Complete Home Repairs - Beware

[FatAlan]

Just received an unsolicited email from this company looking for contractors in my area i.e. GU postcode. Aberdeen based company touting maintenance work for 27 properties a month. This fits exactly with the MO used by previous Scottish based operator who has caused issues for other members of this forum in the past. My spider senses say SCAM so beware and my ex-police senses say ....they're well at it, still!

 

[Mike Johnson]

It's not just a shame, it's criminal fraud that they get away with because its deemed not to be worth the police following up, it must amount to millions of £ but still they get away with it because of lax checks or no checks made by the companies we buy through, in your case I would get Trading Standards and the Financial Ombudsman involved, you have nothing to loose, but possibly a bit of sanity banging your head upon a brick wall. ?

 

[UNG]

I may have fallen for this scam recently sending £2250 to the company as a security payment for the landlords information who issue the EICRS.
I have been in contact since paying the few however, no information or work has been sent over. ST1 area. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

What did they offer to do for this £2250 security payment and were they expecting more payments

 

[Giftelec]

What did they offer to do for this £2250 security payment and were they expecting more payments

This is the content of the email and the offer they provide you.
Good Morning,

We are a nationwide residential management company, we understand that you are in the LE Postcode and are qualified electrical contractors.

We are looking for a qualified company or electrician to look after a 12 month planned maintenance contract.

• The Contracted Company or individual will have to be capable of completing a minimum of 23 properties per month, for a minimum of 12 months
• Each rental property is required to have a EICR and PAT. (Our contract is to keep our clients within the legislation that came in to force on 1st June 2020)
• Must be able to adhere with a 14 day invoice cycle.
• Must be willing to take full control of arranging their own diary
• Set remuneration for specific services
• Must have own public liability

We are an equal opportunities company and have a fair and unbiased process.

If you think you meet the criteria, do not hesitate to get in touch via the number or email address provided below

 

[Giftelec]

This is the content of the email and the offer they provide you.
Good Morning,

We are a nationwide residential management company, we understand that you are in the LE Postcode and are qualified electrical contractors.

We are looking for a qualified company or electrician to look after a 12 month planned maintenance contract.

• The Contracted Company or individual will have to be capable of completing a minimum of 23 properties per month, for a minimum of 12 months
• Each rental property is required to have a EICR and PAT. (Our contract is to keep our clients within the legislation that came in to force on 1st June 2020)
• Must be able to adhere with a 14 day invoice cycle.
• Must be willing to take full control of arranging their own diary
• Set remuneration for specific services
• Must have own public liability

We are an equal opportunities company and have a fair and unbiased process.

If you think you meet the criteria, do not hesitate to get in touch via the number or email address provided below

Very convincing. All false promises

 

[Mike Johnson]

If something looks too good to be true, it generally is, why do they want monies from you to carry out work for them?

So who was the company so others can be warned? No harm in naming a scam company.

 

[ipf]

That's the bit I don't get. They're asking for payment for work provided?

I've always worked on the proviso that payment will be for work carried out.

So basically mind blowing......

I can only just get my head around all these agents setting up to provide work for trades people.......and just 'make a living' out of other people trying to do the same. BUT even worse, asking for money for SFA.......and getting it? WOW!

 

[Giftelec]

Very convincing. All false promises

If something looks too good to be true, it generally is, why do they want monies from you to carry out work for them?

So who was the company so others can be warned? No harm in naming a scam company.

Here you go. Nothing but false promises. They asked me for 2k upfront but when I hesitated they settled for half the amount which was 1250. Since I paid, they have been uncontactable. This was April earlier this year. They found me on checkatrade and said they were endorsed by them. After speaking with my bank and checkatrade they said they never heard of them. These are the full company details below. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED:

Good Morning,

We are a nationwide residential management company, we understand that you are in the LE Postcode and are qualified electrical contractors.

We are looking for a qualified company or electrician to look after a 12 month planned maintenance contract.

• The Contracted Company or individual will have to be capable of completing a minimum of 23 properties per month, for a minimum of 12 months
• Each rental property is required to have a EICR and PAT. (Our contract is to keep our clients within the legislation that came in to force on 1st June 2020)
• Must be able to adhere with a 14 day invoice cycle.
• Must be willing to take full control of arranging their own diary
• Set remuneration for specific services
• Must have own public liability

We are an equal opportunities company and have a fair and unbiased process.

If you think you meet the criteria, do not hesitate to get in touch via the number or email address provided below



01224 014517
[email protected]
www.completehome-repairs.co.uk

That's the bit I don't get. They're asking for payment for work provided?

I've always worked on the proviso that payment will be for work carried out.

So basically mind blowing......

I can only just get my head around all these agents setting up to provide work for trades people.......and just 'make a living' out of other people trying to do the same. BUT even worse, asking for money for SFA.......and getting it? WOW!

I know, it's insane. These guys are so sophisticated in their approach. They know the market and they use that knowledge to take advantage of tradesmen. The bank has warned me that they are even paying people to leave good reviews on trust pilot and other review sites. I was warned by my bank that scammers are replicating reputable websites to make themselves seem very genuine. Crazy world out there.

 

[Giftelec]

Here you go. Nothing but false promises. They asked me for 2k upfront but when I hesitated they settled for half the amount which was 1250. Since I paid, they have been uncontactable. This was April earlier this year. They found me on checkatrade and said they were endorsed by them. After speaking with my bank and checkatrade they said they never heard of them. These are the full company details below. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED:
There is also a chap by the name of Edward Watt he spoke very professionally and kindly on the phone you would not even believe he was a scammer but these guys are literally con artists. There is also a woman in their team involved. You would think that with three people
Good Morning,

We are a nationwide residential management company, we understand that you are in the LE Postcode and are qualified electrical contractors.

We are looking for a qualified company or electrician to look after a 12 month planned maintenance contract.

• The Contracted Company or individual will have to be capable of completing a minimum of 23 properties per month, for a minimum of 12 months
• Each rental property is required to have a EICR and PAT. (Our contract is to keep our clients within the legislation that came in to force on 1st June 2020)
• Must be able to adhere with a 14 day invoice cycle.
• Must be willing to take full control of arranging their own diary
• Set remuneration for specific services
• Must have own public liability

We are an equal opportunities company and have a fair and unbiased process.

If you think you meet the criteria, do not hesitate to get in touch via the number or email address provided below

Stuart Murray
Contracts Advisor
01224 014517
[email protected]
www.completehome-repairs.co.uk

I know, it's insane. These guys are so sophisticated in their approach. They know the market and they use that knowledge to take advantage of tradesmen. The bank has warned me that they are even paying people to leave good reviews on trust pilot and other review sites. I was warned by my bank that scammers are replicating reputable websites to make themselves seem very genuine. Crazy world out there.

The upfront money is the commission fee.

 

[Mike Johnson]

You don't pay commission until you have something to pay commission against, you have been well and truly scammed, hope you learnt by it.

 

[baldelectrician]

Their website has a date of 2015 on it and looks dated

I think I have had the call, but they get short shrift when I tell them that if they are looking for money from me during this or future calls it is not happening

 

[ipf]

Here you go. Nothing but false promises. They asked me for 2k upfront but when I hesitated they settled for half the amount which was 1250. Since I paid, they have been uncontactable. This was April earlier this year. They found me on checkatrade and said they were endorsed by them. After speaking with my bank and checkatrade they said they never heard of them. These are the full company details below. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED:

Good Morning,

We are a nationwide residential management company, we understand that you are in the LE Postcode and are qualified electrical contractors.

We are looking for a qualified company or electrician to look after a 12 month planned maintenance contract.

• The Contracted Company or individual will have to be capable of completing a minimum of 23 properties per month, for a minimum of 12 months
• Each rental property is required to have a EICR and PAT. (Our contract is to keep our clients within the legislation that came in to force on 1st June 2020)
• Must be able to adhere with a 14 day invoice cycle.
• Must be willing to take full control of arranging their own diary
• Set remuneration for specific services
• Must have own public liability

We are an equal opportunities company and have a fair and unbiased process.

If you think you meet the criteria, do not hesitate to get in touch via the number or email address provided below



01224 014517
[email protected]
www.completehome-repairs.co.uk

I get loads.....just ignore 'em and certainly don't click on anything.
They're doing you a favour, offering work, ....but it's from a mailing list. Bowlocks! Probably one of tens of thousands.

The last one was in April.....exactly the same as above.



Not just caber to$$ers up there, then!!!

I wonder how many trades they encompass........

 

[Giftelec]

You don't pay commission until you have something to pay commission against, you have been well and truly scammed, hope you learnt by it.

I have yes.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Their website has a date of 2015 on it and looks dated

I think I have had the call, but they get short shrift when I tell them that if they are looking for money from me during this or future calls it is not happening

@baldelectrician How are you, fully recovered I hope?

 

[littlespark]

I’ve been contacted by that phone number, but I ignored it as I don’t know anyone in Aberdeen apart from my daughter, and she would never use a landline.

 

[CMOElec]

The same thing happened to me. They are really sophisticated. They even sent me a docusign verification email and a contract. However, as soon as I sent the payment, communications went down the drain. They stopped responding to my emails and did not answer any of their phones. My bank has refunded me the 1250 as they have become uncontactable.

I’ve fallen for this also. I’m absolutely gutted. Been in business 6 months. Been flying and this has really knocked my confidence and obviously hurt my cash flow.
My bank aren’t being helpful they just said there isn’t any funds to recover from the transaction and they can’t comment further due to GDPR Guidelines.