How best to screw over business who ripped off my Mum

How best to screw over business who ripped off my Mum

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Soov535

Original Poster:

35,829 posts

272 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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I sort of know a MILLION ways to do this.

But just for my own research purposes, let's assume that a builder has ripped off my 78 year old Mum and then threatened her when I issue proceedings.


How best to annihilate them.


All legal suggestions welcome. I've already called the VAT man and the Inland Revenue to report their cash deals.



FurtiveFreddy

8,577 posts

238 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Just to clarify - you want to pursue them legally or some other way?

Vitorio

4,296 posts

144 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Any evidence as to said threats? that would make a legal case even more interesting..

If you plan to operate more covert, would said business owner have a lawn he takes pride in?

Axionknight

8,505 posts

136 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Frozen sausages
VBRJ
Knock him out
Burn his house down
fk his wife and send the pics

/Thread

Spare tyre

9,590 posts

131 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Can your mum cope with more grief?

Mikeyplum

1,646 posts

170 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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An oldie, but a goody.

Can of Redbull to the shnozzzz

Gargamel

14,996 posts

262 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Some sort of flyer with their number and some bullet points

  • Free Quotes
  • 50% off all quotes for work in June
  • Cash accepted and 20% discount for cash in hand jobs
That type of thing sent round a few places.

Soov535

Original Poster:

35,829 posts

272 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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FurtiveFreddy said:
Just to clarify - you want to pursue them legally or some other way?
I've already got a court date lined up. I am thinking about more serving them a cold sh 1t sandwich....................


Soov535

Original Poster:

35,829 posts

272 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Soov535 said:
FurtiveFreddy said:
Just to clarify - you want to pursue them legally or some other way?
I've already got a court date lined up. I am thinking about more serving them a cold sh 1t sandwich.................... in addition to the HMRC and VAT investigations they'll shortly be on the end of.

DUMBO100

1,878 posts

185 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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It might be a good idea not to post it on a public forum?

Soov535

Original Poster:

35,829 posts

272 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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DUMBO100 said:
It might be a good idea not to post it on a public forum?
Why. I am not going to do anything illegal. I am simply going to make their lives a misery for the rest of time.


C0ffin D0dger

3,440 posts

146 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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How much money are we talking about?

Not a great situation for sure but sometimes it can be better just to put these things down to experience and walk away. Do not underestimate the stress that a court case can bring + the intimidation to your Mum whether it be inferred or physical threats. Probably not the best way to enjoy your retirement.

ATG

20,612 posts

273 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Local press, trading standards, Strictly Got Ripped Off or whatever the latest incarnation of That's Life is called.

But mainly VBRJ.

Vitorio

4,296 posts

144 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Soov535 said:
I've already got a court date lined up. I am thinking about more serving them a cold sh 1t sandwich....................
Id hold off on any childish pranks during the court business, if it came to light that you were hammering sausages into the other guys lawn at night the judge might not look all that favorably on you (rightly so imho)

Lotus Notes

1,204 posts

192 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Gargamel said:
  • Free Quotes
  • 50% off all quotes for work in June
  • Cash accepted and 20% discount for cash in hand jobs
This can grow legs!!**

Maybe add 20% off for repeat custom (alienate his existing client base)
Maybe find his favourite drinking hole and flyer this with crimewatch mock-ups
Clone his plates on the works van so it comes to the attention of the authorities
Get his bank account frozen

**Hypothetically of course as this would cause distress to an individual and possibly break a few laws.

Neil H

15,323 posts

252 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Ring his doorbell, then run away.

kiethton

13,896 posts

181 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Whenever I had an issue/wanted to ps off somebody I'd sign them up for (in no particular order):

PPI claim lines
Grindr (with a suitable picture/profile)
gumtree (dates)

etc. etc.

ThunderGuts

12,230 posts

195 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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His contact number on smutty cards in phone boxes.

Bosh

sidekickdmr

5,076 posts

207 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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You know his address I assume?

I may or may not have put an ad in local gumtree and freecycle saying "*FREE* house clearance - All must go"

I am clearning out my parents old house this weekend, all most go, washing machine, TV, lawnmower, furniture etc, all free, just need it gone, all in good working order and lot of it almost new.

I will be at XX Soandso Street, This Town, Postcode, all weekend, just turn up and see what I have left, and take it away there and then!

See you soon

ThunderGuts

12,230 posts

195 months

Monday 23rd May 2016
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Lotus Notes said:
Get his bank account frozen

.[/i]
Maybe call his bank with suspicions his cash dealings are with those dodgy foreigners hehe

Suggest money laundering....