On October 18, 2006 one of our neighbors was taken for $100 by a tree trimming outfit. They were to cut down 3 palm trees for $580. The worker told the homeowner his wallet and job book was locked in an office he had no key for. The homeowner gave him $100 to help him get equipment rented for starting the job.

Since that time, they have not heard from him and he refuses to answer his cell phone.

Warning: Get written estimates and make sure companies are licensed, bonded and insured and that the people that do the work are legal citizens. Do you homework when hiring someone.


By Toni Gotschika