and be sure to gather any written agreements, witnesses, cancelled checks, phone records as well as photos of area to be serviced.
However; also consider paying a visit to your local police department. A financial crimes investigator *may* be willing to pay the contractor a visit that may result in a refund. Also, check with your local prosecutors office to see if there have been any prior local complaints.
You would be surprised how often police will pay a courtesy visit to get the *facts*. Don't be discouraged if they don't, it depends on how busy they are.