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jhayx7

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Originally posted by: Bryophyte
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: weadjust
The cops don't care. They will tell you it's a civil matter and to sue the guy in small claims court.

Wouldn't that be theft?

Maybe I'm just.. being a total idiot.

Failing to provide services paid for?

Seems like theft to me.

He's right, it's probably a matter for small claims court.


Depends on where you live. Small claims court limit can be anywhere from $1,500 - $25,000. Seems like $3-5000 is the average.
 

Nutdotnet

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Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: andy04
1st heres some solution.
Go to phone book websites and do a reverse lookup. Of course u dont find jack sh1t but there will be an ad saying 1public record found - buy it for 14.99 or something like that... If you go to multiple websites I am sure one of them WILL give you that option. Never personally used it - but doesnt hurt to use it with a virtual CC...

2ndly
This is the biggest problem with United States of Mother Fvcking America these days. Everyone wants a CHEAP alternative. Instead of going to a reputed interior designer ur parents went to some cheap *ss south of the border dude I bet. Everyone wants cheap foreign labor, outsource everything to India, China and whatever and lets all flip burgers for them

Who said I'm american?

I'm not.

Anyhow, the guy was referred to them, so my mom is having it out with her friend over it that referred him to her.

You're Canadian right?

Well....you may be in the wrong forum to look for advice then. While we're not all American here, most of us are...

Anyway, how did your mom's friend refer him to her? Did she just give your mom the phone number? If so, why don't you, or a friend of yours, or a friend of your familys, setup a sting??? Get him to come over to a new "client" and have your dad there to take care of business.

Have the cops been notified?


Since I got his address, they'll send a registered letter, in the off chance he has a legit excuse (though that seems awfully unlikely), if not then the cops will be notified.

Ahh, so you found his REAL address?

Good...and good luck to you and your family man. I don't care if your parents may not have made the brightest move here...I'm sure your parents are good, law-abiding, tax-paying people...I hope it turns out for you guys.
 

RbSX

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Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: andy04
1st heres some solution.
Go to phone book websites and do a reverse lookup. Of course u dont find jack sh1t but there will be an ad saying 1public record found - buy it for 14.99 or something like that... If you go to multiple websites I am sure one of them WILL give you that option. Never personally used it - but doesnt hurt to use it with a virtual CC...

2ndly
This is the biggest problem with United States of Mother Fvcking America these days. Everyone wants a CHEAP alternative. Instead of going to a reputed interior designer ur parents went to some cheap *ss south of the border dude I bet. Everyone wants cheap foreign labor, outsource everything to India, China and whatever and lets all flip burgers for them

Who said I'm american?

I'm not.

Anyhow, the guy was referred to them, so my mom is having it out with her friend over it that referred him to her.

You're Canadian right?

Well....you may be in the wrong forum to look for advice then. While we're not all American here, most of us are...

Anyway, how did your mom's friend refer him to her? Did she just give your mom the phone number? If so, why don't you, or a friend of yours, or a friend of your familys, setup a sting??? Get him to come over to a new "client" and have your dad there to take care of business.

Have the cops been notified?


Since I got his address, they'll send a registered letter, in the off chance he has a legit excuse (though that seems awfully unlikely), if not then the cops will be notified.

Ahh, so you found his REAL address?

Good...and good luck to you and your family man. I don't care if your parents may not have made the brightest move here...I'm sure your parents are good, law-abiding, tax-paying people...I hope it turns out for you guys.

Thanks alot, I appreciate it.

Somehow my dad found it, and didn't end up needing my help.

 

lupi

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Title should be YAMYPARENTSAREIDIOTSANDITSEEPEDINTOMEATBIRTHANDTHEYWONTLETMERUNTHEIRLIVESCUZIMTHESHIZNITTHATKNOWSEVERYTHING.


But really, how's that home stereo system doing.