New scam in CO: I do not know how widespread this BS is, but wanted to

[niyad]

let everyone know.

A friend called me last night, fuming about an unexpected $500 extra bill as she is trying to get a new furnace. The company (years ago, I knew the owner, and he was a jerk when I knew him, but I did not know he was a total sleaze!) told her that it is CO law that any building built before 1983 must be checked for asbestos.Testing is $480. Remediation is, of course, extra.

Well, I immediately got online, and, guess what, there is no such law. Certified asbestos testing MUST be done in cases of remodel, renovation, or demolition (anything that requires a permit). The assholes finally admitted thry lied about the testing being required. I am waiting to see if she gets her money back before I take the company down.

[SharonClark]

1. You are a friend indeed.

Keep exposing these jerks.

[niyad]

5. Sadly, I have a LOT of practice in knowing how to expose such scum, there

are so many out there. And I tend to get really annoyed when they try to scam people I know.

[Demovictory9]

2. Scammer!

[Think. Again.]

3. Good for you for standing strong for her!

And yes, wait to see if she gets her money back, but then even if she does, TAKE THEM DOWN!

[niyad]

4. I fully intend to! This asshole will NOT be able to do this to anyone else.