[jlw3080]

A couple of months ago two neighbors of mine had some landscape work done. The landscaper came over and we talked about a plan and we both signed a contract. I paid money up front for him to be able to go and purchase the palms I wanted. He told me he had them and they were beautiful. Then he wanted more money for the rock and blocks for the retaining wall. I, once again, ignorantly but trustingly, paid him more money. He came and did some manual labor like removing plants and shrubs that I no longer wanted and he removed some sod and rock that was to be moved to another area. When it came time to start installing trees and other plants and the wall etc, he was not coming. He would say he would be there and then not show up. This went on for the past two months. I heard every excuse in the book...I am watching my kids, my wife left me out of the blue, my trailer is broken and the list goes on and on! I have filed a report with Better Business Bureau which, of course he has not answered. I have also filed a report with Seniors vs Crime. I was told they had already been talking to this guy for other jobs he has taken money for and not completed. I have discovered in the interim by visiting his Facebook page that he now says he is the former owner of Tru Solutions Landscaping and works for someone else. I don't believe he is working for anyone else and is still out there ripping people off. His name is Chris Charbonneau. He has red very short hair, like a very short crew cut. He sometimes is accompanied by his wife, Heathe, and one of his four children. Look up his pic on Facebook so you know who it is. He also has a mug shot online. He is concentrating his efforts now in the new sections off of Hillsborough on both sides of Morse. Please do NOT give him any money or the job. There are too many landscapers out there that can be trusted. If you have to pay someone any money up front...move on to someone else. I have learned a very expensive lesson and now have a torn up yard and will have to pay again to have someone come and do their best to make it look nice! Just BEWARE!!! I hope I am able to help someone from not getting taken!