Court gets the last laugh on smirking, shady landscaper

The latest chapter in the tale of the happy-go-lucky landscaper known for es-caping with deposits of angry customers.
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[@rankat1841]

Running out of the job with the client's money is not "a mistake", it's a con.

[@hippiebits2071]

Very likely to continue in another state once he's out. His sentence isn't nearly enough.

[@rankat1841]

@@hippiebits2071 Yeah, that was my exact same thought. 🤦

[@ace.9218]

Yes, it is. That's his con game,going house to house with the same m o. Smile, laugh, and talk with clients (potential victim's) get the money, and don't come back. 👍👈🏻🤛🏽👊🏻✊🏿

[@PaulWeezy50]

​@@ace.9218 Yes. We all watched the same video. Lol

[@Jonathanskits]

It’s not just a con. It’s stupid and wrong!

[@constancepentzer3017]

His lawyer says that his client is a good man. A good man does not take money for no work and doesn’t file bankruptcy while hiding a huge amount of money. You can’t be a good person if you are hurting others.

[@enesnyc1662]

I can not believe that schmuck said that the criminal is a good man and good family man as well….. wtf ! Did he really believe that’s true? Or that we will believe that after watching the video ! It’s like satin hey guys the sky is always red and not blue and expect people to listen to it and believe it 😂 Crazy shiit on the internet here

[@jr-xs9tf]

When a lawyer speaks, the truth tends to go on vacation.

[@randb4865]

Lawyers think they are good people, too. Would that it only were so.

[@JesusistheonetrueGod]

Negative, there are no good men. Only God is good.

[@justinhill4847]

​@@JesusistheonetrueGod Then that must mean that good doesn't exist because god sure doesn't.

[@mikeg3439]

Sadly as a contractor and I can tell you that people like this guy make it harder for honest contractors to get things done.

[@Bess9779]

Exactly. Most contractors work really hard and are honest. One idiot con comes along and causes people to question all the good ones.

[@gsuit2815]

What else makes it harder is charging ridiculous prices and hoping that some people bite to get that home run. Obviously I don’t know you specifically and I’m not assuming you do the same but I’ve heard of plenty people getting super high quotes. A guy I work with got a price of $38000 to side his garage. I asked him if he punched the guy in the face for thinking he was stupid enough to pay that much.

[@veryslyfox]

@@Bess9779 you're kidding!? Most contractors are sleezebags and cons. That is one of the least respected professions (along with used car salesmen). The honest ones are as rare as unicorns

[@Sparty1966grad]

Not sure if you have seen it but a show you may appreciate "Rico to the Rescue".

[@naomiemoore5725]

Totally agree! My dad was an independent contractor and followed protocol for the state we lived in and went out of his way to please every client.

[@onlybassfishing1813]

The lawyer calling him a good man is the funniest thing I've seen today.

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

Well they are paid to lie. Bet the lawyer got paid upfront

[@romktch17]

I mean... zealously representing the clients interest within the bounds of the law is literally one of the ethical duties of a defense attorney. This particular one might be a dirtgrub, but try to remember that

[@TuckaBuck89]

As an Officer of the Court the lawyer has the requirement either to report crimes or withdraw their representation. 'Course, they always say "I had no knowledge", which is totally BS.

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

Lawyer that in it for the money

[@LSDale]

It's his lawyer's job. If you ever need one, you'll be happy for them to call you a good man, too.

[@trentbrownstone1481]

Literally zero punishment. Get caught with cocaine and you'll do longer than if you steal $2 mil

[@ioasisyumich]

Man, get caught with a bountiful harvest of one single marijuana plant in most states you'll be doing more time than armed robbery.

[@tiffanyingram3444]

Dam shame yt collar crimes always have slap on wrist punishments I wonder why

[@mikeboate208]

Reagan wasn't exactly your " saviour " was he . impoverished and jailed millions .

[@JesusistheonetrueGod]

Because the gov overlords didn't get their cut.

[@jeffeide6475]

Deserves more. But, 6 months in jail cannot be described as "literally zero punishment". That's just not what literally zero means.

[@christophersantiago6011]

What a piece of s***. Terrible for the victims that have been conned out of their hard-earned money. May the forces of karma bring him back all the pain that he has inflicted on others.

[@DetroitFettyghost]

Oh trust me this dude in so much pain right now he's a fiend and he's dope sick dying in jail 🤣 how's that fer karma 💉💉💉😵😵😵🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮

[@jerrymylove1754]

Oh yeah he’s a total POS. But seems like a cool guy to hang out with. Just make sure you never loan him money and tell the waitress you will only be paying for your drinks and meals. Basically never trust him em around you when money is being spent and you should be good.

[@vladv2291]

All that & stillna cool guy to hang with? I agree with everything else you said, but the problem with hanging around guys like that is they'll drag you into their bs sooner or later

[@jerrymylove1754]

@@vladv2291 that’s true. However for one night or once in awhile hanging out with people in low places can be fun. But it’s much risky. I experienced that a lot being in the Navy. When I joined there were people in there that could barely read. But they could work their butts off and party like the world is ending tomorrow.

[@vladv2291]

@@jerrymylove1754 maybe to talk some shit with at a bar or something every once in a while, I get that. Still if I personally know that someone is that big of a jackass it'd be hard for me to not treat them with contempt

[@edv.3270]

As an architect, I have one major rule to clients dealing with contractors...never, never, NEVER pay for services in advance.

[@ds7900]

And... always withhold final payment until all work is complete.

[@davidpelosof4564]

“Joe Vella, blowing minds,right now, in county jail” 😂💀 Rob Wolchek, that’s too far Mann 😂

[@noobyboymax]

😂😂😂

[@wordman3624]

I don't know who's worse: this guy or his lawyer.

[@vivianpatton5692]

Can't stand lawyers that help Bad ppl .

[@garolstipock]

A lesson to us all, no? Even if you did it, say nothing and get a lawyer!

[@adamcurtis2676]

Mr. Slate 2.0

[@willmoore7582]

In order to be a lawyer and defend the obviously guilty you have to have 3 qualities; No morals, a blindness to the idea of 'justice' and very deep and hungry pockets. The builder is simply a cheap di*khead.

[@jmanrock11]

@@vivianpatton5692 that’s literally their job😂

[@harryknutts8428]

People like that make it hard for every a guy who is just trying to make a little bit of money by cutting somebody’s grass or doing some yardwork

[@heatherheminger3703]

Attorney’s like this clown keep this kinda stuff going to. So at the end of this dude got away with over a million dollars that he will have after 6 months of jail? SMFH

[@Mr.G626]

@T Raybern exactly

[@nickthompson1812]

Cutting grass or doing some yard work doesn’t require an upfront cost for materials. Landscaping sure as heck costs the contractor upfront costs; you can’t expect them to foot that. It’s too risky.

[@brown5252]

@T Raybern exactly nothing but paid in full AT THE END OF THE JOB!

[@biggtrux]

​@@brown5252Aw, if only life were as simple as you.

[@bodyxcount22]

you can smell the sleeze coming from his lawyer. Looks like he just finished handing out his cards to victims coming out of ambulances in the Hospital ER dropoff.

[@vynidalopes251]

A good man his attorney says. A family man who meant no harm his attorney says. Yet he felt comfortable enough to rip people off and hide money. Yea, what an upstanding clown 🤡

[@SeanVplayer]

Well, you see, to a lawyer, that IS a good man. Just how they view things. His attorney is probably cut from the same cloth.

[@rickuyeda4818]

Did you know? When you win a judgement, you need to get a "Writ of Execution" so you can seize the debtors property, be it vehicles, furniture, rent or any assets.

[@YellowPaint100]

See how you only have 4 likes? That shows how few ppl know this! A judgement in your favor is just money owed to you without the "Writ". Thank you for putting it out there! ✊

[@Chad-Giga.]

How do you get the writ

[@tiffanyingram3444]

Ty

[@tiffanyingram3444]

I remember this from highschool

[@geneticdisorder1900]

@@YellowPaint100 Yeah the court won’t tell or explain that, it’s so the courts can perpetuate future income. Because you end up having to go back through the sucky system !!

[@markn8866]

Gotta love a hard working family man…. no justice once again, a mere slap on the wrist.

[@chinadoll534]

You said a mouth full

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

​@tylerl3510oh please, his last interview the thief was sporting his MAGA hat... which we all know is the new "helmet" for special people.

[@Off-with-a-bang]

​@tylerl3510 Political ❄️

[@jiggidyjam]

@@greenearthblueskies8556the da and the judge over his case are registered democrats. So yes it’s the libtards

[@vincekilloran843]

"I hope they need some yard work done at the county jail." Sick burn.

[@Carrjacked]

Rob, YOU ARE A NATIONAL TREASURE! I love this guy- THE HALLLLLLLL OF SHAMMMMMME. I’m not even a local I’m from Philly but I love watching how clips!

[@suprememagnetic4850]

The innocent wife ploy 😂😂😂

[@LQOTW]

She sounds as oily as her husband (and lawyer).

[@aretnap3653]

The "Wife" is Complicit in Her Husband's Crimes, & Deserves TheSame Public Exposure...& JailTime! 🤔

[@smorgasbroad1132]

Guilt by association.

[@oooBASTIooo]

@@smorgasbroad1132 No, guilt by being the co-owner of the company.

[@Once_in_a_Lifetime]

So 6 months and exposure is your idea of punishment in exchange for hiding millions!

[@SavageFrenchies]

@@Once_in_a_Lifetime I mean look at these executives, politicians and Ponzi scheme A holes and scam artist that steal 100s of millions or billions. They get like a 1 million dollar fine and get to keep the 100s of millions or billions they stole.

[@jess_o]

@@smorgasbroad1132 more like complicity

[@GRIMSVOLT]

You know that reporter is LOVING these segments. Guy is so full of energy.

[@saywhatnow57]

I have a brother who is JUST like this guy. He's done over a year and a half in jail at this point because he can't stop. He's also a "good man" and a "family guy". That's how they get people to give them money. My brother is such a family guy that he will do anything for them. At least this guy managed to stash some away in some gambling accounts. My brother blew through all the money he took.

[@suburbangardenpermaculture3117]

I hear ya. My brother was portrayed in the movie Deepwater Horizon by Mark Whalberg. There is a little girl who played my neice in that movie, and my real neice became her friend during the shooting of the movie. In fact, her dad and Mike became decent friends. They actually started a business together!! A sawmill actually... they refurbished it, got it running aagain, hired locals to run it again and everything was going well. One day my brother handed the other guy a check for over 9K bucks to take to the mill for payroll and bills.... they never saw him again. He quit answering the phone or anything. My brother calls the other guys wife, HEY!! WHERE THE FUK IS THIS ASSHOLE?!?! Know what the first thing she said was? "Oh no, not again"!! WHAT?!?! he's DONE THIS BEFORE?!?! yes... he takes our daughters money from acting jobs, and he runs off to a hotel with cocaine and hookers until all the money is gone 😢 and yeah.... he's done this to his family several times. What a piece of shit. Go look at that movie... an see the little girl?!? Just know. Her dad has smoked and snorted and prostitued ALLL her acting money away.

[@BradiKal61]

The missing 1.9 million is probably what turned into 1.3 million in the Fanduel account

[@Yourmomgoestocolledge]

I live in Jacksonville, FL and Robs little stories are some of my favorites on youtube. Glad to see the update on this moron.

[@1QKGLH]

Having grown up in Detroit (where rob is airing these stories) and a current resident of FL, it's awesome to still see these stories.

[@propanemusic]

I live in Jacksonville too. Dude when he said he will be blowing minds now behind bars hahahahahahaha

[@Tinag6451]

Where can I watch? I love his energy

[@mharris5047]

@@propanemusic I thought he will be doing something different when I heard that line.

[@lonestarr1707]

instead of Joe doing landscaping Joe was ESCAPING with his clients money. had me laughing with that line

[@csscott9803]

😂😂😂

[@CandaceLee-bs2wk]

😂😂😂👍❤️

[@MartinisnOlives]

Same here! 😂

[@Okcdriver]

Really not that funny.

[@TheMpo1986]

It was clever. Remember when he said his speciality was raking in the cash? Classic stuff.

[@jasoneverett]

One thing I've never understood about these contractor scammers, it seems like it would actually be less effort to just do the work then it would be to constantly be on the run, dealing with reporters and courts and all that comes with it.

[@cbennett6093]

1. Never give someone a deposit before they start you project. If they aren't financially responsible enough to even be able to start the job... 2. Never trust someone who smiles and cannot look you in the eye when talking to you. 3. Never trust a fat landscaper.

[@statistically80percentofinmate]

Exactly. It's all so simple. Never give anyone anything let alone Half of the job up front. Idiots.

[@veryslyfox]

I can tell you've never hired a competent contractor. No contractor will accept #1 especially if it involves ordering custom materials (such as windows or kitchen cabinets). Stop giving stupid advice.

[@tracycameron2580]

Fat landscaper lol like a skinny cook 😉

[@priscillawagner6205]

😂

[@MichaelBrown-gh2mc]

Always get a deposit!!!! Doesn't Mean that your crooked... Customer bears all burden of costs! Let them at least set up credit accounts for you at your vendors... That way you don't have to ask for money every other day I hate that shit but they have to cover supplies .

[@boodang100]

A few hundred may be a mistake but this was a full fledged choice of highway robbery

[@SheepHunter9780]

What a scumbag He'll Cross the Wrong Person one day...... and they'll be no "Court Dates"

[@kankala358]

How can someone like this gets 6 months in prison but someone who get caught with weed gets 10+ years in prison for not doing anything wrong to anyone? Smh what a country

[@leechjim8023]

Problem at the state level☹️👎👎

[@JohnDoe-mp1zk]

Maybe with the weed but you can steal money in any state but usually becomes federal charge but plenty of people and I mean plenty have stolen 10,20,30k and ruined lives only have gotten like 3 yrs in jail

[@tedfred3861]

He’s BLOWING MINDS in county jail line had me rolling! 😂😂

[@lanaconin5704]

When the government is telling you it’s ok to rip people off and you don’t have to pay them back why would he stop doing this? Next time he’ll only get a year or two, the time after he’s only gonna get like 5 years. Hell, for 1.9 million a lot of people would keep going for only 6 months prison 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@neusikesho3438]

*jail* No one goes to prison for a six month sentence. That is merely county jail time.

[@lanaconin5704]

@@neusikesho3438 in aus pison and jail are the same thing

[@lanaconin5704]

@@neusikesho3438 in austr prison and jail are the same thing. America seems to have jail, which we call being lovked yp in holding, then prison/jail for remand or sentenced peo

[@lanaconin5704]

@@neusikesho3438 Australia sorry

[@peterw.kocsis2520]

​@@lanaconin5704What???

[@P2Feener305]

Joe is not blowing minds he blowing Tyron in jail 😂🤣

[@eckankar7756]

HA....hahahha...yes!!!!

[@sharp3552]

Big Leroy’s turn next week!😂🤣

[@AL-lv3kb]

He's literally about to GAMBLE that ass lmaooo 😂😂

[@juju1896]

I certainly hope so.

[@edwardranno7119]

Tyrone and bubba!!

[@mikeyg1776]

Really wish we had an entire nation of new reports like Rob

[@Uwolz]

Hiring contractors is a risk. Too many scummy individuals.

[@markh4926]

I was in bankruptcy court one day and watched as this Fishermans Wharf Restaurant owner was grilled about $100's of thousands of dollars he had "given" to his family and hidden elsewhere. The court Trustee knew the guy was lying about the money and I watched as his neck and face turned red with anger while the weasel continued to lie. The Trustee had the names and places where the money had gone. It was fun to watch.

[@adamfitzgerald911]

When the courts are a consistent failure to exact justice, it should be up to the victims to enact their own justice as insurance.

[@jeffr9945]

That has happen before. Con man caught a sniper bullet to the head while chatting outside on his cell phone. The con man pissed off so many people and he stole so much money. They never caught the guy or girl who did it.

[@letsgobrandon7112]

Absolutely. I know I most definitely make sure that pretty lil wife got her justice too.

[@chinadoll534]

@@jeffr9945this same scenario remind me of the movie “ phone booth” when the guy got shot being on his phone and he had con individuals out of their hard earned money

[@statistically80percentofinmate]

​@@jeffr9945 Nah. Lead pipe at night shatter all the legs in different places. Let him struggle the rest of his life.

[@stargo2931]

Killing someone doesn't get your money back.

[@CS-ki5uf]

We had a pool guy do this here in CT. Slimeball took people's money. He traded on his father's good name & reputation to get away with it. He then declared bankruptcy. I think the bankruptcy laws need to be changed if someone embezzles money.

[@WilliamtheWorst]

Joe is blowing more than minds...

[@oshkoshdom2197]

I bet minds aren't the only thing he's blowing.

[@stooge81]

Prison survival has a funny way of changing a man...

[@cindydott452]

That reporter loves his job!

[@t-bonena3609]

Right on! He belongs in jail. Thanks for doing what you do Fox 2...

[@juansanchez-kg2to]

Thanks for keeping us updated.

[@macsloan58]

Who would give $ up front to ANYBODY? Holy crap!!

[@LeafsAndCars]

When you hire someone you don't know to do work for you ALWAYS check their credentials and TELL THEM YOU WON'T PAY UNTIL WORK IS DONE! IF THEY SAY THEY NEED MONEY FOR "MATERIALS" THAT'S A SCAM! YOU'LL NEVER SEE THEM AGAIN!!

[@SOLDOZER]

Giving a deposit is totally normal.

[@LeafsAndCars]

@@SOLDOZER so is checking credentials. Besides. " a fool and his money....." You know the rest.

[@bigthunder7002]

I collect a portion up front because I have had customers who do not pay! Contractors aren’t then only ones who can be a PoS.

[@ioasisyumich]

​@@bigthunder7002 If your customer doesn't pay you take them to small claims court. Simple as that.

[@davidhalley9795]

We had a landscaper who overextended himself but never did that. We only paid him when certain things were done and to our satisfaction. That sucks when people take advantage of hard working people.

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

Seriously, coughing up thousands for landscaping is a really big deal to most individuals.

[@Bob-ub4gl]

People like the guy who paid $67,000 before any work was done are fools! Maybe a $5,000--$10,000 deposit, at most...

[@simplyturf]

​@@Bob-ub4gl Seriously! Negotiate a reasonable payment schedule for both parties

[@jfk2214]

Joe Vella is in the mind blowing section of the Hall of Shame

[@rylandspencer]

"Blowing minds in the County Jail" ahahahaha

[@Misshughestrm]

Best guess is gambling or a cocaine problem

[@petergriffin383]

Both, I used to work with him.. he's a POS

[@wryckingbaul8612]

The problem can't be the gambling because his FanDuel account had a million dollars in it. I think his problem was that he didn't know how to stop! Was it victim money or winnings or both? 🤔

[@Magerly666]

@@wryckingbaul8612 i think they must have stashed the money he took in his FanDuel account, thinking no one would find it

[@opo3628]

@@Magerly666 - A classic downfall mindset of thinking that you're always the smartest guy in the room.

[@danielwong5378]

That was him smiling "Privilegelly". he was confident that he wasn't going to jail.

[@kevinjackson7539]

Before you spend $67,000 on landscaping you better know who you're dealing with.

[@BaDazai]

😮😮😮 This is crazy! Many businesses have a hard time finding clients, but this guy was getting a lot of them. Why didn't he just do the work? He could have had a successful business that would have lasted decades and passed on to his kids and grandkids.

[@lolawhite2769]

I love watching this!! Keep up the great work!!

[@pennyusa8514]

He reminds me of my ex son in-law he was a con artist landscaper just like Joe to bad his soon to be new wife doesn't have a clue who she's marrying 😢

[@glammaog1love56]

She knows😂😂

[@pennyusa8514]

@GlammaOG1 Love no she doesn't know because if she did she would have left long ago she's only 26 I could tell you stories on my ex son in-law he actually made a airline ticket to say he had a job interview outta state just because he didn't want his kid's that weekend.

[@pennyusa8514]

@TerminalLance0311 I tried telling my daughter not to marry him but then I wouldn't have my beautiful grandchildren

[@TheShadowVorlon]

@@pennyusa8514 Some people have to learn lessons up close and personal. I hope he isn't abusive to her, before she manages to wake up and get away.

[@vivianpatton5692]

@@pennyusa8514 26 is old enough to know .

[@thetruenorth5714]

I love watching Rob call these people out. I also love the cheap baggy suits he always wears. Haha

[@elizabethfarias9104]

I'm living for this reporter's zealous energy 🙌

[@SgtJoeSmith]

company gave him almost $2 million up front for landscaping? WTF????? im a landscaper and thats a massive city park or 700 unit apartment complex here for that price. was that the full amount or down payment?

[@mph5896]

Friend owns a landscape business. His VERY GOOD contract had him do 60k worth of work. They filed bankruptcy protection the next week.

[@suerosenthal-matthews9565]

I am so sorry for your friend. Unfortunately your friend found scammers and con artists to work with! So often customer gets scammed but sometimes business owner gets scammed too. Better to do down payment 1 3rd, half way done, 1 3rd and finished work 1 3rd.

[@hoosierplowboy5299]

The PA and court cut Joe a sweet deal, to his victim's detriment...😡

[@stickshiftt9127]

Mafia guys are "good family guys" too. 😂😂😂

[@omw9965]

Comes out quickly, laws needs to be changed (or Judges) to get these criminals more time in jail, 6 months? stealing 1.9 million maybe more victims that couldn't afford to get justice. Sad. He truly planned it all with his side chick. Deserves 25 years flat in jail, one slice of bread with cup of water daily. Only then when he comes out, he will never ever think of doing it again.

[@denisemcdougal6445]

That’s what having white privilege means

[@gvue4396]

Great follow up

[@lindak7499]

What a POS. He will never change. Where I live contractors are not allowed to ask for more than 10% of a proposed job as a deposit.

[@jfk2214]

The admission price into the Hall of Shame is the same as the admission price into the penitentiary

[@mercedesmartinez8352]

😂 still blowing minds!

[@jazziez6467]

This has been going on for decades, not much happens to them so it will go on for more decades. Anyone notice cases missing in Macomb county circuit court? Cleaning up records.

[@mph5896]

Guy got 6 months in jail. Livingston county to boot. Not Wayne where he would have gotten a slap on the hand.

[@mharris5047]

@@mph5896 I wish he would have had to do his six months in the Wayne County Jail and Punishment Center. Livingston is a cakewalk compared to Wayne.

[@simontills7090]

"I know nnnothing, nnnnothing!" says the wife, looking for some way out, echoing John Banner, RIP. (Anyone remember him?) Rob is outstanding, a real treasure. I love the guy.

[@ozzybloke-craig3690]

This is the only time anything from Fox News is worth watching and not complete BS!

[@CosmosNut]

put him snd wifey in a box and toss the key...

[@AsmodeusMictian]

Man, several felonies and a whopping 6mo in jail. I hope he survives! Boy courts sure are hard on folks here aren't they? But luckily his lawyer and the prosecutor were able to strike a deal! Prosecutor gets his 'win', and Joe here gets away with a slap on the damn wrist. "JUSTICE" everyone! Lord only knows what would have happened had they caught him with a joint. Probably 20 years in jail, because THAT is a severe crime right there. Priorities are on point, folks.

[@Psykoticgodd]

ive never followed a news anchor so fast. i love this dude haha

[@baddad18]

He's not the only Joe that belongs behind bars.

[@daveschannel747]

Keep the great journalism up!!

[@SgtJoeSmith]

i got a hot check for over $10k and cops told me it was a civil matter!

[@void________]

If you were a store, they'd be in jail....nuts!

[@GoCoyote]

If police (who are often ignorant of the law) are dismissive, contact the local and states attorney general office. They will be able to evaluate the legalities and determine if it should be a criminal case, a civil case, or both. Most states consider bad checks to be a crime if it was used to pay for goods or services.

[@nicholasbrown6093]

lol love it, this reporter is amazing doesn't give a single EF and its amazing exploiting peoples bs rob keep up the astounding work.

[@CallardAndBowser]

Give him and his wife Capital Punishment and be done with it.

[@harryknutts8428]

What a joke meanwhile, some guys serve a 10 years in the joint for stealing $100 worth of shit from Walmart to feed a drug habit

[@williamwilson6499]

At least make up something believable.

[@SOLDOZER]

Nobody stealing from Wal Mart even goes to jail. Thats why they steal from Wal Mart.

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

Meanwhile Banko Brown is Dead for stealing a bag of candy from Walgreen's.🇺🇸

[@SOLDOZER]

@@ClarkKent-tg6ls Oh well. Banko was a worthless criminal.

[@Sinner4life]

You can literally walk in Walmart fill the cart and leave without paying with zero consequences.

[@Kyle-gb9dq]

Luv Rob and his reporting. New sub!

[@johnreilly8672]

Three hots and a cot with a bullpen sandwich 😂😂😂

[@timjensen6968]

I love this journalist's, Rob, style. He should be going big time.

[@DetroitFettyghost]

This dude a FIEND- And I ain't hating on addicts just once that screw people over! He gonna be up in that rock pucking his everlovin mind out 🤣- fer a week- and then the real fun starts after you're done with the initial withdrawals the post-acute withdrawal syndrome kicks in and you really want to end your life!

[@Misshughestrm]

Facts....he gives addicts a bad name. My criminology professor once told me "addicts are the hardest working people in the country"

[@SgtJoeSmith]

@@Misshughestrm hahahahaha! stupidest and laziest!

[@TarHeelForevah]

No fiend I've encountered has a gut like his! He's a gambling fiend and grifting scumbag who lives well beyond his means on the backs of others!

[@mab1ism]

​@@Misshughestrm just because a professor says it means nothing without studies. Professors aren't that smart anyways. They pay 100k for a job that pays an average of 70k... Not that Smart.

[@moussaipresidangue3203]

I will never understand this system. How you get 6 months only for trying to steal 250K ?

[@user-pk7qd1bd4o]

Favorite line in a movie “ give me a check for $10,000 before I change my mind” The money pit

[@lorihamlin3604]

Why would you pay that kind of money up front? I’ve just had an assortment of maintenance done and not a single contractor asked for money up front.

[@mrg8581]

Exactly.

[@jimda4910]

I have to say this is a criminal of the worst type. I also have to say that most of this problem is caused by the customers. Never pay for services not rendered. The first day the crew shows up with most of the materials and starts the work you pay 25%. At 50% of completion you pay another 25%. Upon completion you pay 40% holding back 10% for 30 days to make sure all parties are satisfied. This way no one is ever ahead or behind and there's no reason for any funny business. Customers, smarten up!.

[@kimcat3760]

Very, very wise words Jim‼️

[@jimda4910]

@@kimcat3760 that was my method here in California for 40 years. I never had anyone refuse to pay me. No lawsuits no complaints to the licensing bored. I have a nephew in the same business with this method for 20 years reporting the same results.

[@kimcat3760]

Good for you. Sounds like your a good businessman‼️

[@mrg8581]

Exactly. If people are stupid enough to pay up front. That's on them.

[@djdon60]

likes this newsman's delivery. As for the subject of his piece, boo!

[@obi-juan2926]

"Joe Vela, blowing minds, right now in county jail." Lol!

[@the40yearoldgamer41]

Every con man tells their kid, "Rat on your pop, and Rob Wolchek will get ya."

[@OrieCipollaro]

Winning judgements and collecting are 2 completely different things! Yup typical! He’s gonna walk away in 6 months still a millionaire!

[@brianstevens3963]

no his wife will spend it or haul ass with it

[@GordieGoes]

My family was recently scammed by a contractor. Once we found out he was lying about being licensed it was too late. Our entire roof had been torn off and then a huge rain storm hit. Water leaking everywhere. Buckets thruought our home. Over $110k in damages. When I told him of the problem he showed up, grabbed his equipment, and left. Cant get ahold of him, neither can his insurance. Luckily we have home owners insurance and did get a copy if his GenLib.

[@duggydo]

Six months in jail and only repay a small percentage of what he stole. It's a typical case of how our "justice" system works these days.

[@mattypants]

This is why you do serious background work on contractors. 95% of them are crooks. This is such a great segment. More local news stations need to do this!

[@travisrichardson6233]

95% huh? Where did you get that number? Made it up? I think so 😂

[@mattypants]

@@travisrichardson6233 you're right, it's probably a higher number.

[@travisrichardson6233]

@@mattypants Okay well that proves to me you have no clue what you’re talking about.

[@mattypants]

@@travisrichardson6233 so basically you're one of those bad contractors... Which would make sense why you responded that way. Some of us have hired many contractors in our lives because we flip houses. When an average person can see with the help of KZbin the "professional" is doing something completely wrong, you spend more time arguing about timelines and cost overruns, and people just don't show up for days at a time you start to understand. Most contractors are lazy, unorganized, do half the work agreed on, and make you question how they got licensed in the first place. The easiest way to eliminate that trouble is request references from previous clients and literally stand by watching them like they're your toddler. Both things you shouldn't have to do.

[@travisrichardson6233]

@@mattypants So basically no I’m not. I’m not sure why you would think that? I don’t know one contractor who is a crook. I have multiple subcontractors for each trade and not one of them is a crook. “Flipping houses” So basically you’re telling me you hire the cheapest most unqualified trades so you can make more of a profit and then wonder why you have issues with your “contractors”. A little bit of homework on who you’re hiring goes a long way.

[@aceblanco12]

SAD ...the Sububurbs are Criminals

[@17primemover]

A crooked contractor?! Gasp. Shocked. I am just shocked.

[@zindi1138]

i like this guy reporting the story

[@besxgoddess]

He's a good man😒🤣 yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaah sure he is

[@acgillespie]

god bless him, he's one of the special people. all sins will be forgiven

[@acgillespie]

Millionaires don't go to Lockup, Trust me they don't

[@csscott9803]

Joe is gambling client's money away.

[@HarrisSounds]

This newcaster sounds like Norm Macdonald, I dig him and his attitude - keep it up.

[@johnkoziol7425]

Great job on this story FOX 2!

[@ericowensnyc]

AS USUAL……another republican grifting!!!! WHY CANT THEY WORK LIKE EVERYONE ELSE???? 🤔

[@chuyistheshiz6811]

He is definitely a demoncrat. Notice he is obese and has sexual relations with men in jail.

[@arthuridis]

What makes you think he's automatically a Republican? Like Democrats are honest people...haha haha haha haha. They're allll AAASSSSHOOLLEES

[@mrg8581]

The Democrats are the real thieves. Kwame still owes Detroit nearly a million bucks and the IRS money. He living it up while being a deadbeat.

[@SolidSonicTH]

What does it take to claw yourself out of the Hall of Shame?

[@jamestiscareno4387]

I consider myself less than successful but I could never cheat and steal from people.

[@pj1043]

In Australia you pay the contractor after the job is done not before hand.

[@BrianKim-ih4qh]

*he’s blowing more than just minds in jail* 😜

[@user-fq7vs8dl5k]

I work for an HVAC company. We never take money before we start working. When the work is finished then we give them a bill.