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How do I know I’m not being scammed by these builders?

27 replies

Glado · 25/04/2024 14:29

Dh found these random handymen type lads to fix a hole in our roof. Only came across them as they helped him when he ran out of petrol.

Anyway, DH has negotiated a price. They want cash in hand because of being “burned in the past” with some shit excuse they gave.

i handed £500 in cash but then it dawned on me I don’t know these people from Adam. They want another £500 transferred via card. I communicated my concerns and have been given a “Rolex”.

what happens in these scenarios

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Yellowhammer09 · 25/04/2024 14:32

Have they fixed the roof or not?

Sounds like chancing scammers, tbh. I have a lot of workmen around here who only do cash in hand, but I pay them once the job is actually done.

TipsyKoala · 25/04/2024 14:31

For a small job like that there's no need to pay up front, you pay on completion of the work.