Single mother’s future in jeopardy after thief steals driveway

Walking unsteadily off the front porch of her Bethesda Street home, Amanda Brochu navigated the bumps and valleys where her walkway should have been. Read more here: www.wftv.com/news/local/singl...
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[@candicel8290]

They shouldn’t have to pay for it. The company that removed it without verifying who owned the house needs to be stepping up to replace the driveway.

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Lawyer up!!!

[@jasoncrandall73]

If they can find the right company. If they are fly by night that might not be possible.

[@toms.3977]

Damn straight!

[@haruruben]

Sound like it wasn’t a real company, they were some kind of scamming fake company. I’m not sure what they even do with all the concrete rubble. What could it possibly be worth normal? You have to pay money for people to take that stuff away, isn’t it is garbage? Can you recycle it?

[@dude8273]

someone screwed up and probably closed the company. it doesnt take much to rename their business and carry on

[@brokentombot]

People leave their driveway outside, unlocked. This is what happens.

[@theeffervescentcrescent]

Lolol

[@user-gm9he1os5o]

Naturally.

[@ThatoneGuy-zd4rl]

Underrated and hilarious.

[@klee88029]

God I love sardonic humor 😘

[@jbowden151]

You are funny

[@UncontainablePickle-_420]

To anyone wondering, Amanda has reached the necessary funds to replace the driveway from donations on gofundme

[@DBombzvideos]

How that cake doin ? 🍑

[@chriskay1449]

A sponsor of a local radio station is a contractor who replaced it for free.

[@schizo8923]

I bet she did. At first she wanted an estimate how much to fix. And now is getting it done for free. With extra funds left over. Hmm....

[@calisingh7978]

@@schizo8923exactly

[@txtworld]

She's cleaned up big time, in a sympathy scam. With cash donations rolling in ... and a free, new driveway gifted to her

[@sapphicnickel]

They trespassed and vandalized her property…how are they not being charged w/ a crime here?!?

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

Lazy cops

[@sunclove3554]

Who's the criminal though?

[@keyfitter]

It's probably being classified as a civil matter.

[@MrHurricaneFloyd]

Because it was supposedly an accident without criminal intent. In such cases she has to sue them in civil court for damages. In this case it will be the depreciation in home value without the driveway. If she were not selling then it would be the value of a new driveway.

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

Legally the contractor that ripped it out is 100% responsible to replace it.

[@FollowmedowntheNumberWhole]

Doubt they will do so in time to save this family from the fate they’re trying to avoid.

[@jeffdur1330]

Legally you have no idea what you're talking about

[@aubreymorgan9763]

you'd think...but there is a current case in Atlanta where a contractor demolished the wrong house while the owner was away. the city even signed off on the permit for demo, but it was all for another address. because there was a permit the contractor so far is not being held accountable. and the home owner is getting fines from the city for the debris and demolishing a house without a permit. different state, yes, but apparently the lawmakers never thought of these kinds of things happening while they do and it screws the owners.

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

@@jeffdur1330 must have been your shady daddy that did it.

[@user-ru5jy5lr4g]

​@jeffdur1330...whether they know what they're talking about or not isn't the point. The point is they're correct, you muppet. Become an adult and a homeowner before opening your mouth, child

[@semipenguin]

That cat knows something. I’d take them in for questioning.

[@skb4055]

Yeah? I’d like to see you make her talk.

[@antwangordon8422]

@@skb4055easy cat nip😼

[@robertstoneking7916]

​@@skb4055They're easy enough to bribe. The problem is finding an English Cat translator.

[@devildogcrewchief3335]

The cat has meow to say...

[@GMICHAELG62]

I have a cat to human translator on my phone. 😂

[@mtf62]

Just when you think there is nothing else these thieves could steal...😞 I guess she's lucky they didn't take the house as well. 😫

[@scottfreckle237]

it's americans there isn't anything these drugged up americans wont steal

[@SolidSonicTH]

Based on what I've seen in the news that's actually pretty easy to do. Probably less work than this when all you need is a fraudulent quit claim deed and someone to forge a notary.

[@InTheWildWithYou]

Stealing homes actually happens quite often …

[@AlexanderTheEvenGreater]

How?! @@InTheWildWithYou

[@cityhunterfan]

There's a house in Hawaii I believe that was torn down "by accident". Or if not Hawaii, some other place where a contractor razed the home without verifying the address and the owner. I believe they still may be in litigation.

[@MyBrothersKeeper101]

NOBODY SAW SOMEBODY STEALING A FREAKING DRIVEWAY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD IS IN ON IT!!!

[@sj-xk5ns]

Why would the neighbors think they would steal the driveway

[@gregslaughter9662]

Listen, we had a bridge stolen in ohio. It's wild what people don't notice getting taken if you look like you're supposed to be there

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

People don't pay attention to anything. People are just too busy doing their own stuff. Especially in cities.

[@jimlahey3919]

This is such a dumb observation

[@MrHurricaneFloyd]

That is a mor0nic question and statement. Do you go around asking every single person working on a property in your neighborhood to see their work contract and IDs? Of course you don't. In fact you legally can't. Do you go around and write down the license plate number of every vehicle you see noting exactly when and where they were? If you do then you need mental healthcare.

[@SCSC-qz7rr]

This is why cameras are so important these days… and that contractor needs to be responsible for that driveway

[@yukonjack.]

Very true I've really been thinking about getting some around my property, never had them before but times have changed!! Anybody know the best brand, model, best bang for the buck so to speak? Currently don't have internet but I could get it if needed.

[@Jotomoz]

Better to have a gate

[@RTU130]

Right

[@rockwindow2102]

She had a ring camera ....

[@billhester8821]

What contractor?

[@scottsent8120]

What contractor would take this job without any payment or meeting the client? This is really fishy.

[@am3ria]

It seems like the scam is the contractor themselves tearing it up and then magically coming by and offering their services at a discounted rate

[@MikeSmith-nu9wt]

I get calls all the time wanting me to perform a service. They usually claim there out of town , they will wire you the money , 1/2 up front , and 600 extra to pay there realtor friend or something , that's the scam , it looks so real the bank ( that knows you ) will fall for it also , then hit your account when they discover its a scam , so your out the 600 you paid there friend .. Don't fall for it ..

[@huh0123]

@@am3riaNot at a discounted rate, they will be sued until it’s free or better.

[@sthcalguy3024]

Of course. What contractor does stuff for free? Sure. Lol

[@kylestevens1811]

I smell somebody pulling an insurance scam...

[@ComaBIack1969]

That's a crazy situation to be facing. If she only has 2 weeks, she should just lay down gravel to sell the house. And definitely keep pursuing the company that did that damage and take them to court

[@danielm3835]

Dang they stole her driveway but she still got that cake

[@kaice28]

I knew someone would say it. Lmao

[@artemis88899]

Dude pls stop it, this is so weird

[@kaice28]

I didn't make the comment. I just laughed at it.

[@Undar8ed03]

Wierd or not. Boo bear caked up!! On another note. Why her man can’t got out there and pour some concrete?

[@bassguitarislife3419]

😏

[@learrus]

Why isn't the contractor who took it all out on the hook for recovery costs?

[@texaswildcat2000]

They have to figure out who it is first....

[@dnandez79]

Maybe because this is really fishy and smells like a gofundme scam......

[@crazylarryjr]

My guess the name was blacked out or someone with used equipment (no names on it), just came in and took it with unmarked equipment. The only way to have this happen with no witness to the contractor

[@JoeGator23]

@@crazylarryjr In reality, they can track the vehicle on traffic cam backups synchronized to the time on her door-cam. Especially if they went to a convenience store and used a card for anything.

[@SalvadorSanchez-hq9hn]

Everybody asked whose the contractor but no one is asking how is the contractor

[@alextasarov1341]

Ain’t no way that someone can rip out a driveway, intentionally or by mistake, and not bear the responsibility to fix it. I know they probably can’t afford a lawyer, but this seems like an open and shut case…

[@EverybodyLovesShun]

You don't "Know" anything....you are assuming. And a good attorney on this case with proper evidence would accept this on contingency.

[@alextasarov1341]

⁠@@EverybodyLovesShun​​⁠ well if you can’t afford a $5,000-10,000 driveway, why would you be able to afford a lawyer? You can assume the lawyer might take it on contingency, but that also assumes it is an open and shut case with evidence. With the GoFundMe on National news, they probably can afford the driveway and litigation.

[@J-tt1lu]

If she contracted them to have the driveway paved at some point and then didn’t pay why not?

[@Happybidr]

First of all, it’s a fraud case which is criminal, not civil. It would be the government going after whoever did this not her. They never mentioned whether or not she had any house insurance, which anybody who owns a house is required to have if they have a mortgage which she does. The insurance company would go after the guy civilly on her behalf so it would be their attorney not hers.

[@sblijheid]

@Happybidr You're missing the point. All those things take time. She has to close on another house within two weeks.

[@garyfreeman3494]

The News needs to Investigate this more, the Contractor should REPLACE IT.

[@MrHurricaneFloyd]

The contractor has not been identified.

[@YeOldeTowneCryer]

Theft or vandalism, take your pick. File a claim with the insurance company and they will fight to get it fixed so they don't have to pay.

[@seeharvester]

News Reporter: "You know what would make this story more personable? A cat." Cameraman: "I'm on it."

[@rickytorres5293]

Lmao

[@Handcuff_Collector]

Two years ago in Detroit a woman got her porch stolen.. not the car the actual porch attached to the house

[@MyNameIsNotEmail.ItsEmail]

Thanks for the laugh.

[@REALenvizible]

I was trying to figure out your comments, and then it appeared 😂

[@kathyweber6844]

🐱🐱😂

[@justlookingaround]

Nobody steals driveways someone was probably running a scam.

[@IdealisticEnterprise]

What a stupid country.

[@ac61900]

The ladies are the ones running the scam😂 trying to get that GoFundMe poor me money. I think they strategically had it removed in front of cameras to give the new station enough evidence to run the story which would put their GoFundMe out there

[@terenarosa4790]

​@@ac61900I think the person who wants to buy the home did it. They brought down the property value.

[@kasaitenma5546]

​@@terenarosa4790that's what I was thinking but I feel like the cost of removing the driveway, hauling it away then replacing the driveway once they purchase it would offset the savings

[@HerculesEinstein]

@@terenarosa4790 could be. or maybe the contractor she has been in touch with will be like "sure, we can fix it for ya. i recon it'll cost about...."

[@marcus813]

As soon as I think I've heard of everything, this comes up. I've never heard of someone stealing a driveway. Bizarre stuff.

[@gracielynn9623]

This is finally something newsworthy. What a bizarre and unusual story. I heard someone telling me about this and had to look it up cause I thought they were joking.

[@kepi7055]

My daughter came home from work last week and someone had stolen her roof. The whole roof. If she didn't have cameras she would have never known who it was. Turns out it was an address mistake and the roofing company completely replaced everything within three days. The guy that took the driveway should fix it.

[@Owlyce]

Problem is, they don't know who did it. They only have some ring doorbell vid that doesn't show enough. The report video is a bit misleading. The whole text message thing is actually an unknown party trying to get a legit contractor to do the job. But the party ghosts the contractor when they asked for proof of ownership and payment. Obviously the party found someone to do it, bit no one knows who.

[@Yulupobagresh]

@@Owlycestreet cameras can track someone transporting a bulldozer.

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

People nowadays should not need to be, and should NOT be "Nosy Parkers". But keeping an unofficial eye out around your community and neighbour's homes, yes for sure. Notice a car, work truck or van that's not normally there, grab a quick photo or make a note of the Number Plate. Knowing your neighbour's or near-neighbours, at least enough to have their mobile cellphone contact details. I live in the inner city with many multi-unit home units with very limited parking. One day I had just left home and was a few hundred metres down the road when I noticed a tow-truck about to hook up my neighbour's car. I stopped and put the 4-way flashers on and ran over to the parking enforcement officer who was supervising, and spoke nicely with them. The neighbour who is a shift worker had come home late at night and squeezing into an available space did not realise one end of his car was slightly over someone's driveway. (they could still get in and out) I rang him on my mobile cellphone getting him still in bed and told him a towtruck was about to hook up and tow his car to impound and that if he grabbed his keys and ran down the road, he could save it. The parking enforcement officer was happy with that as he came running down the road towards them. I later heard, it cost him a parking ticket but NOT a towing fee, nor having to get the car out of impound. He was more careful when parking in future LOL. Sometimes neighbours have told me when they're going away and I bring their rubbish and recycling bins out and in again, or mow their lawn on occasion, while clearing mailbox of junkmail if it builds up.

[@pappy451]

it's a scam . . . she's just trying to get her driveway replaced for free .

[@Kenwood..]

He did, he didn't get paid, thats why he took it back

[@patriot5526]

I’m a contractor in another state. This is the kind of story that makes all contractors look bad. If I were located in Florida, I would replace that for her for free, and it wouldn’t cost $10,000. We have to help people in need when we are able. That’s what it means to be a good citizen and a good American. We always help each other.

[@pappy451]

it's a scam . . . she's just trying to get her driveway replaced for free .

[@creatorofgods1668]

​@@pappy451That could also be a possibility.

[@digbic9937]

​@@pappy451but also a crappy one. Considering should it be a rushed job, she'd still be out of money from the sale.

[@thebuonocore9818]

I live in florida my 13x64ft driveway (much bigger than hers) was quoted at $8,100 for concrete and $8,900 for pavers.... maybe get some more quotes. Or maybe just am inflated price for gofundme??

[@bubblebutt4201]

Dam right

[@kaboebikabeb7331]

fell sorry for her. hope she gets thru....btw she looks damn good......

[@bassguitarislife3419]

👍

[@Hiimreggie]

Please stop

[@stevendinowindfeld]

And nobody knows who the person that removed the driveway was? Wouldn't it be hard to miss something like that happening?

[@IAMAPHEONIX]

Most likely a driveway not paid for..

[@chriskay1449]

IF the bulldozer is not marked, you wouldn't know who it is.

[@saabajoe]

​@IAMAPHEONIX And this makes you the most likely lobotomy candidate in the comment section.

[@IAMAPHEONIX]

@@saabajoe clearly, as this was the best reply you could come up with. I'm not even offended. Disappointing child.

[@saabajoe]

@@IAMAPHEONIX You know what, I was wrong for that n I apologize.

[@solothebest1]

The fact that the contractor was not even named means there’s something going on. Terrible contractors like that are the ones to avoid

[@vivianspringer5142]

Yep, I know at least 3 different people ripped off but shady contractors here in South Texas from Kingwood down to Baytown, Texas! My Parents are 91 and about 3 years ago one quoted an amt to stst a new roof over ther patio sun room. They asked for a down payment...my parents gave it to them. The guy started then said he'd be back after an emergency project. It ran on and on. Mom called them, they would call, etc. Mom finally told hom mot to cone back and they want their $5,000 Deposit back. We went yo court with them. Contractor did not show, casevtiked on their favor... then nothing! And, still nothing. Now my old fashioned Dad, wants us to go see the guy! Already, found another case on Yelp where another coiple are out $9,000. Everyone says nothing you can do, let it go! Really... Reed Construction Pasadena, TX in case you have heard of him! I would call the TV stations, but Mom doesn't want to anger anyone like that!!! 😠

[@chicagotom1643]

Irish Travelers?

[@thr33peat33]

That’s cause she lying ain’t a contractor in the world gonna play themselves crazy like that. She is lying.

[@pappy451]

it's a scam

[@pappy451]

@@thr33peat33 it's a scam

[@patriciadaw1210]

Wow. Never heard a story like this before. I can’t imagine coming home to this. Bizarre. Even the cat looked shocked.

[@RB01.10]

@kymmee21Probably in cahoots with the people who stole it Damn cats always to be sly

[@benjaminguilatcoiv]

Welcome to Commiefornia were even driveways are fair game for scammers.

[@ElizabethArmstrong63]

The Cat was showing us where the best sun spot was until someone stole it 😂

[@DathoxUdictus]

I clicked like "how tf you steal a whole ass drive way?" 😂😂

[@Sky-yh3ml]

@@DathoxUdictusyikes, was it her kids daddy?

[@pingapete666]

Hate it when my future is put in jeopardy because my driveway changed from concrete to dirt. What next, my mail box?!

[@UncontainablePickle-_420]

I like that the contractor's identity was protected. Gotta make sure the criminals don't get caught

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

Exactly 💯

[@jrc2905]

The police said that they spoke to the contractor. So they know who did it. The police said it is now a criminal investigation, so why is it being presented here as some sort of mystery?

[@blitzmom2674]

cash grab?

[@johnpalmer3848]

They spoke to the contractor who was receiving the text messages and wanted payment and proof of ownership. The "buyer" told him to never mind, that he'd find someone else to do the work. That "someone else" is the one who removed the driveway and remains unknown.

[@kerryedavis]

@@johnpalmer3848 so then find out from the "buyer" who they got as the "someone else."

[@H.H.Hoosier]

she tried to have someone do the driveway then refused to pay, once she sells the house he wont find her. it ups the value of her house. she tried to scam the contractor

[@dustinbragg1921]

​@@H.H.Hoosier Looks like you're literally making shit up here, mate. You're gonna need to cite a source to back up such a claim.

[@marywilliams341]

She shouldn't be paying for the replacement, the company to tore it away needs to. Since when do you seal a contracting deal over a text message or phone and not face to face

[@tedhardulak7698]

Yes, this story Stinks all the way. I Contracted for years and can say with no Doubt there is a lot more to this. A go Fund me? She isn't the one getting scammed. Especially when there is a "Tight" deadline.

[@tshaffer9681]

Yes, and with a signature.

[@enough1494]

Since we love money so much. He sent a payment he did the job. A contract is great, pat up front better!

[@Distress.]

Im sorry to say this, but this is pretty normal. Millions of people hire random handymen to work on thei house and you usually get in contact over test.

[@Wilem35]

Text message contracts are legal. Courts have found them to be no different than a verbal agreement.

[@kikacruz4560]

1:01 there is a reason this is the most replayed part of the video

[@clabrayphillips1303]

Cuz that wagon

[@sosababy1016]

😂😂😂

[@MrGiovann1]

The GYAAAAAT

[@krisf5947]

😂 I knew I'd find my area of the comments.. good googly moogly😂

[@GordonWayneWatts]

Wow!?.. how sad. What pathetically greedy bullies... blessings and 🙏 prayers.

[@skylark4901]

The opposite happened to a family I know, nobody was home and a crew came by ripped up their driveway and put down a brand new one, they got the address wrong, they kindly asked her if she would pay for the driveway, she's not a wealthy person and she said she just couldn't, nor did she have any legal obligation to do so, the company said have a nice day and had to eat it!

[@AmeliasMiMi]

Oh my goodness. Some folks have all the luck! 🤷🏻‍♀️😊

[@dajam9035]

Oh yeah I remember that story. They took a massive L that day 😂

[@user-ow2yr4nu4z]

Don't hurt to ask to try and get something back but, they could get her to.possibly say it was a donation to someone I need and get a write off.

[@christopherg2347]

"Measure twice, cut once." Includes the address.

[@AlexanderTheEvenGreater]

"Ooh look Mummy; Santa bwought me a new dwiveway for Chwissmass!

[@crinklecut3790]

Gotta admit, never heard of this happening before in all my years.

[@beautifulone5509]

I had to read it twice. I couldn't believe it. People are sad and pathetic.

[@kryptism]

I thought this happens only in California!😮

[@sunnykobe3210]

@@kryptismCalifornia Derangement Syndrome?

[@bethsojourner6798]

​@@kryptismno, only in Florida! 😂😂😂

[@007alztruli]

$10,000 for a driveway?? Is that normal?

[@Cromwell564]

Why didn't she call police when she got the doorbell alert? And why can't she claim it on insurance?

[@B3hoopz]

At around 1:02 seconds is the best time to see a great view of the situation at hand 😂😂

[@eastatlanta5767]

Mannn

[@coreybabcock2023]

She has a of page

[@kaisasuki1501]

Big ole boonkie 🍑

[@B3hoopz]

@@coreybabcock2023 what's the name on that joint

[@tombanes]

It is the age old “ take a driveway , leave a cat “ routine. We can all fall victim to this scam so be kind.

[@mabragg69]

currently im stuck with 3 cats

[@Monitor_95687]

Watched the video - scrolled down - read your comment - spit out my coffee. 😛 Thank You.

[@pythonsteak]

Let me help you out with the illustration for the moral your story @2:15 You're welcome.😂

[@TheresOnlyOneWayToRock]

Comment of the day. Signed in just to put this... LMAO - 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@thegardensentinel]

That old cat burglar thingy ain't the culprit,,,,,no,no,no Jiminy, heck no,,,,,,there is another animal doing the "dirty" tricks,,, It's........ the BULL dozer. 🐄🐂🐃😮

[@rondameier8168]

Sounds like someone thinks they should be the one buying the house and want to discourage any potential buyers.... I can't think of any other scam. Unless it's a disgruntled neighbor.... It's bizarre alright...

[@nae_petey_son]

There trying to Scam! Someone trying to buy back the block!

[@FannieMiller]

Exactly.

[@k9thundra]

I believe its an investor wanting to lower the property value to make the home sell for less so they can come in and swoop it up cheap. The invester most likely also owns a driveway business. So he can re install any drive way he rips out for dirt cheap.

[@dnandez79]

It could be that the lady is scamming for sone gofundme money.

[@MattKeller]

​@@dnandez79 Nah she doesn't want to shell out 10k for a new driveway so she bought a flipphone and texted every paving company until one fell for this. Free removal and eventually free replacement. If she has half a brain she convinced someone else to do it for her and didn't leave a digital trail of crumbs back to her but like most criminals she probably did

[@EstherKibui-vy7dm]

Out of all things to steal, a driveway would never cross my mind.

[@locolalo1364]

Andre would never be seen again if it were my driveway.

[@lostpyper6973]

As a builder myself, this is ultimately the contractor's fault and responsibility. You don't do this much demo without some confirmations and paperwork. I hope they don't rip her off and replace it with a sub-par redo. That company needs to give her the best driveway they ever poured, and use that for good P.R.

[@jaypence332]

I would request they pay a different company to replace it..

[@TheRisky9]

I would request they pay me to hire my own contractor.

[@Algorythmfpv]

This is likely a mistake by a contractor that's too cowardly to admit their mistake and just left before anyone found out

[@JudyGurl]

mistake? or scam?

[@sharonbowers9929]

No, More sinister. Mad because they didn’t get the job. Drove vehicles with no signage and no insignia on their clothing I order to hide their identity. So that they maybe forced into hiring them. Over my dead body! 😮

[@clarkclarke]

If it were you would you think it was "a mistake" ?????

[@georgehunter2813]

Dull

[@TheMW2informer]

⁠@@JudyGurlscams usually get someone money but this would just get the contractor out of the cost to remove it, it probably was a mistake that wasn’t owned up to.

[@truckersluck5111]

It amazes me how so many people don’t use driveway security alarms. If your driveway is just out in the open with no protection it can be stolen. Wake up people.

[@snowboarder50000]

Ya she gonna need the driveway back for that dumptruck she gots, dayum.

[@clinturbanek6794]

Before watching the video, I assumed it was a brick driveway. I was wondering if bricks are that expensive that its worth the labor to steal them. After watching the video, I am just confused as to why someone would steal an old cement driveway.

[@Leviatiemily]

Yes

[@wadewoehrmann2835]

it was a broken up concrete drive needing to be replaced - that is why she was talking to contractors about it.. but why was it taken?

[@seeharvester]

It's a scam. Now she HAS to pay someone to replace it.

[@scruf153]

bricks last longer than cement the reason for stealing the driveway is for a scam

[@Handcuff_Collector]

One time a few years ago a woman got her front porch stolen in Detroit

[@NyeahEh]

What's the contractors name? Very suspicious the news channels always hide criminal names 🤔

[@j.6478]

Whoever quoted her $10,000 for that driveway is crazy.

[@jordanthistle2360]

This is horrible. I did laugh when he said " of all things you worried about getting stolen, your driveway wasnt one you expected". Why do i have to live in a time where that needs to ever be said. Sad people

[@jeremylynn8631]

2 genders! 🤜✋🎤

[@donfink7063]

Now somebody turns-up and offers to buy her house for far less than her asking price.

[@srobeck77]

very speculative and doubful

[@pappy451]

it's a scam

[@srobeck77]

And then u just dont sell it to that "random" buyer. Conspiracy debunked....

[@donfink7063]

No, of course that wouldn't work. Just like people wouldn't invest all their money in Ponzi schemes or vote to put “honest” people into government who suddenly develop into millionaire bank accounts after a few years in power.

[@seameology]

My first thought.

[@jennyrealight1860]

That is so crazy. I was like, what do they mean they stole her driveway? Wow, scammers are more desperate than ever.

[@bryanphoenix9702]

Very suspicious. I'm open to the idea that she possibly pulled this scam.

[@Chris-Christopher-]

It's hard to imagine how else this scam could work. I mean, who benefits from this other than someone getting donations to rebuild the driveway? Not saying it's that, but wtf else could it be? Did any companies come by to try to get her to hire them to build a new one? Was someone trying to get the property value lowered as they were in the middle of buying the home? Those all seem a bit out there.

[@AliciaMarchant]

You know you’re poor when you steal someone’s driveway 😂

[@vince8436]

But not too poor to pay to rent the equipment and somehow get the deiveway out in in pieces without damaging it. Then getting where you would put it perfectly level for placement. Ya a new drive would be cheaper.

[@GerhardMack]

The woman was collateral damage and the actual scam was on the contractor who thought they got paid for the work.

[@lesliepropheter5040]

A bulldozer breaks up the driveway, can’t reuse it. The crime would be charging her for it.

[@Mrig12000]

They just trying to stay out the streets 😂

[@jakekgfn]

Imagine being the pawn shop owner when they try to fence it… like “the fuck? A driveway? Best I can do is 60 bucks”

[@FreedomOfSpeech1.0]

Definitely a scam to try to force the home owner to pay after work was done but yet wasn't agreed upon

[@mikejohn0088]

Mechanics lien?

[@dcgo44r]

​@@mikejohn0088only when contractor has evidence, hence a contract! No contract no pay no nothing.. Now she has to sue contractor, problem is that it would take probably years to see the money! But indeed it is a scam to pressure you to buy their services or a plot with a realtor to buy the property at discount, since now has no driveway!

[@pulaski1]

​@mikejohn0088 That's what I'm thinking - most states pretty much guarantee that contractors get paid, using a mechanics lien to ensure that they get paid at closing if they haven't already been paid.

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

They do not know which contractor removed the driveway. One contractor who was contacted earlier by an unknown person about demolishing a driveway at that address, but when he asked for proof of ownership/id and payment, the mysterious enquirer ghosted them. Obviously the evil person found ANOTHER contractor happy to do anything without proof of id, ownership, or even verified payment in advance. (The scam works by them paying contractor with a bad cheque. On his KZbin channel lawyer "Steve Lehto" explains that type of scam, fully.

[@pulaski1]

@@KiwiCatherineJemma Your explanation makes no sense - some third party requests a driveway be removed, and a contractor removes it but is paid with a bogus (worthless) check, so the contractor is "out" the money, the homeowner has lost their driveway, and the instigator has gained what? Unless it's some bizarre prank, there is no winner in this "scam". ...... And I find Steve Lehto _immensely_ annoying, I am glad that he has, at last, disappeared from my YT queue, and I have no interest in going to look for his explanation.

[@JuanGonzalez-hv6vs]

The news anchor said, "It is bizarre."

[@bolanleadisa]

Why did I read the channel name as ‘WTF TV’. I’m like hmm, such a fitting channel name for the story 😅😅😂

[@lindawilkinson6912]

Note to self: check homeowners insurance to see if coverage for stolen driveways. 🤦‍♀😵‍💫🤯

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

like a bad neighbor, state farm is there.

[@blazefairchild465]

My husband a realtor sold a house to an investor and when the guy sent contractors there to paint the place inside ,they called him back saying there is no such address. Turns out the city had pulled down the house by mistake having the wrong address on their paperwork. He being a lawyer knew all the right things to do sued the city & received compensation for the home .

[@hiiiimymelody]

Investors 🤮

[@theboringchannel2027]

@@hiiiimymelody loser

[@infinidominion]

But in this case, there's a chance she's the one scamming the general public to pay for her driveway through gofundme

[@blazefairchild465]

@@hiiiimymelody Without investors renters would be homeless. Not everyone can qualify for a mortgage,they have to rent ,no other choice. Many investors are great people,others might be slumlords or not following the laws .

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

Larry Silverstein used "controlled demolition" to bring down that house! Remember what Larry Silvertein said concerning "WTC Building 7" He said this on camera: "There has been such a great loss of life, "WE DECIDED TO PULL IT"

[@cabramacho5940]

Hopefully all is well and it all worked out for the family, what happened to her is sad

[@TheScandoman]

Everyone needs to read the fine print on their homeowners insurance when stuff gets stolen out of your home you can file a claim I can see a lot of insurance companies trying to weasel out on this one but it's worth reading your policy!

[@kushweedfaded]

As a contractor, this is disgusting behavior. Guaranteed there was no “mix up”. This is an attempt at getting you to pay for a new one since your old one is now gone. Don’t let them bully you. This country is a joke smh

[@Kenwood..]

As a contractor, you have a lot to learn

[@robinbunner7799]

This COUNTRY is a joke? Then get out!! Or make it better if you don't like it!!!!!

[@bg-xq8oc]

@@robinbunner7799u can tell by who’s been running it the past 50 years

[@calvinwilder6512]

@@robinbunner7799😂

[@calvinwilder6512]

@@Kenwood..😂

[@icarusachilles6777]

Was it her? Was it a contractor? The neighbor? The news anchor? This really seems like a case for Scooby Doo and the gang

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

Yeah yeah, it was the Butler who was supposed to be looking after the big scary Adams Family-esque building !

[@icarusachilles6777]

@@KiwiCatherineJemma 😂😂 right!

[@KennyJordana]

I NEVER before heard someone stealing someone's driveway!

[@paultrigger3798]

It's more likely this was a mix-up than someone stealing something that costs 10x more to extract than the material itself.

[@mrfofff]

This is a scam, now the homeowner has a "Go Fund Me" . hahahahah scammmmmmm

[@PWingert1966]

Maybe they should have set up a GoFundMe for the cat too?

[@josealeman332]

This remains me, like 25 years ago , my brothers truck mirrors got stolen, about 40 minutes later a guy came by and offered to "fix" them for a low price and they look a lot like the same mirrors. follow the money and in any case the job to replace it should be a lot less now,, half the work is already done for free.

[@yvonnetuakoi4271]

Someone came in my property at night a pond stole my headlights !, i kid you not !!!

[@bumbaclot813]

Lmao imagine the guys that tore out that driveway realized it was the wrong one and then went to the correct job busted it out super quick and just didnt say anything lmfao.

[@websurfer3304]

It’s like if someone stole one of your shoes …but leaves one

[@MrIdasam]

She is actually getting a free driveway, and she raised quite a bit of money in a GoFundMe, more than the quote for a new driveway which she is going to donate. Her driveway before was in severe disrepair, so this situation for her at least is going to work out okay. The contractor who dug up the driveway was scammed and did so on the direction of the scammer who 'overpaid' with a fake check and the contractor sent the overpayment back to the scammer.

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

Yeah its an old scam

[@Dead_Goat]

and the homeowner i the one who scammed them. free driveway and got paid.

[@ahub87]

@@Dead_Goathighly doubt it.

[@xthomasbhx]

​@@ahub87youd be surprised how scummy people can be

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

Why would they send the money back? Very fishy.

[@user-tf7dx7qh9t]

I have never seen that done like this in my whole life. What is wrong with these contractors? Stealing a driveway, so you can pour a new driveway. Some crooked people out there.

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

No, I think the scam works different to that. The lawyer "Steve Lehto" on his youtube channel, of that same name, explains better than I could, how the scam works. The contractor also gets scammed but for only one or two thousand dollars (and his wasted labour). If the woman has house insurance then the driveway, depending on the insurance policy wording, should be completely covered by that. If the insurance company wanted to, they could have contractors there within 48 hours and get the ground edges boxed up ready and concrete poured almost immediately. She's just gotta pick up the phone and call the insurance. There's certainly plenty of proof that it was there and proff that it was taken away without permission, ie "stolen".

[@pappy451]

it's a scam

[@jeffcziranka6349]

Why is not the contractor who removed driveway not responsible for replacing it. They must know who has done this?

[@ultimateanthony1883]

I thought it was a one of those onion news story 😂😂😂😂 lol wat is he going to do with the pavement.

[@insidedadshead9691]

She probably put it somewhere “safe” then forgot where she put it. Happens to all of us.

[@melissachartres3219]

Had to watch the video 3 times before having understood exactly what happened. Now... here's my take on the situation: This "Andre" person is a professional scammer who was just trying his luck at eliciting the services of various cement contractors to see if he can game them out of some money. He selected this house because it was newly up for sale and scammers like confusion and chaos. What better target than a house that may or may not have someone living there and may or may not have work to be done to it? He eventually lucked out and suckered someone (a cement guy) who didn't know who the house actually belongs to and that gullible contractor went to the house - removed the cement and waited for payment in full before he would finish the job. "Andre" was planning to check scam them (write a fake check for a higher amount of money and receive a cash difference), but the contractor didn't fall for the scam and stopped dealing with "Andre". Instead, the contractor just got scammed for the labor and hauling that he'd done and since he unknowingly screwed up... didn't go back to fess up to the homeowner Amanda because he would be responsible for replacement of the concrete that he'd taken without legitimate permission.

[@blaackberry]

Sounds about right. The people trying to pin this on the homeowner are deluded

[@nagel133]

100%

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

Except he didn't confirm ownership before hand and is at fault and should help her fix it.

[@N.O.V.E]

That title alone is already outta pocket😂😂😂 it’s always something new going on😂😂

[@pivotal1883]

Maybe she's the scammer? Remember the homeless dude and the gas a couple years ago? This is from the same play book. Watch her GoFundMe about to blow up.

[@MovieMuscle]

There is way more to this story than we are being told.

[@Jonas-gl9ke]

Someone should interview that cat.

[@user-vi2dk1qz5f]

Exactly. People don’t steal driveways. Even if it’s a scam the contractors who took it out they will have to replace it. I think there is more to it and now she will get more action on the house When she lists it for sale. So it can’t possibly mess up her purchase. She will be fine. Eventually with a new driveway.

[@2-InfinityNBYND]

@@Jonas-gl9ke lol

[@andyr.1364]

Exactly!!!

[@Becomeinfinite8]

@@user-vi2dk1qz5fGofundme

[@americanangler94559]

The contractor I hired to redo my driveway told me there's 3 things about concrete. 1-it's heavy 2- it cracks 3- no one will steal it.

[@kemonoyama2084]

He is wrong...I was a form builder for a water treatment pant. If a slab is done right, they do not and will not crack! Think about it...Nuclear Plants are made of Concrete...they crack you die...so never let a cheap contractor feed you that line again, spend a bit extra and put more steal in it and make it with thicker footings and a swell void ,it will not shift or crack....

[@shawnsilliman9306]

You will also pay taxes because it's permanent ,well at least where I live they will tax you .

[@ree0023]

It should never crack. That's not an absolute. It's engineered correctly to prevent cracks. If it does-somebody failed to check the grade and or failed to use gravel, install rebar mat, or effectively apply relief cuts and in proper segments. Contractor that run around implying "it" cracks has been smoking some. Tear outs cost twice as much if not more. Every concrete tradesman knows the drill and licensed contractors typically stand by their work.

[@darkshadowsx5949]

@@ree0023 it cracks over time not constantly. cracked cement is extremely common. you must be smoking something if you think its impossible.

[@nicholas672]

@@ree0023you have absolutely zero fucking clue what you are talking about.

[@YuBerrie]

“Return the slab! Return the slab”

[@Thevoice4405]

The scam is literally a group hoping to drop the price of the house to try and offer less for the property. I would’ve investigated the first person to make a low ball offer for the property directly after this happening.

[@ricktandron3669]

As a single dad for 2 teenage girls, I'm sick and tired of scammers stealing concrete slabs.

[@Hereford1642]

I hope you have sat down and had the driveway 'talk' with them.

[@thaddeusmarcuscheeleyjr.786]

​​@@Hereford1642I remember when my father had that talk with me. I've never been the same after the part about them taking in several full-sized vehicles at a time... 😐

[@SpressoHead]

😳

[@DonPatch808]

This comment has me weak 😂😂😂

[@LuckyCharms777]

This is the type of thing that always happens to single fathers. If you had gotten married before you got knocked-up, you’d have a wife to provide for your family so instead of working you’d be a stay-at-home-dad watching over your daughters and driveway.

[@ICU1337]

Legislatures? State Representatives? Homeowners insurance? Local/State PD? FBI? All the money we pay these people to bring order and they magically go afk when they're actually needed to do their job. Nope instead this lady has to do a "goFundme"🙄

[@jasonzwack8342]

It may get worse. They could claim they had a verbal agreement and the homeowner now owes them for the work they did and charge her out the a$$ for it being done so quickly. If they were really trying to push the envelope of this scam. Sue the homeowner for completed job agreed upon (they would be lying of course) and then really tell a fat one. Claim that their rented bull dozer broke because they were rushed to finish it like the homeowner asked ( another lie) and it broke beyond repair and they had to fork over the cost of a new one. and want to be compensated for that.

[@pipbernadotte6707]

Welcome to America, baby

[@beckystarrski]

Remember the days before Go fund me? This is nothing shady, just a thought. 🤔

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

Why does "someone" be it a local Radio Station, a local Contractor or people donating through a website have to re-instate the driveway ? Doesn't she have house insurance ? Maybe things are different in 'Merica, but every house insurance policy I have ever read INCLUDES coverage for footpaths and driveways, as well as the garage and garden sheds etc. Just get her insurance company to pay the money they owe her, under her policy ! Why let her insurance company off the hook ? If those responsible can ever be found, and if they are, (as KZbinr Lawyer Steve Lehto says), "collectable" then her insurance company is entitled to sue them for the full cost of the claim.

[@BoMwarriorVlog]

You know "afk" stands for "Away From Keyboard" right? 🤨

[@cruzmalibu4361]

This kind of stuff ALWAYS happens in Florida 😳

[@cylkbrunson]

I ALWAYS make sure to lock my driveway up after leaving my house 🔒

[@usualsuspectsfor1k]

nobody stole the junk in her trunk

[@Basti444Ever]

😂

[@TheKarenBot]

Cringe

[@GickelsGaming]

2:15 Thank you for providing fine cinematography, Cameraman- Your tributes have been noted gracefully.

[@grafhikul]

THICCNESS

[@darlenemitchell5402]

🐈

[@Nikkiiiiiiiiii]

Naw Son! 1:03 is the best time stamp lol

[@darlenemitchell5402]

@@Nikkiiiiiiiiii hahahah baby got BACK !

[@AlexanderTheEvenGreater]

Noooo, you don't understand! That's a safari track on the Maasai Mara. The building in the background is a hunting lodge. ;-)

[@vectorm4]

I had a new driveway installed - all through email. I still can't believe the contractor completed the job without ever seeing me face to face or talking to me on the phone. I paid him extra for his faith in me - but can't help wonder: How does he know I am not some crazy disgruntled neighbor?

[@Dead_Goat]

thats kind of what happened here. home owner scammed them in a similar manner even overpaid th a fake check. got sent the overpayment back from the company and then claimed she never requested the work. contractor got scammed.

[@colebz420]

The scam is her getting a new driveway from a go fund me lol

[@user-fn3be2dt7b]

THEY ARE IN ON IT 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@rudibo8353]

Normally you will have to pay someone to take a broken concrete driveway away. There is more to this story than what is being presented.

[@rayRay-pw6gz]

I agree. The old driveway was in need of replacement. It was all cracked. Now the contractor is on the hook to replace the driveway.

[@HiThisIsMine]

Check scam. The text messages are identical to those of other scams. The contractor was the target and got duped into sending money back to the scammer from an “accidental” overpayment. Classic check scams that have been going on for years.. only this time, this lady was swept into the scam because the dummy contractor did the work in a rush and also didn’t verify ownership.

[@trimule]

Thank you!! You should know that you are the first poster of several dozen I've scanned that made sense and gave a logical, known criminal reason for this scenario. The comments so often display such a total lack of comprehension of the described events that it's a bit scary. (These people vote, serve on jurys and drive cars, you know). @@HiThisIsMine

[@HiThisIsMine]

@@trimule - everyone keeps thinking something “far more sinister” is at play.. well.. yea, it is.. but it’s actually pretty simple. These scammers have been using this same scam to dupe people selling cars and even renting houses. I feel bad for the contractor because he’s likely lost money that he sent the scammer, lost the money removing the driveway and soon will loose money having to reinstall a new driveway. It’s their own fault though for doing a deal all by text and not verifying home ownership… likely didn’t even have a contract signed. At least they provide speedy service!

[@MrBe787]

Exactly, the homeowner is running a GoFundMe scam, im just surprised that the news station actually fell for it.

[@pheonixdragon2261]

I've heard that a contractor in the area has offered to replace the driveway free of charge.

[@milfordcivic6755]

This is why it's a good investment to have security cameras watching your house and good relations with the neighbors.

[@corvus8638]

It was literally caught on camera. Didn’t stop the thieves

[@SonnyDlicious]

Neighbors? Did you take a look at the neighbor's house? They're peddling meth and swigging moonshine. Have a feeling it was the neighbor's second cousin who did it. Lmao

[@kelza83]

How on earth can this happen without someone coming forward to say “hey, we’re the contractor… here’s the dude who put us up to it”!!!

[@Carl_McMelvin]

Because SHE put them up to it.

[@kelza83]

@@Carl_McMelvinhas that been proven?

[@sblijheid]

It's Florida. Lot's of shady businesses.

[@Cma2_]

*Thought I read the title wrong at first* 😂

[@seekertosecrets7618]

For a moment I thought a car was stolen, but an entire driveway?

[@babbleflaud]

The scam is a shady contractor rips up the driveway knowing you need it in place to sell and then gives you a price to replace it. The contractor needs to be held responsible and then fine them big amounts.

[@voiceofraisin241]

Did you see the part where an individual contacted numerous contractors about removing the driveway? You are making a huge assumption here.

[@Darknesssleeps]

@@voiceofraisin241they’re all in on the scam. People like you are gullible.

[@Joe-xy3vy]

I think the positive interpretation might be that someone thought there was a done deal, and made a mistake of preceeding with the job. Sometimes they have the equipment rented and in the neighborhood, so they think they are doing you a favor by getting a head start. Again, more or less with the expectation the deal was already done.

[@jmo2104]

Exactly

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

It's not the contractor it's the homeowner who is pulling the scam...

[@quarteracreadventures855]

Knew a guy who paid a lot of money to get his yard re-turfed. He came home to find that someone stole his lawn. The theifs just rolled the sod up, threw it on a truck, and drove off with it

[@NoBody-pd2lj]

More believable than a driveway.

[@AAROBUCHIHA]

How do we know she didn’t do it herself ?? She’s the one with the dump truck 😂 😅

[@cameronashford1573]

They ain’t saying that doe lol

[@KCIRED2000]

@@cameronashford1573maneeeee that ass if fat

[@cameronhenry6816]

😂😂

[@KCIRED2000]

@@cameronhenry6816 fuck the story I was lookin at ass

[@BlackFabioNetwork]

Nice😊

[@Mysticinvestigations]

Before I watched this, I assumed the driveway was made of some rare valuable bricks or cobblestone. I can't see how someone does all that work to steal concrete that's not worth anything much? There's way too much risk of getting caught with little pay off. This is very suspicious!

[@derekbrandell8520]

I assume its not the concrete thats valuable, it's the lack of a driveway that makes them HAVE to buy a new one which in turn raises the chance that this scammer or someone he knows can make 15k off the victim's when they hire someone to do it.

[@angelmonjaraz5418]

Maybe one of the neighbors was the one texting? Who knows the condition it was in before they tore it out. In turn no matter what happens a new driveway will be installed thus bringing up property value.

[@douglei4413]

you have to pay money to throw the concrete away.

[@therealdeal3672]

Shouldn't her homeowner's policy help her with covering the cost? Providing it covers theft.

[@ricklehman8097]

GOOD POINT !!!

[@mlbrooks4066]

Problem with homeowners insurance that no one talks about. My realtor told me that if you make a claim, when you try to sell your house a buyer may not be able to get insurance on it, and therefore not be able to get a mortgage. Sounds nuts but in my state there is a fund, like insurance for bad drivers, that you can get insurance from if you can’t get it otherwise because there was a claim in the house’s history.

[@ricktaylor4real]

It should, but insurance companies don’t like paying, they will look for loopholes and since she didn’t have the driveway properly secured, or at least not left outside, they’ll likely deny her claim. 😂🤪

[@robertmorris8997]

@@mlbrooks4066 It's called a CLUE report, and yes some ins companies use it as an excuse to not insure a house. "Oh, you had a hail damage claim and now have a brand new roof? We can't insure that. There was an insurance claim." One of the biggest B.S. things in thew business.

[@AmeliasMiMi]

@@robertmorris8997amen!!! It’s absurd! You’d think that CLUE report would actually help the insurance companies get a clue, but no, still moronic! 🤷🏻‍♀️🥴

[@someasiandude4797]

One time I tried going home but found my house was stolen with only the foundations remaining