'He was a con': Pensioner fears losing thousands as building industry warns of dodgy tradies

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An aged pensioner fears she has been scammed out of thousands of dollars as the building industry says unlicensed tradies continue to be a problem across the country.

BOILER-PIPE: "There was no sign of him registered or licensed, I couldn't find any information about him being a tradesperson legally." She immediately contacted her original plumber to tell him she did not want the unlicensed tradesman returning to her home. Ms Robinson said the original plumber was also planning to lend the dodgy tradesmen his building licence.

"He ripped off an aged pensioner whose husband is dying," she said. The QBCC said it had spoken to Ms Robinson and would examine all aspects of her complaint, including allegations of unlicensed building activity and licence lending. Australia-wide problem A national construction code exists to ensure all building products and materials are compliant. However, no national building and construction licensing regulator exists to monitor the tradespeople doing the work.

 

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