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!

 

[UNG]

As ex-police I trust you have reported it as a scam

 

[FatAlan]

As ex-police I trust you have reported it as a scam

Reported to Actionless Fraud! These are the sorts of jobs that I'd love to investigate. The galling thing is that I know jack...---- is being done in respect of this type of fraud and others like it. I'll button my lip at this stage as the conversation will go political! ?? A few years back, just before I retired I was disciplined for daining to do some investigation around the theft of my own caravan. Common phrase within the police service is 'the job's ----ed' and that was being used 30 odd years ago!

 

[UK 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!

 

[UK 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 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

 

[LukeD]

ALWAYS use a credit card to make a payment .if they wont accept , walk quickly away

 

[UK spark]

ALWAYS use a credit card to make a payment .if they wont accept , walk quickly away

I would normally use this approach but as it is a new business I do not have credit available so unfortunately used the starling MasterCard

 

[FatAlan]

Report it quickly to your bank and also to Action (less) Fraud.

 

[UK spark]

Report it quickly to your bank and also to Action (less) Fraud.

I have yes. Thanks for the advice and it is definitely action less

 

[ipf]

A lesson learned, especially for such a sum.
Good luck with the retrieval..........but it makes me wonder who pays in the long run.
Not the scammers, that's for sure....and I can't see the banks being long term losers.
A bit obvious really.

 

[FatAlan]

All depends if there is any investigation and conviction. The usual process is to work out the criminal benefit then what available amount the convicted person has, I.e realisable assets etc. A confiscation order is the made to the available amount which when paid can be used for compensation. If it’s not paid a default prison sentence is imposed which increases according to amount owed. The good thing is, is that the available amount can be revisited at any time. It’s a laborious process and obviously dependent on an investigation taking place in the first place. Two hopes of that happening with the current party of Law & Order in charge! Still, we’ve got we we voted for I suppose! I’d be harassing my MP and PCC.

 

[Giftelec]

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

 

[Giftelec]

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!

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.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Good that your bank reimbursed you, but that does not solve the problem of these scam artist, it's not worth your bank's time to try and get the monies back, it just increases the risk factor of the banks guarantee and we all know who pays for that.

 

[Giftelec]

Good that your bank reimbursed you, but that does not solve the problem of these scam artist, it's not worth your bank's time to try and get the monies back, it just increases the risk factor of the banks guarantee and we all know who pays for that.

I know it a shame and the scammers seem to know that too so they get away and take advantage of innocent people trying to make honest livings. Such a shame.

 

[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.

 

[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…

 

[telectrix]

I could take some strongly worded letters of complaint…

Bullsh*t. take a couple of Govan lads backed up by a Scouser or 2. offer the offenders a couple of bog rolls. if you got it right, they'll need them.

 

[Giftelec]

They just changed their name to Nationwide Home Works. Beware!!!!!!!

 

[Giftelec]

They just changed their name to Nationwide Home Works. Beware!!!!!!!

They are Complete Home Repairs now

 

[Doomed]

Aren't we all lucky to be offered this opportunity.

 

[Giftelec]

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Aren't we all lucky to be offered this opportunity.

If I only knew what I know now. Wow they are at it again.