Has anyone else had a problem with this airport driver?

[Kathleen Q]

I had used Jerry Schwartz a couple of times as a driver to the airport. Last August [2011] I pre-paid him for a round trip to Orlando airport for my sister and husband - $170. Flights were cancelled because of Hurricane Irene. Jerry said he would hold the money as a credit for when they did come down. In January 2012, I wrote him that they would not be coming down this year and could I have a refund. He said he understood and would send me a check. Since that time, I have e-mailed him and called him several times and have heard nothing. He does not respond. Three weeks ago, I sent him a self-addressed, stamped envelope and asked him to please return my money. I have still heard nothing. I guess he doesn't plan on returning my money. Has anyone else used him? Or have any ideas about how to get my money back? I would definitely NOT recommend him as a driver. This is unethical behavior.

[angiefox10]

I'm curious.... Does anyone know this driver? Oh have they used him?

[RichieB]

Three weeks ago, I sent him a self-addressed, stamped envelope and asked him to please return my money. I have still heard nothing. I guess he doesn't plan on returning my money. Has anyone else used him? Or have any ideas about how to get my money back? I would definitely NOT recommend him as a driver. This is unethical behavior.

Might be worth the few bucks to send him a certified letter, including copies of any correspondence. At least that way you KNOW he received the mail.

[Kathleen Q]

Thank you. I did send him the self-addressed stamp envelope with delivery confirmation and he did get it. I checked on line.

[Golfer in Sanibel]

:rant-rave: They have people like this everywhere.

[bluedog103]

I had used Jerry Schwartz a couple of times as a driver to the airport. Last August [2011] I pre-paid him for a round trip to Orlando airport for my sister and husband - $170. Flights were cancelled because of Hurricane Irene. Jerry said he would hold the money as a credit for when they did come down. In January 2012, I wrote him that they would not be coming down this year and could I have a refund. He said he understood and would send me a check. Since that time, I have e-mailed him and called him several times and have heard nothing. He does not respond. Three weeks ago, I sent him a self-addressed, stamped envelope and asked him to please return my money. I have still heard nothing. I guess he doesn't plan on returning my money. Has anyone else used him? Or have any ideas about how to get my money back? I would definitely NOT recommend him as a driver. This is unethical behavior.
Crimes vs Seniors may be able to help you out. They're in the Sheriff's office on Rt. 466 near Morse. Great, concerned, helpful people.

[jane032657]

Sorry to be morbid but there is a Jerry Schwartz who died Aug 21 2010 in Lady Lake. Could it be him or coul dsomeone have assumed his name? He was 68? I googled his name out of interest ( I am always after facts) and his name came up in an obituary in Lady Lake. Seems to coincidental?

[thekeithfan]

I had used Jerry Schwartz a couple of times as a driver to the airport. Last August [2011] I pre-paid him for a round trip to Orlando airport for my sister and husband - $170. Flights were cancelled because of Hurricane Irene. Jerry said he would hold the money as a credit for when they did come down. In January 2012, I wrote him that they would not be coming down this year and could I have a refund. He said he understood and would send me a check. Since that time, I have e-mailed him and called him several times and have heard nothing. He does not respond. Three weeks ago, I sent him a self-addressed, stamped envelope and asked him to please return my money. I have still heard nothing. I guess he doesn't plan on returning my money. Has anyone else used him? Or have any ideas about how to get my money back? I would definitely NOT recommend him as a driver. This is unethical behavior.

I use Villages Taxi and they are less than Jerry. Good luck getting your money and thanks for posting this is good info to know!

[Kathleen Q]

This just occurred in August 2011 and I had received an e-mail from him in January 2012, so I don't believe it is the one who died in 2010, but thank you for checking it out. It is a coincidence.

I did contact seniors vs. crime and am going to see them next Tuesday, 04/17. They said they think they can help. I will let you all know.

[paulandjean]

I would just order his taxi service to a phoney street address,and wait around the corner and see how mad he would become. Did something like this years ago,he will pay up pretty quick.

[Kathleen Q]

I went to Seniors Vs. Crime located in the Sheriff's office on 466 and Morse Blvd. I brought copies of all e-mails and post office delivery confirmation. While I was filling out the form, they called Jerry , who answered! They told him who they were, why they were calling and he said he had sent a check. They asked him if it had cleared the bank. Of course, it hadn't since no check had really been sent. Anyway, he said he would send another. I got it Saturday and deposited today. Thank you Seniors Vs. Crime. A great volunteer organization.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Glad it all seems to have worked out, Kathleen! (Hope the check clears, too!)

Bill :)

[Skybo]

Good job Kathleen!

[red tail]

the villages shuttle is a first class service. i dont understand why anyone would use a 'gypsy' service . there isnt that much of a savings!