Lawn care scam: Weed Man's angry customers (CBC Marketplace)

[@bear618]

Why did I just watch that entire video. It's 1 in the morning and I don't even live in Canada.

[@medadisme]

DR01D FARMER doing the same thing!! 1:08am and im not even in the same hemisphere, let alone on opposite side of the globe.

[@andrewlongoria5752]

Dude, 1:03 am and I live in Texas

[@iamyourfather_roar2327]

Same

[@meganlabbe2299]

2:46 am in Connecticut

[@alyssamae9271]

Haha! Same! I'm in wyoming, it's 1:25 a.m. and I was bored enough to scroll comments towards the end.. what am I doing with my life!? 😅

[@domingocoronado5676]

Who else is watching and doesn’t even live in Canada ?

[@davionreed4912]

Meeeeeeeee

[@bamallama]

Meeee

[@Lzrdman91]

Arizonan here

[@zoltano_cortez]

weed man might go global, we must learn and resist!

[@louisvazquez7394]

Oregon here

[@coult45usmc]

In the US, depending on which state, you might get shot while trespassing especially after multiple warnings.

[@SuperMarioThatWhore]

Good ol texas

[@gnostaoticanarchangautand]

Michigan with their socks sandles and swords in the skulls of the triple trespassers today

[@Graycata]

That's our state

[@Turbo_The_Femboy_Fox]

That's the land of the free for you

[@timeisner5099]

Oh sure shoot some guy who has nothing to do with the billing practices of the company. Great idea!

[@francevenezia]

"We have everything in writing." "Can you show us the confirmation letter." "Uh...no...we don't have that letter."

[@croaton07]

Boom, case closed. Judgment for the defendant.

[@woody3590]

BECAUSE THERE NEVER WAS A LETTER...SO SAD A PRETTY WOMAN LIKE THAT IS A CONPULSIVE LIER..ONE TO STAY AWAY FROM IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE

[@williamkirby1940]

the WEED MAN in Jamaica is an entirely different type of company

[@MustangWriter]

I got that!

[@loveprevails7080]

hahaha...

[@timehussle5762]

Puff and pass😈

[@horsesofcourse5063]

ROFLMAOPIP!!!

[@freeelchapo3791]

my weedman is doing time

[@livdraper3570]

“We are servicing over 300 000 customers nationwide” .... honey no, you’re scamming 300 000 customers nationwide

[@kris-wj3wj]

@unapologetic truth 290,000 because people don't stand up for themselves.

[@deanwilliams867]

I serviced over 300 women I never got this money complaints ! 😱

[@seriousblond007]

right? my initial response to that was "how many of those people have turned in the complaints you're ignoring?!"

[@edwardthayer9386]

That's right!

[@soraj112]

say a**ho*** not honey

[@bleukreuz]

That CEO "non-answer" sounds so rehearsed and devoid of any emotion. It's like a robot reading off a script.

[@etherealessence]

No. He sounds EXACTLY like Trudeau. Gets asked a question. Gives a talking point.

[@kayannhenry]

@@etherealessence Aha, I was going to say that but you beat me to it

[@jackbraudon1289]

That's what CEOs do.

[@barrymcdougal4816]

JUST A LYING PIECE OF DOG CRAP --- AND THE CONSUMER SERVICE NOT MUCH BETTER.

[@lowhandlagum]

Probably had a lawyer tell him what to say or not to say, especially he's going on record.

[@Kevnadian]

They randomly did my friends lawn and left a invoice for 80$ said he had X amount of days to pay before it went to a debt collection agency. We didn't even know who WeedMan was. He never spoke with them or anything. I feel WeedMan and some collection agencies have a little friendship together.

[@MoonV29]

Its probably the same company.

[@LoveGodOutloud]

Can't go to collection agency without a social number /social security number

[@joejacko1587]

@@LoveGodOutloudIn ca isn't it called a Social Insurance Number and alot of collection agencies ignore that

[@327nova9]

weed man did that to a new neighbor who happened to be an attorney. they had not lived there for more than a week before getting their first invoice. my neighbor kept tossing them out since my neighbor had never spoken to a employee at all. eventually a debt collector tried to come after him for some 4k after a few years of never even interacting with them and he served weed man with the nastiest lawsuit he could and won handily. he even helped another neighbor dealing with weed man file the same lawsuit.

[@tiesflies]

@@LoveGodOutloud definitely not true. My mother had a collection from a small car lot that she bought a pickup truck from. It broke down within 2 weeks and she told them pick it up. Since she was within her 30 days she didn’t have to pay anymore, but the tow bill was $265. Long story short, she never paid it and it got sent to collections.

[@beektormaing]

As an ex Weed Man employee I can completely agree with these angered residents. It was my first job and they made young teens go door to door and encourage to get a signature from home owners for a "free summer service" . We were paid $6 and hour with $0.50 per signature. At the end of it they did not pay me the hours that I worked and that left me with a bitter feeling from my first job experience. So the company is fraud from inside out.

[@tybooskie]

Every dude in Canada has seemed to have worked for these guys and all of them say they didn't get paid their full wage. This company is such crap.

[@Miatacrosser]

If that happened in the U.S. you would end up owning the company

[@itstheotherwhitemeat]

you sure your talking about weed man or are you confused with service master. they seem like they are owned by the same con artist.

[@ismail7409]

Haha i worked for 5 days at the weedman. Today im gonna go get my paycheck. Lets see what happens.

[@danksinatra3714]

Ismail Sheikh how'd it go?

[@cr5951]

I'd be more upset about them hitting my credit. That is so wrong

[@ultraboombean]

Yep it is straight up sick. ' well if you pay us we will get this taken off your credit ' I bet that is how they extort people.

[@---H_M]

The fact that they can hit someones credit without a signature is fugged up

[@chaoyinwu9235]

How come they just do people's lawn without people ordering it?

[@toxictophat711]

@@ultraboombean sounds like sprint

[@jaswtbs]

As a debt collector they are PETTY for putting it on his credit for $70 😐

[@OMFGTrexKyle]

My weed man be trying to bullshit me sometimes too!

[@EbrybodyLuvTony]

ayyyy

[@FerrariTeddy]

got damn 3 fiddy a oumce

[@AA-bs3iy]

lol 😜

[@Snitzelzzz]

+ferrariteddy whitest dude in the comments lmfaoo

[@EbrybodyLuvTony]

+Jake Ratliff hes probably got freckles and red hair lmao

[@Scoots_McGee]

"We don't have your file anymore" I called the cops on your crew when they tespassed, left my gate open, spread fertilizer and my dog got sick "It doesn't say anything about that in your file"

[@attl3e286]

Doesn’t make sense

[@Bqsebqll]

It does make sense.... There’s a thing called a *JOKE* in which one person says something funny, people laugh and find it funny too, and then someone like you comes along and ruins it, needing someone to explain the joke to them. I’ll do that now. What @Nathan Brisebois said makes sense because the person at Weed Man said that they “didn’t have his file” and then said that “their file doesn’t say anything related to the situation” meaning that the first statement that the person made was false, and the company did in fact have a file on the customer. It is “funny” because the Weed Man representative gave herself up, saying that she was lying.

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

@@Bqsebqll That doesnt make sense

[@polaris600iq]

Haha Hahahaha I get it habhahahahah cuz there’s a thing called a joke

[@jaimecastillo8716]

Lol, you know she works in a call center and knows really well how to dodge bullets.

[@codykamminga9667]

I’m a Mechanic, if they did this to me, I’d change the oil on their truck, and put the bill under the wiperblade, and if they don’t pay, I’ll contact a collection agency for my 300 bucks for an oil change

[@c0r5e]

cody kamminga also drain the oil and refill with the old oil.

[@codykamminga9667]

@@c0r5e great idea

[@RR-xg1cm]

Why crawl under. Just change the wiper and charge. Give them a charge for washing the window too.

[@codykamminga9667]

@@RR-xg1cm They can drive away without paying that way, i don't think they leave their trucks open, so you can't get the oil in without them, and they cant drive away without oil, or if they do, they won't get far

[@bigsteppa2116]

Change their windshield wiper fluid lol

[@linksmith1057]

Call up Weed Man dude. "Hello sir, do you like delivery food?" "Yes?" "Thank you for your accepting of our contract. You are now enrolled in a ten year contract for delivery of the finest Hungry Man meals straight to your door. This service provides microwave TV dinners at retail cost plus only a small delivery fee of $1.50 per meal. Your first order is scheduled for tomorrow. Per the terms of the contract, the entire contract's payment is due up front. You will receive an invoice by mail within the next week. Thank you for subscribing to Hungry Man Delivery and have a good day."

[@terriecotham1567]

O-That a good one

Brilliant!

[@David-yc6ph]

Great example

[@ElricWilliam]

This is almost as good as my idea to sell Volcano Insurance xD

[@lilfadeakaadam7576]

Link Smith easier than that they have a Invanz in different neighbourhoods we get out with a tablet and most people would show that they have your address in your name and just ask for a signature because we would get paid by the amount of signatures we had I worked for the company my freshman year in ha so anbt 4 - 5 years ago

[@jdbreaux8080]

Hey Mr Weed Man, come and service my lawn here in Texas. I need the target practice.

[@billwilliams6945]

You are literally asking for service.

[@CarringtonHollister]

Bruh

[@thebadguy350]

This is like the gayest comment I'v ever seen.

[@charlieg1731]

@@thebadguy350 💀💀💀💀

[@joelthompson4796]

@@thebadguy350 Haha...Texans

[@superunknown8645]

if a weed man guy comes to your door. tell them: ''what kind of weed are you selling?"

[@erikaflores1128]

It seems Canada has a lot of issues protecting their Consumers.

[@superunknown8645]

@@erikaflores1128 they also brag a lot about how much better they are than Americans like me

[@calvinscarvings.66]

superunknown ? Canadians do? Nope, I've heard far more Americans seem so patriotic I would have to consider it narcissistic. I'm Canadian and The most Canadian store is Canadian tire that's painted red. Then like the most Canadian clothes tend to have 1 maple leaf and very occasionally it's red. I went to the USA one time and legit in the first 10 minutes driving around I saw 15 people wearing full America flag bathing suits and 2 stores painted as the flag and so many American flags on clothes. (The whole thing was a flag) And we dont brag about this stuff. Also I hear a lot more things like this about America.

[@superunknown8645]

@@calvinscarvings.66 sometimes they do but not all the time.

[@calvinscarvings.66]

superunknown ? Yesnt. Like I've seen so many people do that.

[@Sparty1966grad]

Still in business and still getting 1 star reviews. They need to shut them down for good.

[@jju2131]

Indeed. Or house owners put a trap for weedman staff to stop going into their own property without permission.

[@UnusualTastes]

Finally an answer to the eternal question, "Where are all the rude Canadians?" Weed Man gone and hired them all up!

[@billwaluse6728]

CosmicPentastar reported

[@Zack_Taylor]

Bill Waluse Lmao what

[@talonmader4377]

CosmicPentastar they moved to America and became actors and comedians please Canada please take them back it's like you round up the crappiest people label them and actor and send them to America

[@Lilliz91]

Talon Mader now all the illegals and refugees are going to Canada rather than America. Not so white county anymore. Canada is whiter than USA is.

[@techhub1014]

Got 'em

[@Cashiz88]

Imagine if Netflix didnt let you unsubscribe..with a little message saying "we're a continuous service company"

[@spider-mancantsee5875]

That would be horrible

[@KGBookkeeping]

Don’t give them ideas lol

[@sssmithVR]

"What kind of tactics are those?" " We are servicing over 300,000 customers a year." Excellent answer. Second question what is 2+2? "Potato" Nailed it again! Good job.

[@PurpleHermitcrab]

this is an underrated comment

[@KingLeonidas3202]

Those tactics would never work here in Australia we would just tell them to go F off with their statistics and answer our questions

[@skyscout3]

YOUR COMPANY IS RIPPING PEOPLE OFF! "fun fact, we are operating in 40 towns across canada" LOL

[@beehak5212]

his dog got sick next day. john wick want to know weed man's location.

[@subsnovideos-ur4cn]

Lmao

[@bozozium]

YOU GOT MAIL

[@petermachek6678]

3:15 am in Canada lol !

[@superwildmonke]

*Access denied*

[@asmrcritique6565]

That old guy is right about his $56

[@vexiler1025]

Its elder not old guy

[@rayhancampbell3172]

Vexilxted no it’s both

[@chrisspere4836]

@@rayhancampbell3172 I agree Rayhan, if your old and your a guy, your an old guy, like me. What is wrong with these people.Ahh

[@explosiveboy321]

It's like Microsoft sneaking in your house and setting up a computer without consent then demanding payment.

[@GodsPrettiestPrincess]

A better analogy would be Microsoft doing one of their forced updates and then charging you for it.

[@mindlessjulian1666]

And then keep sneaking in to give it updates

[@jadejewell7716]

It's not like that.....it IS that.

[@Omlet221]

EXPLOSIVEBOY 66 omg Microsoft did that

[@richarddowner4292]

again, good way to get shoot..

[@12bravo57]

Reporter-“What kind of tactic is that?” Scammer-“We’re servicing over 300,000 customers” That’s a fantastic answer to a question NO ONE ASKED!

[@theneoangeles]

that's the famous "we have a lot of customers so, of course we are a good companie", every boss start by this when they're in front of someone accusing theym.

[@johndaugherty7465]

Oh they're 'servicing' them alright...

[@saltylightning372]

That made me so MAD

[@jessefernandez850]

⁠thanks

[@Dude-etiquette]

Typical type of response

[@TheMetalButcher]

See in the US you enter someone's yard illegally to do "lawn care" and you're liable to staring down the barrel of a shotgun.

[@MrLoobu]

But it's cool for companies to charge 100000x the production cost for life saving drugs, weird.

[@Raymo2u]

@MrLoobu How does that correlate? Do pharmaceutical companies force pills into your home and then force you to pay for them? Nobody is happy with the cost of medications but thats the Governments fault with regulations, deals, and other variables. IF it was treated as a free market then companies would drop their prices just to compete with each other and medications would be more plentiful and inexpensive...but then the people in Government and the heads of companies wouldnt be making as much money... *we cant have that now can we* ??

[@girl-di3nn]

Rodeo Frog not gonna lie you sound like one of those moms that claim to know everything because she saw it on the internet.

[@horsesofcourse5063]

@@MrLoobu I so agree!! Those Bastards! Go Google the cost of Multiple Sclerosis medication per year! It has gone up so much you'd think the drugs were going extinct.

[@Kitties_are_pretty]

The Metal Butcher Yes I wish Canada could be more like America, we really should start pulling guns on people for walking on our lawns. We sure are crazy up here!

[@Dcook85]

Imagine if surgeons operated like this........ "Hey I drugged you against your will and took out your pancreas, because you said 'yes' when I asked you if you liked tacos. Here's a bill for $5000"

[@florian8599]

Those surgeons would be out of their job and in prison.

[@Hexados-666]

And u would need a new pancreas

[@aa-sc6zb]

and the guy who got the surgery said he didnt even like tacos

[@butlerproman]

I would demand at least two tacos for my pancreas, pointing out that he used the plural of tacos. But of course I would be foolish not to specify the number of tacos in our agreement. Also, I would have an independent doctor verify that he did, in fact, remove my pancreas and not some other organ or even just make an incision without removing anything. If the doctor removed my pancreas and inserted two tacos in it's place, I would be upset but any competent court would rule that the terms of the agreement had been fulfilled as there was no language specifying that the tacos must be consumed orally. The lesson to be learned here is that contracts are tricky and you must attend to details.

[@stevenwynn646]

Please, the bill would be closer to $50,000. We have to be realistic

[@MRCOLOURfilld]

I keep getting recommended Canadian videos and I like it.

[@adamwright9790]

MRCOLOURfilld ikr it makes me never want to live there

[@princesslieaorganda9234]

MRCOLOURfilld Lol same😄😂

[@davidshoneybunz5210]

MRCOLOURfilld I know I do too!!!! I have been watching videos ALL night. I live in America and can't stop watching😂😂😂 I just kicked my 10 and 11 year old boys out to their bus stop (not literally I was actually a lot nicer this morning than I usually. Not a morning person and neither are they. We end up arguing about not wanting to get up *bed time has went from **9:30** to **8:00** for not wanting to get up* don't know where their book bags are *ALWAYS on the stairs going into the living room and kitchen Where I PUT IT EVERY SINGLE NIGHT *Sunday/Thursday after going thru it * after I finish my ciggerett (taking changed to quit ! day 3 and went from an entire pack to less than half a pack) I will be going to sleep. I stay up usually until they go to school and wake up when they come home. Last 2 weeks I was put on new medications that knock me out.....

[@carkitten100]

MRCOLOURfilld same

[@verdenballnonotthatonethev9516]

Don't be sorry Canada, we all like you here.

[@FishFreddy]

"It's in your best interest to pay" That's called a threat.

[@H3c171]

Extortion

[@Dude-etiquette]

The head guy-“: she is following the script we provided to her

[@rbasi25]

Weedman is the worst company ever. The company just suddenly showed up to my house and started working on my lawn a few years ago. I had no idea who they were and had never signed up for any of it and then they just billed me! I disputed the charges but they wouldn't reverse them and then they just showed up at my house several times after that while I was at work and sent me the bill. I refused to pay it so they send it to collections. I nearly went insane trying to rectify this but got no where. I need your help CBC news!

[@BankruptMonkey]

Can you catch them in the act and call the police on them for trespassing? Would you feel comfortable filing a lawsuit? Post a no-trespassing sign that specifies no Weedman and threatens action if they trespass anyway? I feel very American giving these suggestions that seem overly aggressive, but they seem like a predatory company so maybe aggressive is the only option that will work.

[@BusaLova]

I had runins with government agencies incorrectly sending me bills. The way you go about disputing them is much the same. Hassle them as much as possible to get your right. Involve every single law and utilize every bit of leverage you can. It is a long, annoying, tedious and emotional process but coming away with a win is soooooooooooooo worth it. Especially when you know you're in the right.

[@MG-ks1qg]

Call them up and ask if the sky is blue, once they say yes, Take their truck tires and send them a bill for the work.

[@VampyreBarbie]

@@MG-ks1qg your comment made me LOL!

[@VampyreBarbie]

Remy, I'm not sure if this would work, but maybe you can try filing a dispute with the credit agency? In America we have 3 major credit agencies, I'm not sure how it works in Canada. Call them and file a dispute or claim stating that you never agreed to services. They should open an investigation, and if they do, they'll find this is a common occurance. Hope it gets worked out.

[@mustie1]

supprised weed man does not come to work to find there trucks vandlized,

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

mustie1 Canada is supposed to have nicer folks, though that could possibly happen here in the States, haha. Seriously, a brick through the window (make sure you wear gloves while handling it) with a note on it should send a very clear message.

[@seekertweeker5314]

mustie1 we keep them locked behind a fence you cant stop us were only getting started

[@seekertweeker5314]

GaryBlack that's why weed man is getting bigger we own the gta no one can stop us you no how many people I have fucked over got a new truck took my girl to France .what you gona do bitch .

[@MrRoyalblunts]

***** cops are legally allowed to "trespass" here

[@sjames304]

+karl love Your girlfriend's name is .... Carl?

[@DavidG-vq3bk]

Weed Man’s newest “service”: Spraying fertilizer right through the snow in the middle of the Canadian winter.

[@robertpendzick9250]

You know that some fertilizers make great ice/show melters because of their high salt content. So they simply wanted your lawn to green up earlier.

[@princeofcats6883]

Yup. And snow is self watering too. The snow actually helps that fertilizer

[@jacques1543]

Lol

[@calvinscarvings.66]

Yay

[@lomeygoat]

🤣now that's funny...

[@I_am_not_a_weeb]

"GTFO my property" "no?" *shootie shootie*

[@kozakos1999]

Yeah. This kind of scam won't work in America...

[@Corbynmorris9]

Proceeds to fertilize lawn

[@jaggerriffle8046]

@@kozakos1999 I’m amazed at what people get away with in Canada

[@rubymorris44]

Its Canada

[@NicCounty]

@@Corbynmorris9 *loads 12 gauge* ho ho ho

[@jasonleslie8594]

she says she has proof but clearly has nothing

[@Ghost-gm3jr]

jason leslie true

[@owenoulton9312]

If a Weed Man salesman comes on your property, tell him "You are trespassing leave now or I will call the Police" right up front.

[@darkespeon64]

Owen Oulton no just call the police

[@101watever101]

Why not just turn on the sprinklers?

[@shadowxxe]

Air Conditioner what a great idea

[@ablack62510]

As somebody who worked as a salesman for this company, its not the salespeople who are shady. We were just doing our jobs and following procedures. Please direct anger at the higher management, who no doubt do some shady stuff. Most weedman sales people are college kids with 0 sales experience such as myself, and when people were rude to me because of what the company does, I was the only one who suffered, not the big guys higher up.

[@-TheBugLord]

Pull out your 12 gauge on them if they do not comply

[@misterx6490]

1:48 - "They came on my lawn" That's *not* how lawns are fertilized.

[@CB_here]

Is that a challenge?

[@fuckyoubitch1871]

Mister X 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kevinjohnson7300]

"Are you threatening me?!?!?" -Beavis

[@Scoots_McGee]

Lmao

[@attl3e286]

🤣🤣

[@rinoscremin7264]

Just a heads-up: as a former Weed Man employee, I experienced unfair treatment & low pay. Their services can be overpriced & ineffective. I'd advise researching alternatives before working for or hiring them. Be cautious and make informed choices! 👍

[@dkphantomdk]

Someone should take the up the fight. - just bring a bucket of water, some soap and a brush, then go clean the "weed mans" car, and then leave a bill in their postbox.. redo the job each week and just ad more bills as time go by, and then sue them for not paying the bills !

[@Quazi-Moto]

Good one. Every time the SOBs show up to "care" for your lawn you could "care" for their trucks. I like it.

[@tecraman8100]

Best comment ever!

[@fernfrisco3404]

I'm pretty sure they power spray there trucks after each day

[@KoolAidtheRED]

@@fernfrisco3404 Who cares? That one guy had a gardener but it didn't stop them...

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

dkphantomdk That's a power move.

[@peckothegecko5081]

Am i the only one that wants to move to a place where weed man is just to pick a fight

[@markangelo2987]

Nico Trevino nope your are not alone

[@jimd1944]

Nico: Upvote sir. Definitely! Being in forced retirement and, having no debt, I wish anyone would try something like this. It is a matter of principle and actually itching for an opportunity to hassle with such people.

[@robbobbrah8953]

You have too much time and extra effort on your hands.

[@jimd1944]

GiggleBeard: So true.

[@granolanbars7790]

I got a weed man ad in the mail once

[@jtodd76]

I can't believe a company can just show up and do work you never agreed to and then bill you! On top of all that, send you to collections if you don't pay!! That's just crazy.

[@cz2301]

that's just Canada, from what I see on Marketplace

[@jeanettedalellanoquiring9607]

I’m so glad I didn’t get the job when I applied for them. I had a great first interview and was scheduled for a second,but then I went home and spoke with my wife. She asked if anything in the chemicals was hazardous/poisonous to me and potentially to her since she is very susceptible to getting sick. I emailed my concerns to the interviewer. To this day, I’ve never gotten a call, email or text from them. There’s my answer!

[@william21186]

Everything in life happens for a reason. You got lucky. I've worked too many jobs where it sounded awesome at the interview then...... I wished I never went to the interview.

[@jax4868]

God I love when scam artists get exposed!!

[@digitalcrow5054]

If i had the same experience they had i would surely cut out the grass and fill the place with good old cement. Try fertilize the cement bitches ! Big companies are bloodsuckers

[@Trimere]

Three words; Class Action Suit

[@wolfpacberg]

Not in Canada

[@MsEliteForever]

+wolfpacberg lol

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

Even if they could, based on what I've seen in the States, here's how it would go: Lawyers realize it's a national chain and try to bag the elephant, as the saying goes. They sue the parent company, automatically include all customers as the class, and settle for some multi-million dollar amount that breaks down to $5 per customer (regardless of whether they were harmed or not) in the form of a discount on future service. The company gets off with a manageable payment, the lawyers get rich, and the folks who were screwed by the company are still screwed, but they have a $5 coupon for services from a company they despise.

[@Trimere]

+Andrew Timm manageable payment, but that doesn't count all the fees for lawyers and court fees. It's a hit to the pocket book. It's not about getting money for the consumer.

[@DarkAlice]

But what's the chance that the amount that a major company has to pay is even a dent in their profits?

[@njeddie4488]

So they send bills for services not ordered, then send bills and follow-up with collections? My response would be to send a bill to them for using my lawn, for at least ten times their charge. I'd immediately start calling for collection and I would not stop. Someone might want to check the company's financial statements. A large number of bogus accounts-receivable might constitute fraud.

[@SageLatrans]

NJ Eddie best idea ever

[@schwinn434]

I had a very elderly friend and she complained that a company kept spraying her yard without her asking for this service; she eventually just paid the company, seemed year after year. She was just from a generation that paid their bills, no matter what - even if ripped off.

[@tristanquin4178]

Statement: "Your sales tactics are questionable" Response "Our company is so big" -_-

[@NaNslx]

They need to be sued and asked to provide evidence of such a contract occuring in court. No contract, no sale, no service and no collections. This company should shut down.

[@kawa1755]

+NaNslx it blew my mind nothing was done to the company i wish they would of got at least a 500,000 dollar fine for fraud.

[@sausey5857]

'you got them drugs?' 'you know it, i'm the weed man.'

[@Stardust_7273]

LMAO!

[@furryface1057]

lol

[@thechicagorailfan9234]

Lmao

[@maxrio-branco5854]

BWAAAAHAHAHA

[@maggiep9007]

batman voice: "IM THE WEED MAN"

[@nathan0717]

6:28 I respect that man! Perfect answer!

[@a.taylor9986]

I don't understand why companies like this are allowed to continue operation. At the very least, they should be heavily fined, but perhaps even shut down entirely. This truly is an illegal scam.

[@dghsdjk44]

gooe dss guess the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

[@kumasuke1]

Just hire a team of guys to put their vehicles off the road then they cant do business. Illegal yes, but its the only language they may understand!

[@jackv.z7141]

Don't forget to send the bill for work done on the vehicle

[@bradleyconroy4500]

Tow them and charge towing fee while they are parked in your drive posted with resident parking only violators towed at owners expense

[@iJamie8467x]

kumasuke1 Damn chill Tony Soprano

[@iJamie8467x]

Bradley Conroy Smart but maybe they'll park on the street

[@lifeofalady]

kumasuke1 sounds like a rational tactical plan!😎🚗

[@JamieTannerPresents]

"I'm not gonna lie to you.." here comes the lies

[@TheFliggs]

Lol!

[@blitzir]

I said “I’m not gonna lie to you” once ever, not saying it again because it legit makes me sound like a liar lol

[@Retroscoop]

Seems from the "How to become a good politician" textbook

[@goldiful9439]

Nobody: KZbin recommendations: *W E E D M A N*

[@dashyandpotatochip4415]

A few years ago me and my friend were going on a walk and was a weed man with and both instantly said "well attest Canada's not devoid of that"

[@dashyandpotatochip4415]

We saw*

[@dashyandpotatochip4415]

And at least

[@DustinPlatt]

6:45 They're rude.. they're crude.. It's Wednesday, my dudes

[@antoniobach9958]

Dustin Platt ?

[@austinv9964]

That’s brilliant!

[@MarchingPikachu]

LOL

[@GoBlueO23]

lmfaoooo

[@Qiroe]

LMFAOOO I LOVE THIS COMMENT

[@tjmarx]

When they met with Amanda Bligth and she said she's personally reviewed the call and confirmed the sale, they should have asked to listen to the call there and then so they could hear where she claims Brian said yes to the service. Then watched her fumble over herself about a recording that she suddenly won't have access to. And that's what you call a checkmate.

[@fredbrooks796]

Excuse me dear did you not hear the gunshots In that recording?

[@sachinruparelia]

Cancelled all weed man services this year. Thank God I was watched this vid. Was paying these bandits for too long.

[@VampyreBarbie]

Oh, dont worry...they'll be back

[@ovadiadan]

The editing and production of this show feels so Canadian. I can't justify it, but i love it.

[@Oscar.Blake1]

Wow canadians really are too polite...if i was the one they did this to hmmmm, lord help who ever i find on my property or who ever i meet at their office

[@thomasread6158]

Week people i would just protect my property within the law that means any way i choose if it goes violent thats my right to in the laws laaid down so stop winging and man up yall

[@Anna-tc6rz]

@@thomasread6158 agreed. 1st time I would tell them off. But if they left my gate open or my dogs got sick? You better hope the lord is watching out for you that day.

[@troygoodnow5114]

Good thing Shaniqua doesnt like in canada

[@tryomama]

@@lowsi3153 the post my where you bring God into an argument you have already lost it.

[@tryomama]

@@thomasread6158 yes. Week people is the problem. Look at them! They come every week!

[@simearsov]

lol that CEO just reports everything back like a police officer doing paperwork

[@Reesee.777]

Sime Arsov he doesnt even answer he just mumbles on till they forget

[@randymitch5410]

He basicly throws a sales pitch. He is probably the one that wrote the book on how to train their sales reps.

[@darkinin]

Yup, nothing but non-answers. The only reason the company sent him out was to counter criticism. Also notice how tall he is, which is intimidating to the interviewer.

[@jakerisby9350]

He's clearly consulted a PR/legal firm

[@RadioDJam]

The reason he did is because his company isn't responsible for this. Weedman hires company's to do cold calling, and he just supplies the services to supposed "customers". He isn't trying to run in circles, he has no clue what is going on.

[@DriFD3S]

I love my Weed Man. $60 for 7 grams is pretty good.

[@soratakanda879]

I thought I was the only one that used weed man for weed

[@voiciepeace]

60$ / 7g is kinda a rip off....lol You clearly pay too much ;)

[@DriFD3S]

voicie1981 peace I really SHOULD be growing it myself... But, I'm too poor to do such a thing. (because it's not worth doing unless done properly, right?)

[@RachelHargitay]

damn,, i pay only $50

[@braydonflack]

+Evan Sales ahh it's not that bad or expensive

[@corygiesbrecht5423]

The Weed Man just showed up to my folks place (they have cancelled services 3 years ago) and tried to spray their lawn! Shared this video with them and hope they chased that guy away

[@deimosphob]

11:35 I hate it how he deflects the question like that. Politicians have been using that tactic for years. They just go on their usual spiel in order to not answer the question being asked. This reporter should have called him out for that..

[@kiel9342]

Sounds alot like what the dude in your profile pic does...

[@theeditingpug7822]

I know right? Sometimes people just ignore your questions. Frustrating.

[@joelschermerhorn5447]

Sounded like a well-trained answer with no apologies up front for the situation. As a manager, he should know the law and apologize in person to those people.

[@charleydarley3054]

​@@kiel9342 How's that Egg on your face BUD

[@mrcutekorpanda]

the superhero thing was cringe af

[@verdenballnonotthatonethev9516]

Still better than Weed Man!

[@fatmonkey4713]

Yeah, worst part about the video.

[@stancexpunks]

How? This generation has the weakest stomach when it comes to “cringe” it’s actually embarrassing nah. You’re just autistic who can’t deal with anything normally. You think the most basic stuff is “cringe.” You are part of the generation who have the weakest stomach for “cringe”. It’s actually embarrassing. Pretty sure you think getting a job is cringe. And making money. And about a million other things. But it loses its value since you use it so much. The only thing that makes me “cringe” is cardboard scraping cardboard, but I just call it misophonia. The fact that I only have one thing that makes that reaction in me gives actual worth to the word. So I doubt you actually cringed when you saw a cartoon. You probably don’t even know what it’s like to cringe.

[@liveleaky7571]

stancexpunks I love you

[@Robert08010]

stancexpunks it's the cringe generation.

[@franksalazar4576]

haha id like them to try do that in Texas.

[@SethWilloughby]

Yea then there won't be any more workers or weed man

[@camerongupta6994]

YASS

[@saskadude]

Why

[@jakeh1183]

agreed

[@deanevangelista6359]

Yeah, I would have to introduce Weed Man to "12 gauge Man."

[@drsnaps2563]

The super hero transitions are the funniest thing in the world

[@pryingopenmythirdeye1830]

Well you have a very " advanced " sense of humor. ..... I bet you wear a mask even when you aren't required to .

[@idrivehoopties]

that ur porsche bro?

[@betsybickel9144]

All the people who disliked this video are probably from weed man

[@Pppppppppppppppgvgdcf]

Betsy Bickel t

[@Coalcan]

It’s a amazing day at weed man, how can I scam you today?

[@MoralMonster]

Poison my dog pls and charge me for it.

[@suvariboy]

One dislike. Probably somebody from Weed Man.

[@thatinternetteen5616]

Yea. Probably

[@lyricderbin4936]

This comment is my favorite! I was thinking the exact same thing XD

[@seekertweeker5314]

suvariboy 20 dislikes now were only getting bigger

[@KnolltopFarms]

***** ROFL, nice one! I know it's not for great reasons, but I can guarantee this wouldn't happen in the USA. Not because we aren't getting reamed by big corporations in many other ways, but because many folks would shoot any uninvited person on their property...and often be protected by the law for it. Crazy I know, and I'm not bragging that's for sure, but there is a real difference just across the border as to how private property and trespass are defined as well. The guy going into someones backyard would easily be considered as taking his/or her life into their own hands. I guess that motto from the Gadsden Flag declaring "Don't tread on Me" must apply to a person's lawn as well, LOL! Personally our yard is not only just native grasses and wildflowers, at least in the Spring, it is now crunchy and a golden brown color that would send any "Weed Man" scurrying away. The rocky soil would repel any signs they tried to post quicker than the threat of gun-play too. Thanks again for the laugh, I always enjoy well played sarcasm, it relaxes my trigger finger ;)

[@Seigin1]

suvariboy 60 Weed man employies.. xD

[@prometheus8010]

16:50 I'd put a sign saying weedman trespassers will be shot

[@lyricderbin4936]

This is pathetic. Their employees are litterally TRAINED to lie like this. Just sad.

[@seekertweeker5314]

lyric derbin were the best lawn care company in Canada so fuck off you cant stop us

[@Jacktibby2011]

***** im surprised they didn't get the shit sued out of them yet perhaps suing laws are different in canada

[@KnolltopFarms]

lyric derbin You also realize the police are trained to lie to you too, right? I agree that both are sad, and I know I'm way off topic, I was just sharing some info that I found disturbing. It makes me wonder if the founders of this company, or the person who trains their sales teams is in law enforcement? Things that make you go "Hmmm?"

[@lyricderbin4936]

heyitschinoable​ actually they are in the US now. They say they are a "locally owned company" where I am here in northeast ohio. So keep an eye out for the lieing pieces of shit haha

[@lyricderbin4936]

Knolltop Farms hmm yeah that is something interesting to think about. I just had a personal encounter of police lieing right to my face and got caught in the act. They won't drop charges though because they would be sued for wrongful arrest. I personally think it's okay for cops to lie, but only when necessary. What happened to me and my buddy makes him look like a complete idiot. And was all unnecessary.

[@jasonwhite2520]

Damn, it's 3am and I don't live in Canada or even have a lawn

[@jalenmarshall6315]

Maannnnn...... It's only 9:45 rn but for some reason I'm on my 3rd video and i dont see this ending until about that time

[@kekistanihussar1160]

Why am I watching a 4 year old news story from Canada? I don't even live in Canada....

[@zulerah4733]

Why am I watching a 5 year old news story from Canada? I don't even live in Canada....

[@Nahellion]

Why am I watching a 6-year-old news story from Canada? I don't even live in Canada...

[@jtrover]

These people were calling me and I was ignoring them, deleting the voicemails. Then I got an automated voice mail that my account is overdue. I had to Google what Weedman was, as I had never heard of them. I am supposed to pay a bill for a service I never agreed to, never knew about, nor got an invoice for. And I don't even own this house, my parents do who live here. They have no idea what Weedman is either. I wish I knew how they got my phone number.

[@yodaguy6956]

No need to shoot anyone,but I can guarantee if you calmly show the tech your gun and explain that if he steps foot on your property again you will shoot him, I doubt he'll risk that for a $15/job

[@bryan.flores]

No guns in canada, sorry

[@yodaguy6956]

@@bryan.flores how about an old school Karate Kid crane kick pose instead?

[@seanking502]

@@bryan.flores that's not true 😂😂

[@dannytrashmandavito5282]

Bryan Flores wait home come Robin from How i Met Your Mother had guns in Canada??

[@rypdx]

Bryan Flores there a definitely guns. Just illegal

[@legburns]

"I have da proof of yo paperss, but me can't regenerate it doh." This isn't even proof. It's called lying.

[@Andy2x4]

How do these people stay so calm?!

[@nicelydone4846]

Andrew R Canadians, amiright?

[@VhsVcr]

Canadians are so nice.

[@emilyc8958]

Not every culture feels the need to yell their emotions in order to feel heard

[@toarien]

Not all Canadians are nice I live in Canada and I see people that bring out guns and do the same thing America does

[@iamfairie68]

Andrew R Canadians my dude 'nough said

[@xdrewbz]

I worked for their call center in Whitby for less than a week. I quit when they told me to just renew each customers contract if they don't answer the phone or didnt specifically say NO

[@jeffrowisdabest]

You need to contact the CPB and let them know that. Please. Companies like this won't quit until people stand up to them.

[@blackyboi2885]

wow now we see one way these thieves operate..their hand picked so called collection agency needs to be investigated also

[@bucksshots3109]

Get off my lawn!!! - Clint eastwood

[@deanwilliams867]

Classic too funny, this is the 44 Magnum the most powerful handgun in the world and it will blow your head clean off if you step on my lawn again !😱

[@girl-di3nn]

Buck's Shots gorillaz

[@KaiatheSiberianHusky]

@@deanwilliams867 that's nice

[@jonathanm2690]

I am on a CBC binge, god bless you Canada you're wonderful :)

[@spider-mancantsee5875]

Same, i love watching these cause it’s interesting learning about what’s going on with these sketchy companies

[@michaelmixon2479]

That CEO should be a politician. He totally evaded the question.

[@lenaredhead5572]

michael mixon it would've been even better if he added that other lawn service companies are much worse and CBC should focus on them

[@tecyhead]

He is actually the COO (Chief Operating Officer)

[@rubey_]

who watching this while not having a lawn?

[@dailyFACTUALITY]

That CEO "non-answer" sounds so rehearsed and devoid of any emotion. It's like a robot reading off a script.

[@RyanCunningham12]

I think I will pass on your offer for cheap and affordable weed.

[@etsyosbourne4120]

"I came back home a week later and there was another gram in my mailbox."

[@RyanCunningham12]

Drake my Josh Haha yep

[@ike2167]

Lol

[@Robert08010]

Vitamin S But I swear officer, I never ordered it!

[@KabukeeJo]

These scams wont end until the owners of these companies face prison time.

[@seekertweeker5314]

Kabuki Jo you cant stop us we pay of local mps you idiot you cant do shit were only getting bigger

[@21stcenturyfreedom33]

+Kabuki Jo Finally, a reasonable thought.

[@RnO7579n7578]

+Kabuki Jo get a bag of roman candles and shoot them in the pussy

[@KabukeeJo]

Ron Lo No condoms, all night long!

[@Xenophene01]

What a bunch of a-holes. I hope they lose a lot of customers after this.

[@ramireddy940]

Lb

[@seekertweeker5314]

Xenophene01 we are only getting bigger were even expanding into the usa you cant stop us

[@richwalas2508]

karl love we'll see .....

[@richwalas2508]

karl love look your (WEED MAN'S) tactics are the equivalent of reverse theft of services and is a total scam , to enforce services of any consumer w/o consent is a total racket . go do this shit to your family members and friends , let us know how well that goes !! btw any relation to MesSage EnVy where as you sign anything and they figure your committed for life like it or not !! shhhh ... BS great place but BULLSHIT tactics !!!!!

[@manictiger]

rick dubya No he's right. We have stand your ground and castle doctrine. We don't know what they're on, we don't know their motives, we don't know if they're armed or what they are capable of, but if we give them ample warnings and they don't heed those, we have the right to get them to leave in a body bag. It is regrettable, but it is for the safety of the residents. That is why America is great. The right to life, liberty and prosperity can not be infringed upon without a court issued warrant. The only way to truly enforce that right is with the 2nd amendment.

[@danrichard13]

Its crazy to see this 5 years later. My dad has been in the hospital since march and never asked for weedman services but they showed up in the summer and sprayed his grass. He had no clue until he received a notice from a collection agency. I never bothered to fight it and just paid it off for him. They are obviously continuing their shady practices.

[@lominero5]

I'm surprised noone cleans their windows and charges them $50 dollars every time and then send it to collections when they don't pay

[@bobimarkers3657]

They are still doing it. I am not sure what to do at this point. How can a business have such power over us with the credit brio that is the question. How can credit biro just accept any claim with it t any prof and ruin your score?!

[@WestCoastTruckingCEO]

@@lominero5lol yea why doesn't someone go do the same thing to their lawn. Throw some fertilizer on it, send them a bill and submit to collections so they can deal with the same sh*t

[@crapper1]

we had something like this near me but with hvac guy would snip hvac lines then leave buisness cards on mailboxes guy got a bullet to the neck when cutting lines to the home for the 2nd time

[@bobby2pistolz854]

Hell yeah! Amazing. Can you send me a news story on it

[@crapper1]

it was in one of the police crime blotter magazines they sell at the gas station in south carolina

[@bluekeet]

john leininger lol must be a joke, very funny joke indeed

[@kither04]

I love angry canadian's. Still so polite!!

[@Robert08010]

kither04 Yeah but there is a point of ridiculousness. That minister of whatever guy was useless if he didn't get outraged at this. And that fkin CEO was sooooo smug, it was like he knew nobody would do anything.

[@Wandrative]

more like deceiving... its easy to get tricked by Canadians you can not see their insides.

[@chrishawkes4557]

UMMM WHAT DID YOU SAY OF CANADAINS BEING POLITE MOUST AREN'T

[@dubgodgt6008]

What.. calm tf down.

[@jackkim3316]

Polite how?

[@Tim_Shu]

Why do they answer the phone with, "It's an amazing day at Weedman, How can I amaze you today" 😂😂😂 tf

[@darknesskingsized8996]

They do something like that at my local Sonic location and it's weird

[@Corbynmorris9]

That made me sick listening to that not gonna lie I would have just hung up right there and payed it

[@Sick_Boy]

Oh, they'll amaze you. They're simply asking if you want to be amazed by the number of services you never ordered that they force on you, by the bill that shows up for those services, or the brain melting price on the bill. Oh, and don't forget the shameless, manipulative, insulting "Customer Service Representatives". This company is absolute trash.

[@jalalbcit]

These things happens in all over the world and its so nice to see CBC is educating and showing the pain of people and helping . This is what we need more in the world

[@woody3590]

THEY ARE SHOWING US BUT DOING LITTLE

[@beckyroy6519]

We Americans have a better way of solving these problems. Guy walks onto my lawn he is greeted by my shotgun. Works every time and no negotiations needed.

[@jellyfishattack]

Another jealous Canadian here. Love you guys in the US.

[@AngelEmfrbl]

Can't you get arrest for this due to your country gun laws?

[@a.j4664]

@@AngelEmfrbl well in America a trespasser can legally be shot

[@Unnoticeable-and-Forgotten]

My dog it is still illegal to shoot someone in America they still have gun laws. If there is an unarmed trespassers (girl scouts, weedman, door to door sales man, neighbor, even a argument that doesn't threaten your live and you shot one of them you would be at fault for murder even if it did take part on your property. But if someone comes into your property with a knife, gun, broken into your house or you feel unsafe is when you are allowed to use your weapons.

[@joelschermerhorn5447]

Patty Jimenez unless you live in NYS with all their hogwash.

[@TheKingHyena]

I wish American news did stuff like this instead of blabbing about celebraties....

[@markhinr]

+Sirkus TheImobile They have been, since 1968. Watch CBS News program '60 Minutes'.

[@TheKingHyena]

well excuse me for having to grow up without TV

[@231mac]

+Sirkus TheImobile Then why would you make your original comment, knowing you don't know what's being reported?!?!?

[@231mac]

markhinr You're absolutely right about the over fixation of celebrities. I have no clue why he became so defensive over an innocent reply.

[@sonievkay]

+Sirkus TheImobile this would definitely be something i would watch if america had something like this. but, then again america doesnt care enough.

[@iJamie8467x]

This is why we're allowed guns people. Use them!! I'm not saying shoot them but scare them away and sue them

[@Raymo2u]

Warning shots are a terrible idea, any firearm discharge you are responsible of and that is a terrible thing to teach people. If it comes to a point where you must use lethal force to threaten or intimidate then you should use a non-lethal for of defense (or offense) instead like pepper spray but only after repeated harassment - first you should consult a lawyer or your local authorities.

[@techlab-gi1uz]

@P. Spit Yeah, at least sick the dog on them. Good enough.

[@ashleygrayson3326]

@P. Spit they aren't just stepping onto a lawn, they are breaking onto a personal property, stealing money, and ruining credit.

[@horsesofcourse5063]

One rule I use with my gun is if you point it at someone be planning on using it. Otherwise, keep it holstered.

[@CarringtonHollister]

Bruh

[@Elmware]

It must be nice to be able to conduct business this way. I mean, you buy it, whether you want it or not, or it goes to collection. Imagine if Walmart did that to us, or McDonalds placing a Big Mac on our doorstep, everyday, without even ordering it, but sending us the invoice afterwards.

[@justin6409]

When I used to work as a spray Technician, I was always told to be careful that we don't spray a lawn that wasn't a customer's. It's classified as chemical trespass and have huge repercussions. Such as fines from the Department of Agriculture and possibly being sued if any damage was done.

[@huntzkush]

Hehe in Merica they'd been shot.

[@JS-ji5fl]

+Kahurangi Millin can we build it anyway?

[@DarkStar700]

+Jonathan Schmitt I think it's so funny the US wants to build a wall on the border of Canada lmao I can't speak for all Canadians but I bet most will agree we will keep our free health care, safer streets, and our less corrupt government an that's just to name a few. If you want to build it and pay for it have fun it's really only making it harder for the you to come here that's said we still welcome you.

[@JS-ji5fl]

+DarkStar700 no-no you have me all wrong. I am Canadian. What I meant was that these comments are full of so many US people who believe that having guns for protection, or rather "protection", is so important. lol I would never leave Canada. It's too safe and free, unlike the US.

[@DarkStar700]

+Jonathan Schmitt oh my bad and I apologize and yes I agree with you that's not to say the USA is not a beautiful place just for me there is to much violence and hate one big thing I love about Canada is that even though people don't know each other they are still extremely friendly and rarely judge I have people stop while I am walking asking if I need a drive and people wave like they know me but have never seen them before met some very nice people like this. not sure if it's like that in the bigger cities but here in NB I see it everywhere although like everywhere there is still hateful people.

[@JS-ji5fl]

+DarkStar700 I agree with everything you said. Im not sure why the US thinks that Military Weapons are so important to own. It's almost as if they do not understand what the Constitution actually says and why it was created. But your right. The US is so big and has such a vast landscape that it is a beautiful country. I guess it's the mentality people have that ruins a lot of it.

[@Coolty44]

One of these douchebags came up to my door when I was at work, opened my screen door, banged on my front door so hard I could hear it through my backyard camera on the other side of my house behind a closed door. Add to that, he left my screen door open on a windy day and now its damaged. Lovely people.

[@Qodesheem]

9:58 Acceptance of the offer must be unconditional (a signature on a contract) and it must be communicated. Any negotiations between the parties are counter-offers, not acceptance.

[@BLAKTOP26]

And this right here people is why you hire Mexicans to do your landscaping. Honest guys that won't ever try to scam you.

[@adnsoes6587]

White Ice Tv invading like Europeans did in the past? Yeah u right

[@SkyfalconTin]

I just hang up the phone when someone calling my house that sounds like a sale man or advertisement. If I need them I will call them. These companies are smart. They will take everything from us and make rich men richer.

[@ryanfahey416]

If Anyone Calls And It Says "No Name" I Just Decline It

[@mattb7291]

I answer the call and speak in French. They go absolutely crazy, especially when they are indian call centres

[@theemojimovie1025]

MattyBWraps I speak in Japanese

[@chewybaca4157]

Mixings

[@chewybaca4157]

The Emoji Movie brehhh😂LMBO

[@theoneandonlyshadow58]

The 296 people who disliked this video were from Weed Man.

[@jiovanniaguirre4888]

The One and Only Shadow damn weed man hired a lot more employees

[@redholm]

Gotta fight back the bad PR in some way :P

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

It’s called a hard sales tactic, if you’re selling a great item to customers who are in need of what you’re selling, this is a very effective way to sell. However, this is plain scamming people.