[starflyte1]

Does Crimes against Seniors have a list of complaints filed? My home is getting to the point that it needs almost everything replaced including roof, ac, and windows and I am trying to make good choices for having the work done. I have checked the BBB site.

[Bryan]

Seniors Vs Crime does keep records. They are not allowed to give details of past complaints nor make recommendations. However, if you call and ask if they have had complaints against "XYZ Inc" they can and will answer your question.

[starflyte1]

Thanks, Bryan! Pat

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bryan

Seniors Vs Crime does keep records. They are not allowed to give details of past complaints nor make recommendations. However, if you call and ask if they have had complaints against "XYZ Inc" they can and will answer your question.

I have something I consider suspicious that I'd like to check out. A man who represented himself as a Court Official has left a card with a cell number on our door asking that someone immediately return his call. When called on his cell phone, he is evasive about what he wants. He acts very unprofessional. He asks when you'll be home so he can drop by and discuss something. I requested specific information, he said he'd call back, and he didn't. He has not returned subsequent calls.

I think it is a scam to see who is in residence and returns his call quickly, and who is out of town.

I'm not sure if I should be calling Crimes against Seniors or the Sumter Police Department. Any ideas, or telephone numbers of who to call? Or am I just being paranoid?

[SgtJohn]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I have something I consider suspicious that I'd like to check out. A man who represented himself as a Court Official has left a card with a cell number on our door asking that someone immediately return his call. When called on his cell phone, he is evasive about what he wants. He acts very unprofessional. He asks when you'll be home so he can drop by and discuss something. I requested specific information, he said he'd call back, and he didn't. He has not returned subsequent calls.

I think it is a scam to see who is in residence and returns his call quickly, and who is out of town.

I'm not sure if I should be calling Crimes against Seniors or the Sumter Police Department. Any ideas, or telephone numbers of who to call? Or am I just being paranoid?

Call the local police and report the suspicious call. They may have had others and can investigate them as one. They have the means to get subscriber information, for the phone, as well as call records if need be. Good Luck.

[Bogie Shooter]

Phone Directory of the Sumter County
Sheriff's Office


Main Numbers: Area Code 352
Detention Center 793-0225
Fax Communications Center 568-6695
Fax Criminal Investigation 569-1605
Fax Detention Center 568-6621
Fax Front Desk 793-0221
Fax Sheriff Secretary 793-0220
Lake Panasoffkee Annex 793-1164
Sheriff's Office Main Number 569-1600
The Villages District Office 689-4600
Wildwood Annex 330-1361

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I have something I consider suspicious that I'd like to check out. A man who represented himself as a Court Official has left a card with a cell number on our door asking that someone immediately return his call. When called on his cell phone, he is evasive about what he wants. He acts very unprofessional. He asks when you'll be home so he can drop by and discuss something. I requested specific information, he said he'd call back, and he didn't. He has not returned subsequent calls.

I think it is a scam to see who is in residence and returns his call quickly, and who is out of town.

I'm not sure if I should be calling Crimes against Seniors or the Sumter Police Department. Any ideas, or telephone numbers of who to call? Or am I just being paranoid?

Short answer is NO.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Phone Directory of the Sumter County
Sheriff's Office
Main Numbers: Area Code 352
Detention Center 793-0225
Fax Communications Center 568-6695
Fax Criminal Investigation 569-1605
Fax Detention Center 568-6621
Fax Front Desk 793-0221
Fax Sheriff Secretary 793-0220
Lake Panasoffkee Annex 793-1164
Sheriff's Office Main Number 569-1600
The Villages District Office 689-4600
Wildwood Annex 330-1361

Good recommendations by Bogie. I would follow them. Good luck as this sounds like a person I would be concerned about.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

Does Crimes against Seniors have a list of complaints filed? My home is getting to the point that it needs almost everything replaced including roof, ac, and windows and I am trying to make good choices for having the work done. I have checked the BBB site.

the virginia trace website also maintains a list of goor service providers that you might want to reference:
http://virginiatrace.com/good_servic...vember2011.pdf

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

Does Crimes against Seniors have a list of complaints filed? My home is getting to the point that it needs almost everything replaced including roof, ac, and windows and I am trying to make good choices for having the work done. I have checked the BBB site.

Call the Home Warranty Department they have a list of approved contractors. The number is in the front of the Telephone book.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by SgtJohn

Call the local police and report the suspicious call. They may have had others and can investigate them as one. They have the means to get subscriber information, for the phone, as well as call records if need be. Good Luck.

I agree. I would be very suspicious too.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Phone Directory of the Sumter County
Sheriff's Office


Main Numbers: Area Code 352
Detention Center 793-0225
Fax Communications Center 568-6695
Fax Criminal Investigation 569-1605
Fax Detention Center 568-6621
Fax Front Desk 793-0221
Fax Sheriff Secretary 793-0220
Lake Panasoffkee Annex 793-1164
Sheriff's Office Main Number 569-1600
The Villages District Office 689-4600
Wildwood Annex 330-1361

Thanks Bogie, for the numbers. The Village District Office for The Sheriff is closed now but I'll call tomorrow. I am positive this person is misrepresenting himself for dishonest reasons.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Thanks Bogie, for the numbers. The Village District Office for The Sheriff is closed now but I'll call tomorrow. I am positive this person is misrepresenting himself for dishonest reasons.

Me too. I'm glad you are reporting it.

Thanks for alerting is too, so we can do likewise if they get the bogus call.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Thanks Bogie, for the numbers. The Village District Office for The Sheriff is closed now but I'll call tomorrow. I am positive this person is misrepresenting himself for dishonest reasons.

Let us know what you find out, please.

[Nana18]

I filed a complaint with Crimes against Seniors three years ago against a general contractor who hired subs to do the work and by the time they were done my living room ceiling came down and my new patio cracked and is falling apart. My husband had to put the ceiling back together. It was a nightmare and very costly in the end. Crimes against Seniors filed the complaints and were very helpful to us. I must say that when I went after the cement people they could not be found. The general contractor is still in business under the same name. Crimes told me that those sub contractors change their names and continue to work in The Villages and elsewhere. It is scary out there - I suggest to always make sure they are insured and licensed. Some of them have a piece of paper saying they are insured and are not. I was told to always check them out by calling their insurance company. I wish you luck and hope your experience turns out better then ours did.