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COMPANY HAS SCAMMED MY AUTISTIC GRANDKIDS - WHAT CAN I DO?

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J52 Sun 29-Jan-17 08:10:32

If you've got strong evidence, paperwork etc. go to the local/ national press. A bit of naming and shaming might get someone to help.

It's fraud, so the police should do something. Bailiffs sound a good idea, do you have to have a CCJ to use them?

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petra Sat 28-Jan-17 23:04:12

Instruct a good bailiff, it works.

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Soupy Sat 28-Jan-17 22:46:36

I'd be phoning the Citizen's Advice Bureau first thing Monday as in our area they have people who specialise in Legal problems; that would be a good starting point.

If the deposit has been paid by credit card would the card provider be able to help/advise?

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Bednall51 Sat 28-Jan-17 22:39:42

I am angry - please read my daughter's post below. The battle is raging on mumsnet, but we've been asked to invite the Nanas! I still can't believe what they have done to my beloved grandchildren.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/2837650-COMPANY-HAS-SCAMMED-MY-AUTISTIC-KIDS-WHAT-CAN-I-DO?pg=1

"I am SO upset and hurt! I’ve been scammed out of £15,000 and I have no idea what to do next. I have two lovely, precious children who both have Autism. My husband and I saved and saved to build them a garden cabin as a quiet space and sensory room to help them.

I paid the deposit of £15,000 to a specialist Garden Structure builders in Chester who promised to start in December - then emailed me the say before they were due to start saying they’d ceased trading.
We have now found out this is a lie - they are still working and taking on jobs but have changed their name slightly.

I have tried Police and Trading Standards and am trying to get action but have been told £15,000 isn’t that much money! Well it is to me so how can I get it back? Can anyone help or give advice please? Thank you"

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