Installer will need divine intervention after ripping off latest victim
If given the choice, who would you believe: a man who runs a security camera installation business with a bunch of bad reviews, a website that's been deemed risky, and a horrible standing with the Better Business Bureau ? or a Catholic Priest?
If given the choice, who would you believe: a man who runs a security camera installation business with a bunch of bad reviews, a website that's been deemed risky, and a horrible standing with the Better Business Bureau ? or a Catholic Priest?
He's no angel! Security camera installer picks unlikely victim
Daniel Petrone has given people a slew of excuses for why he can't finish work he's paid for. Like the 'dog ate the homework' kind of excuses.
Daniel Petrone has given people a slew of excuses for why he can't finish work he's paid for. Like the 'dog ate the homework' kind of excuses.
Bad pool builder is in over his head with legal trouble
Brandon Heitmann claims he's a millionaire contractor, internet personality, and pool builder who has made a fortune after growing "from mowing lawns for $20 to $1 million projects."
Brandon Heitmann claims he's a millionaire contractor, internet personality, and pool builder who has made a fortune after growing "from mowing lawns for $20 to $1 million projects."
Bad pool builder dives in, hits rock bottom
Hall of Shame: Brandon Heitmann claims he's a millionaire contractor, internet personality, and pool builder who has made a fortune after growing "from mowing lawns for $20 to $1 million projects."
Hall of Shame: Brandon Heitmann claims he's a millionaire contractor, internet personality, and pool builder who has made a fortune after growing "from mowing lawns for $20 to $1 million projects."
Bad pool builder's promises run dry say customers
This pool builder is making a splash - into Rob Wolchek's Hall of Shame.
This pool builder is making a splash - into Rob Wolchek's Hall of Shame.
This dream car rental business is a nightmare, say customers
HALL OF SHAME: Whatever you say about Sam Zahr, don't say he's a felon, because he's not. Despite being convicted of eight felonies, that is. See Rob Wolchek's full report here.
HALL OF SHAME: Whatever you say about Sam Zahr, don't say he's a felon, because he's not. Despite being convicted of eight felonies, that is. See Rob Wolchek's full report here.
Nasty notary's plea comes as surprise after deed stealing scheme with ex-lawyer
Cordia Pennington is now a convicted felon after a plea stemming from a deed scheme she is accused of running with a lawyer.
Cordia Pennington is now a convicted felon after a plea stemming from a deed scheme she is accused of running with a lawyer.
Wolchek has the dirt on shady landscaper
The latest chapter in the tale of the happy-go-lucky landscaper known for es-caping with deposits of angry customers.
The latest chapter in the tale of the happy-go-lucky landscaper known for es-caping with deposits of angry customers.
Dirty landscaper smiles for new mugshot but court gets last laugh
Hall of Shamer Joe Vella's got a new picture - "Jovial Joe" is all smiles for his mugshot.
Hall of Shamer Joe Vella's got a new picture - "Jovial Joe" is all smiles for his mugshot.
Insecure security guy has long rap sheet
According to the Michigan State Police, Zack has eight felony convictions for retail fraud, larceny in a building, and uttering and publishing check fraud. Time for Wolchek to check in on Zack.
According to the Michigan State Police, Zack has eight felony convictions for retail fraud, larceny in a building, and uttering and publishing check fraud. Time for Wolchek to check in on Zack.
Ex-con's security camera biz has more than an image problem
Hall of Shame: These people want to feel safer, but the guy they hired to install their security systems is making them feel anything but secure.
Hall of Shame: These people want to feel safer, but the guy they hired to install their security systems is making them feel anything but secure.
Food truck builder leaves angry business owners hungry for justice
Rob Wolchek is going to take you on a little undercover road trip to take back a truck before Mark Savage eats up all this guy's profits.
Rob Wolchek is going to take you on a little undercover road trip to take back a truck before Mark Savage eats up all this guy's profits.
Wolchek takes bite out of custom food truck business guy
Mark Savage 'wants' Rob Wolchek to expose his business, Unique Food Trucks and Trailers - because he doesn't think he's done anything wrong.
Mark Savage 'wants' Rob Wolchek to expose his business, Unique Food Trucks and Trailers - because he doesn't think he's done anything wrong.
Mending fences: Southeast Michigan fence company finishes jobs after builder takes deposits, no-shows
In February, the owner of Dietz Fencing, Laura Dietz, found herself in the Hall of Shame after customers said she was failing to finish the jobs, leaving them with little money and no fences. Now, another fencing company is finishing the jobs.
In February, the owner of Dietz Fencing, Laura Dietz, found herself in the Hall of Shame after customers said she was failing to finish the jobs, leaving them with little money and no fences. Now, another fencing company is finishing the jobs.
Fencing company finishes job after another one no-shows
After Dietz Fencing couldn't get the job done - another Macomb County fencing company who saw our story stepped in to finish the work for the customers.
After Dietz Fencing couldn't get the job done - another Macomb County fencing company who saw our story stepped in to finish the work for the customers.
Customers: Bad contractor Mr. Brooks runs like a river after getting deposits
Scott Brooks says he doesn't want the people's money. But victims say otherwise, and they want their money back.
Scott Brooks says he doesn't want the people's money. But victims say otherwise, and they want their money back.
Angry customers says bad contractor Mr. Brooks just babbles
From jobs started and not finished to jobs where Scott takes a deposit but never starts the work, one thing is consistent: Brooks bails on his clients when the going gets tough.
From jobs started and not finished to jobs where Scott takes a deposit but never starts the work, one thing is consistent: Brooks bails on his clients when the going gets tough.
It's nothing but 'excuse-gate' for bad fence builder
The customers we talked with said they really liked Laura Dietz, the owner of Dietz Fencing in Macomb County. They trusted her and they gave her money. And then, she didn't exactly deliver.
The customers we talked with said they really liked Laura Dietz, the owner of Dietz Fencing in Macomb County. They trusted her and they gave her money. And then, she didn't exactly deliver.
No-show fence builder's excuses are indefensible
Laura likes to change her appearance a lot - from her mugshots to photos that her customers took, she looks different. But what doesn't change is how much she likes taking deposits from her customers - and then not building their fences.
Laura likes to change her appearance a lot - from her mugshots to photos that her customers took, she looks different. But what doesn't change is how much she likes taking deposits from her customers - and then not building their fences.
Fence builder takes money and disappears, customers say
Laura Dietz has some customers who say they gave her money to build a fence and she turned into a magician - and disappeared.
Laura Dietz has some customers who say they gave her money to build a fence and she turned into a magician - and disappeared.