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Fraudulent craftsmen in focus: Freiberg district court investigates!
Freiberg District Court will be dealing with fraud cases involving dubious tradesmen and fake invoices from October 27th.
Fraudulent craftsmen in focus: Freiberg district court investigates!
In Freiberg's courtrooms, the focus is currently on criminal activities that are shaking trust in craftsmanship and the rule of law. In the coming week, the Freiberg district court will, like that Free press reported being confronted with various crimes. One case in particular is in focus: a craftsman who demanded advance payment for agreed services such as laying tiles and building a carport, but did not keep his promises. The clients are now in an awkward position and are left with the damages.
The allegedly dubious tradesman will be in court on Monday, October 27th at 9 a.m. Such cases of fraud are not isolated and reflect negatively on the entire industry. While more and more people are looking for tradesmen in emergency situations, they often fall for scammers who pose as skilled workers. The Craftsman knowledge The platform offers valuable tips on how consumers can protect themselves so as not to fall victim to overpriced bills for services of inferior quality or not provided at all.
Fraudulent invoices circulating
In addition, the Rhineland-Palatinate police warn of counterfeit invoices that allegedly come from local courts. Founders of companies are particularly affected by this. These fraudulent invoices are often sent before the real invoices and are characterized by very short payment deadlines in order to put pressure on those affected. As the Rhineland-Palatinate Police As explained, genuine local court invoices usually have long payment deadlines, and if fraud is suspected, you should act immediately and inform the police and the relevant local court.
Warning signs and protective measures
The characteristics by which you can recognize dubious tradesmen include the lack of an imprint, the demand for cash payments and the use of only mobile numbers for contact. The Consumer advice center offers support to inform consumers of their rights and help with claims. Anyone considering hiring a craftsman should obtain several offers and check the seriousness of the company in advance.
In conclusion, it can be said that the civil courage of citizens and a healthy skepticism towards dubious offers not only protects one's own wallet, but also helps to maintain trust in genuine craft businesses. It is therefore important to be vigilant and, when in doubt, to take a step back before making decisions.