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niyad

(120,662 posts)
Tue Oct 15, 2024, 06:09 PM Oct 15

New scam in CO: I do not know how widespread this BS is, but wanted to

let everyone know.

A friend called me last night, fuming about an unexpected $500 extra bill as she is trying to get a new furnace. The company (years ago, I knew the owner, and he was a jerk when I knew him, but I did not know he was a total sleaze!) told her that it is CO law that any building built before 1983 must be checked for asbestos.Testing is $480. Remediation is, of course, extra.

Well, I immediately got online, and, guess what, there is no such law. Certified asbestos testing MUST be done in cases of remodel, renovation, or demolition (anything that requires a permit). The assholes finally admitted thry lied about the testing being required. I am waiting to see if she gets her money back before I take the company down.

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New scam in CO: I do not know how widespread this BS is, but wanted to (Original Post) niyad Oct 15 OP
You are a friend indeed. SharonClark Oct 15 #1
Sadly, I have a LOT of practice in knowing how to expose such scum, there niyad Oct 15 #5
Scammer! Demovictory9 Oct 15 #2
Good for you for standing strong for her! Think. Again. Oct 15 #3
I fully intend to! This asshole will NOT be able to do this to anyone else. niyad Oct 15 #4

niyad

(120,662 posts)
5. Sadly, I have a LOT of practice in knowing how to expose such scum, there
Tue Oct 15, 2024, 10:54 PM
Oct 15

are so many out there. And I tend to get really annoyed when they try to scam people I know.

Think. Again.

(19,040 posts)
3. Good for you for standing strong for her!
Tue Oct 15, 2024, 06:48 PM
Oct 15

And yes, wait to see if she gets her money back, but then even if she does, TAKE THEM DOWN!

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