Gilbert Martinez - Arbor Care Offers tree trimming service, takes down payment check, doesn't return El Dorado Hills California

This man is very plausible; discusses various tree problems, says he studied horticure at Cal Poly, Pomona, comes from a big farm family; also sells palm trees as another business, Tropical Treasures. He offers to takes payments, interest-free over a 4-month period, but needs a down payment in cash to pay his workers; they will start tomorrow at 7:30. He calls about 8 am and says they'll be there shortly as they have to dump their trucks first. He and his workers never show up. He's cashed the check first thing in the morning.

Francis
Fair Oaks, California
U.S.A.