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Familiar Address, Fake Check

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:48:59 GMT

A far off scam artist made a big mistake. He claimed to be an attorney located in Michigan. Guess he never thought Problem Solver Rob Wolchek would be happy to drive to his supposed office and expose him as a fake. She what happens when Rob tries to find a company that sent out a bogus check. Let's just say you'll recognize the place when you see it.

Homeowners: Man Made Empty Promises

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:56:59 GMT

A Rochester Hills man claims to be someone who can save your home from foreclosure. However, some of his customers say he didn't do anything but make a bunch of promises and make off with their money.

Money Manager Charged with Fraud

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:55:27 GMT

A Detroit-area man ran a decade-long Ponzi scheme, raising more than $200 million from investors fooled into believing their money was being used to finance telecommunications deals, according to an indictment unsealed Friday.

Waterford Broker Accused of Violations

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:11:37 GMT

Long before anyone heard of Bernard Madoff and his ponzi scheme, Problem Solver Rob Wolchek was exposing one in metro Detroit. Monday, the feds charged the Waterford investment broker he put in the Hall of Shame with some shameful violations.

Hall of Shame: Walk Away Stimulus Plan

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:50:27 GMT

President Barack Obama's stimulus plan gives tax money to first time home buyers to help them realize the American dream. Fox 2's Rob Wolchek has the story about a guy who apparently has a different dream.

Trailer Park Water Woes

Rob Wolchek — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:43:45 GMT

Everyone has to pay their bills, no matter whether you live in a big city, small town or even a smaller community. Those in charge of a very small place were hounding their citizens to pay up, but after what Problem Solver Rob Wolchek found out, those in charge may be the last ones who should be throwing stones.

Employment Agency Has Job Seekers Sad

Rob Wolchek — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:52:54 GMT

Problem Solver Rob Wolchek went in search of the people behind a sketchy employment service. However, instead of having a run in with them, he had a run in with a totally different bad guy... a convicted felon who runs the building.

Printer Wants Publisher to Pay Up

Rob Wolchek — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:18:38 GMT

How would you like to see the guy that owed you more than $40,000 in the newspaper bragging about how well his book is selling? Dianne the Printer sure is mad. She says Mike the Publisher owes her thousands of dollars for work she did on a book he's promoting.

Faux 'Father & Son' Has Company Bummed

Rob Wolchek — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:54:00 GMT

Father & Son Construction has built a solid reputation, but now they say someone with a very similar name is confusing their customers. They're sending out fliers advertising themselves as "Father & Son", but this isn't the same company that you see on television.

Boat Man Dave Called Bad Boss

Rob Wolchek — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:57:31 GMT

A paycheck is hard enough to come by lately. So how would you like to go to your boss to collect your check and have him wrap his fingers around your neck? That is what a guy says happened to him.