Mario - (Mariusz Klama) have stolen thousands from me and a lot more from other people in a deposit scam. Once he got the money he gave me weeks of excuses and did little work.
If you are in the same boat you have to take action. Don't see it as it just a small amount an let it be. Your actions will ensure he doesn't steal from poor old grandma. Let legal action make Mario - (Mariusz Klama) pay for his dirt acts years to come. Mario - (Mariusz Klama) license has been revoked since Feb 2020 with tons of violations. Working without a license and stealing deposit is punishable by law.
Below is a direct penalty quote from consumer affairs:
https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Consumer-Affairs/Wall-of-Shame
Operating as a contractor without a license or with a revoked license is a violation of County law, subject to a fine of up to $750 for a first violation, with fines up to $1,500 for each subsequent violation. Some contractors also violate New York State Penal Law by defrauding or stealing from their customers.
Unlicensed contractors are subject to arrest and prosecution for working without a license. For license verification, please call Consumer Affairs at (631) 853-4600.
Below are some news clips on scrupulous contractors:
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NASSAU COUNTY--A five-week investigation into unlicensed contractors in Nassau County has resulted in the arrest of 42 individuals.
Four face felony charges, including third degree grand larceny for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from homeowners for improvements that were either not finished or never even started.
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen today announced the arrest and arraignment of Dwight Fiero, a/k/a David Fiero, 44, for his role in a contractor fraud scheme perpetrated against homeowners across the Capital Region. The 10-count indictment, which was unsealed in Albany County Court today before the Honorable Judge Andra Ackerman, charges Fiero with pocketing more than $50,000 in deposit monies from at least nine homeowners meant for home improvement projects.
MINEOLA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A Freeport man has been arrested and charged with stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a Long Island church.
Gennaro Festa is accused of taking $116,760 from Mineola's Grace International Assembly of God. According to a press release from Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, the church gave Festa's company the money in 2014 for demolition work and the construction of a new sanctuary at the site.
Instead of using the church's funds to pay his steel manufacturer, the 72-year-old allegedly used the money to cover daily expenses like food and gas.
"Contractors who disregard the law will be held accountable for their crimes," DA Singas said Wednesday.
He has been charged with second-degree grand larceny and scheming to defraud. He is due back in court on Sept. 21.
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An East Rockaway man was sentenced Wednesday, having pleaded guilty in April to stealing $96,100 from clients who hired him for home repairs, authorities said.
Robert Cohan was sentenced to two to four years for targeting elderly Long Island clients, convincing them that they needed repairs to their home and property. He then took their money but never did much of the home improvements, according to the Nassau County District Attorney's office.
In a 11 separate incidents from January 2016 to April 2017, Cohan knocked on the doors of senior citizens in Malverne, Garden City, New Hyde Park, Amityville, Valley Stream and South Hempstead, convincing homeowners to retain him. After signing a contract and receiving payment from the victims, Cohan did "little or none of the agreed-upon work," according to the DA's office.
"This defendant is going to prison because he preyed upon innocent seniors with threats and lies to steal thousands from vulnerable victims," District Attorney Madeline Singas said in a statement.
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Here are some steps to take:
Mario - (Mariusz Klama)
141 Feustal St,
West Babylon, NY 11704
Dba as New York Challenge, Inc has stolen thousands of dollars in fraudulent construction deposit scam!
As long as he hasn't returned your money you can take legal actions.
Start your action by:
1. Filing a police report
2. File your complaint with Consumer Affairs (https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Consumer-Affairs/Consumer-Complaints)
3. File BBB report
4. File FTC report
5. Follow with small claims court or district court depending on your dollar amount
6. Report crime to district attorney (most important)
If you don't do it you will regret! Everyone makes their own choices in life, no one else to blame when the gable comes down! read more