Complaint Review: Gilbert Martinez, Arbor Care - Pasadena California
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- Gilbert Martinez, Arbor Care 1385 Hillview Drive, Pasadena, California U.S.A.
- Phone: 559-270 2049
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- Category: Landscaping
Gilbert Martinez, Arbor Care Scam artist who is very knowledgable about palm trees, trees and lanscaping Pasadena California
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This man presents himself to your front door, with a business card stating Arbor Care, Palm Tree Specialist. He presents himself as very knowledgable about trees and lawns. His knowledge leads you to believe he is credible. The cost is very reasonable, however he continues to find more things that need to be done. His invoice provides a bogus address (handwritten on the invoice not on his business card) and his cell number 559 270 2049 is not operational.
His work was to be deep root feeding and antifungal treatment for the palms. He says he will "prepare" the soil for his guys, which he does by using a tool to water the plants roots. However, you never see any other materials used to "treat" the trees.
He also wants as much "cash" as you can provide and will discount his services. Thankfully I only gave him $200. I did an online search and found two fraud reports and immediately cancelled my check.
Apparently he has three warrants out for grand theft. Do not do business with this guy as he is a first class con artist.
Lois
south pasadena, California
U.S.A.
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Thanks to this site- this man was caught!
AUTHOR: Kim - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, July 22, 2009
I reported this man to the police. He just happened to be at the bank at the same time the police came to my house. My actions are a direct result of reading this site and having a suspicion that this man was a fraud. Below are the news headlines.
KEYT Headlines
Landscaper Suspected Of Ripping Off County Residents Is Under Arrest
Goleta, CA-- A 40-year-old landscaper accused of ripping off dozens of Santa Barbara County residents is under arrest. Gilbert Lee Martinez was arrested last Thursday in Arcadia, CA.
Martinez is suspected of taking over $50,000 from residents interested in his tree-trimming service.
Detectives with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, say Martinez coerced potential clients to pay him up front for landscaping and tree-trimming services. They say Martinez would take the money but never perform any work.
According to a press release from the Sheriff's Department, Martinez would target the elderly and even took as much as $2,000 from one client.
Martinez has been linked to at least fourteen cases and is believed to have stolen over $50,000. He was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail on $50,000 bail and faces charges of Fraud, Grand Theft and Elder Abuse.
If you or someone you know was a victim of Martinez and have not reported it, you are encouraged to contact SBSO Detective Charles Cooley at 805-934-6176.
Story Created: Jul 14, 2009 at 4:09 PM PDT
Story Updated: Jul 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM PDT
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