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!

 

[ipf]

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.

What was your reason for getting in touch with the tw*ts?

If it's happening to so many and for so long, how are they getting away with it?
I know they're cunning barstewards but has anybody had a trip to Aberdeen to try to trace and sort them out?

Loads too embarrassed to say out, I'll lay odds.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Did you pay by visa or credit card, if so get onto them and the Financial Ombudsman.

 

[CMOElec]

What was your reason for getting in touch with the tw*ts?

If it's happening to so many and for so long, how are they getting away with it?
I know they're cunning barstewards but has anybody had a trip to Aberdeen to try to trace and sort the f*ckers out?

Loads too embarrassed to say out, I'll lay odds.

They contacted me similarly to the others that have fallen for it. I am naive and young in business and this is a elaborate scam.

 

[ipf]

They contacted me similarly to the others that have fallen for it. I am naive and young in business and this is a elaborate scam.

Not quite so, now.
As Mike says, how did you pay?

 

[CMOElec]

Not quite so, now.
As Mike says, how did you pay?

Bank transfer

 

[Mike Johnson]

Paying by Bank transfer at least gives you their bank details, your only hope is the "Financial Ombudsman" not as onerous as it sounds they are very helpful all can be done online.

 

[telectrix]

advice to anyone contacted by these scammers. before parting with hard-earned, post details on this forum. we're good at spotting scammers.

 

[Dave OCD]

I've had the e mail several times and always just delete it. What also stood out as dodgy amongst other things was the mention of PAT as well as EICRs. Landlords don't supply everyday plug in equipment so would have no responsibility for this at all.

 

[e-spark]

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!

I had same guy on, £140 an EICR and £2.50 per item PAT? guy knows a bit but not enough! We have min of 30 properties a month blah blah blah commission is £2.5K PA, half up front half at end year sound familiar?
said tell you what pal ill do 30 EICR then pay half knowing fine well he was a scammer. never rang again

 

[ChrisHWSOL]

Morning,
I am a heating engineer and very ashamed to say I've fallen foul of this scam too. £2250 lighter and absolutely no contact from them. They've clearly blocked my number and when I call off my partners phone and I get through to them they tell me that they will get someone to call me back to discuss refunding my money.
FYI - I've noticed they have changed their name on companies house as now 'Nationwide Home Repairs'.


Verrrrrry tempted to take a drive up to Aberdeen..!! Could kick myself for falling for it.
I also paid via bank transfer - how are you fighting to get your money returned (if not already done by the bank)?

Thanks,

 

[CMOElec]

Morning,
I am a heating engineer and very ashamed to say I've fallen foul of this scam too. £2250 lighter and absolutely no contact from them. They've clearly blocked my number and when I call off my partners phone and I get through to them they tell me that they will get someone to call me back to discuss refunding my money.
FYI - I've noticed they have changed their name on companies house as now 'Nationwide Home Repairs'.
The names (although I suspect are false) are:
Andrew Muir
Edward Watt
David Mannion
Richard (no last name)

Verrrrrry tempted to take a drive up to Aberdeen..!! Could kick myself for falling for it.
I also paid via bank transfer - how are you fighting to get your money returned (if not already done by the bank)?

My bank are being no help what so ever. They say they can’t get it back. I am
Gutted with myself but it was so elaborate.
The office address in Aberdeen is one where you just hire an office by the hour

Thanks,

 

[ChrisHWSOL]

Frustrated doesn't even cut it, right?!

 

[CMOElec]

Frustrated doesn't even cut it, right?!

It’s making me almost Ill with stress. Have to try and move on from it

 

[Mike Johnson]

Have any of you contacted the "Financial Ombudsman" it's all on line and very easy, don't get frustrated or stressed if you can help it, look upon it as a work ethic at £2000 + payment, be a Bulldog and don't give up, let the Financial Ombudsman be the final blow they normally come down on the side of the consumer.

 

[littlespark]

I’ll be in Aberdeen at some point visiting my daughter.
Has this crowd got an office address there, or is it just an Aberdeen area phone number?

I could go all Rogue Traders on them, my wife with camera, demanding to talk to the boss….. I could take some strongly worded letters of complaint…