Who can you complain to about bogus foreign workmen?

Question

Who can you complain to about bogus foreign workmen?

Answer 1

It depends on what they have done. If they have taken money from you and not done work then the police.

Answer 2

Tell the inland revenue as they will be working cash in hand and paying no tax or vat.

Answer 3

You should always check wth your local BBB before you hand over any cash. Above all, don't hand over any cash until the work is done.

Answer 4

I think the chances of a successful resoloution are slim.

We've had problems with some travelling "workmen" of Irish origin (being politically correct there) in Britain pulling all kinds of scams for donkeys years and they just disappear and reappear all over the country and are next to impossible to track down and deal with.

Answer 5

The council have a trading standards department. Speak to them and they'll investigate or at the least give you the right advice.

Answer 6

council, police or those special agencies tht send ppl back to where they came from

Answer 7

It depends on whether you are complaining that their skills are bogus or that their status as foreigners is bogus. Be more specific to get more-detailed answers.

Answer 8

write a letter to your mP