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Criminal Contractor Got My Contacts Through Service Magic

A contractor named Marlon Flores Joel Iglesias of M and M Construction from Silver Springs contacted me saying that Service Magic referred him. I paid in four installments amounting to under $9,000 to renovate my basement and set up plumbing, electical and carpentry for a dishwasher hookup in my kitchen. He received his payments but never completed the work. I later checked his records and he was arrested 6 times (including for theft and assault.). Service Magic said that he's not approved so doesn't know how he could get my contacts, but there's no other way he could. Beware of Service Magic referrals. Check police records of everyone who they refer.
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#567663

Dear Mandy,

I stand corrected. The contractor in question was not referred by Service Magic/ Home Advisor. While we did use your services, we also used the services of a competitor that apparently doesn't screen contractors. Apparently, he was referred by this competitor. My sincere apologies for jumping to judgement. Service Magic/ Home Advisors did not refer the contractor in question.

Regards,

M

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@Martin H Eow

I'm suing Marlon and found you through extensive search online, contact me if you want to join my lawsuit

#566386

Hello "sup" -

I am sorry to hear about your concerns with M and M Construction. We verify and screen all potential member businesses including searches for criminal convictions, sex offender registry, state-level licensing, civil judgments and others. We then collect direct feedback from homeowners through ratings and reviews. I was unable to find the company you are referring to in our system and would like to speak to you more in detail around your concerns. You may contact me directly at 303-963-**** or mblack@***.com.

Thank you,

Mandy Black

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Location
Washington, District Of Columbia
Loss
$500

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