Bad pool builder - and his attorney - are in over their head

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9 ай бұрын

A Macomb County pool builder who faces felony charges for taking money and not doing the work was in court this week. The guy Rob Wolchek put in the Hall of Shame didn't really have anything to say, but his lawyer did.
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@ivanesparza9473 9 ай бұрын

The amount of times this guy raises his shirt and rubs his belly in public is astonishing

@wendyargyle2333 9 ай бұрын

Or tweaks his nipples!

@rumple7551 9 ай бұрын

It's a soothing technique stops him from crying😢

@surpriseimblack 9 ай бұрын

No it's hot as EFF in Florida..

@surpriseimblack 9 ай бұрын

I don't then why anyone would want to live there

@RXbee2 9 ай бұрын

He's tweaking his nipples! Freak

@charlenemack7040 9 ай бұрын

Why is the pool guy walking around feeling his nipples?

@MustafarRecRoom 2 ай бұрын

Seriously....that's almost more upsetting than the fraud.

@lisagrafton2529 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for warning consumers about unscrupulous "contractors" and their equally unscrupulous "lawyers"! Without reporters like you, many consumers wouldn't have a voice!

@totukimou 9 ай бұрын

Look at his mugshot, he was crying to the cops too!!! What a clown...

@kathyr.8135 8 ай бұрын

Where can I find it ? Hahahahaha. It’s a game

@ThomasJones-ij6hv 4 ай бұрын

@@kathyr.8135 it's in the video.

@stvnsn 9 ай бұрын

Is it me or does hiring a lawyer that has felony charges seem kinda foolish

@3rdandlong 5 ай бұрын

It would make the top segment in Monty Pythons, "And Now For Something Completely Different" .

@coolcreamykiwi 9 ай бұрын

This reporter is AWESOME!! KING OF KINGS!

@JohnSmith-4U 10 күн бұрын

Rob has been doing this type of investigating reporting since at least the early 2000's

@bootziecuppie487 9 ай бұрын

Omg!! I want this reporter or reporters like this guy who actually confront people on their B.S and scams!! This guy is fantastic!!😂

@Aurorasr91rs91 Ай бұрын

Been watching these on youtube and omg that guy is awesome! Presenting the facts but also literally shaming those scummy fraudsters.

@Grejegando 9 ай бұрын

Who pays a contractor 100% in advance? That's insane. Unfortunately I think kind-hearted people are usually the ones who get targeted by scammers like him. He receives a 30% advance payment then cries his way to a 100%.

@mjbl1787 8 ай бұрын

youd be surprised how many do it. texas is full of scammer pool builders. My neighbor down the stret got theirs built to about 60% and contractor disappeared. They had to come up with 40k to get someone else to finish it

@littlejackalo5326 8 ай бұрын

Normal for the pool industry in 2020-2022. The pool industry experienced a huge boom and consolation by private equity. Builders were booked out 2-4 years, and if you wanted to get on the books, you need to pay. Now hundreds of builders can't build the pools.

@Grejegando 8 ай бұрын

@@littlejackalo5326 Maybe you're right, but how does a 100% payment make a difference if the contractor is busy with jobs-in-hand and signed contracts. When someone asks for 100% advance payment it means they either have cashflow issues or won't deliver up to standard, thus won't be held accountable. The last payment is your only bargain and their incentive to fix any unsatisfactory work or poor workmanship. How else will you get them to deliver if they don't give a damn about your online review or don't even have a physical company location. People should really do a research and put effort in it.

@user-zp7jp1vk2i 8 ай бұрын

this guy slick and doesn't look like he does any real work, nor does he intend to. we had his type show up at my lady friends house and she's a CONSUMER (I want it, I want it now, it's all about me) and cut him a full check. AND she's a LEGAL ADVOCATE. He sued US (I had de nada to do with the reno) and she finally won, but....lesson learned? NO, she's a consumer. and thinks like one.

@guysabol8743 8 ай бұрын

yep 40% front...40% half done 20% completion

@ArtyBicardi 9 ай бұрын

This reporter is so sassy & shady and I LOVE every single second of it!!!!!

@mwilliams1330 9 ай бұрын

I have seen a few videos of this type of local reporter around the country. Years ago I-team (investigative reporters) were on nearly every local station (even in small markets), covering everything from small consumer issues, to government internal problems. Budget cuts have made this type of reporting rare, but oh so needed.

@Jet-stream898 9 ай бұрын

How is he shady? he seems very honest to me

@HeyItsKesh 8 ай бұрын

Shady isn't the word I'd use....

@NLBusiness391 8 ай бұрын

@@Jet-stream898you guys are misinterpreting the word “shady”. In this context, shady means “someone who throws shade”. It’s actually has a positive connotation in this context, meaning someone who is outspokenly snarky. I totally understand the misunderstanding though, since it’s a recent interpretation of the word.

@Jet-stream898 8 ай бұрын

@@NLBusiness391 awesome, thanks for the clarification, you are NOT in the Haaaaaaal of shame !

@mattsohn3442 8 ай бұрын

As a contractor myself, it sickens me how awful companies like these reflect poorly on all of us.

@bn_2759 9 ай бұрын

He looks like an off-brand Zach Wilson

@barrymcdougal4816 9 ай бұрын

BET HIS LAWYER HAS A BRAND NEW POOL ---

@ronschultz2625 9 ай бұрын

New pool built by a real contractor with the stolen money from the fake POS

@clementthurn1992 9 ай бұрын

What a uncaring, narcissistic, unfeeling, horrible crook. Throw him and his attorney in prison for 30 days with nothing but bread and water.

@user-fy9wc4hx2c 9 ай бұрын

Awesomeness! Keep it up! Catching the bad guys one by one!

@VioletWings1353 9 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this investigative report!

@s.h.harvey1656 9 ай бұрын

This was a good one! These scammer type criminals have zero regard for what the victims go through in situations like this......nor do they care. It's not just the lack of a pool, there is so much more that they have to suffer through. I found extra pleasure in seeing the cocky lawyer called out....now that was fun.

@barrieracc7634 9 ай бұрын

Well, he is scamming really wealthy people with funds to afford this. Oddly enough though, our society comes down much harder on those who scam the rich than those who rob old people of their entire pension and cause them to die.

@JaredFleischer 9 ай бұрын

We need the hall of shame in Boston. This dude is too funny

@angelataylor3822 9 ай бұрын

His wife looks like she enjoys the stolen money they both need to go to prison

@douglasb5046 Ай бұрын

Let’s see how long she hangs around with him in jail

@bigalskee6353 8 ай бұрын

I am glad I caught part 1 of this I’m really hoping both these greedy crooks get more than what they deserve.

@gonefishing6957 9 ай бұрын

Wow,even his lawyer has felonies🤦‍♂️🤯😮. Not funny for the people who got scammed. Hopefully they will get reimbursed.

@norml.hugh-mann 9 ай бұрын

I smell a bankruptcy....that's usually what happens. He will get a judgement but the victims will be lucky to get pennies on the dollar

@barrieracc7634 9 ай бұрын

Took the breaking bad advice of needing a *criminal* lawyer.

@Grejegando 9 ай бұрын

Highly doubtful they'll get anything. I don't think his company has assets or even furniture to sell.

@wa210 8 ай бұрын

Breaking a leg or two usually gets the perps attention.

@TJCarpentryServices 8 ай бұрын

They wont get a thing

@glbernini0 9 ай бұрын

It's disgusting that rhe courts set up a time for the victims to get justice & then blew them off!

@dontputcommentshere1324 8 ай бұрын

Not surprising that a crooked, scamming contractor would have a lying criminal for an attorney.

@theworldisavampire3346 9 ай бұрын

Aint nobody but me wondering why he keeps pweeking his nippies?

@auaiao9 9 ай бұрын

Maybe it calms him down and soothes him.

@billybandyk0720 5 ай бұрын

@@auaiao9Nah; it's all an act.

@56Truex 9 ай бұрын

Keep snuffing them out Rob !

@sj1547 8 ай бұрын

Good reporting. Great job

@drewski1535 9 ай бұрын

6:09 Ooooo i love this reporter nice approach 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@pamellaarias 9 ай бұрын

The wife smirking and supporting her lying thief husband is pathetically funny.

@johnbaldock6353 9 ай бұрын

2 for 1. Now that's Reporting!!🇬🇧👏

@icu1585 9 ай бұрын

When did pools become $150,000?

@ferraridan4883 8 ай бұрын

$500,000 in Middle Tennessee

@drhouse7264 9 ай бұрын

There’s too many of these turds out there. Keep exposing them

@user-ot1hn1yb6y 9 ай бұрын

throw him and his lawyer under the jail...

@angelataylor3822 9 ай бұрын

Never give your money away until the job is complete..don’t be stupid

@petergibbons607 8 ай бұрын

nice job!! we need more people like you.

@THELEGENDOFTHESHADOW29 5 ай бұрын

I love how they run away and refuse to answer questions

@coloradod3649 8 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, I love this reporter!

@cullancontos8597 8 ай бұрын

I love the hall of shame, you really can’t make this shit up!

@zorro4962 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your journalism on these cases!

@crisflores4913 9 ай бұрын

love this reporter!! GET EM!!!

@kbrown1350 9 ай бұрын

I noticed the pool contractor that was crying to his customers because he didn't have enough money to finish the job was driving an Audi RS7 which go for roughly $110,000 new. I guess when you actually don't do the work you are paid to do you can afford high-end vehicles.

@user-zp7jp1vk2i 8 ай бұрын

slick boy was all suited up; the world is there to pay HIS bills, not the other way around.

@Ghostdogsurvivalist 9 ай бұрын

The prosecutor should ask the judge to remove counsel. This has appeal written all over it.

@mwilliams1330 9 ай бұрын

Honestly surprised the bar has not stepped in and suspended his law license until his personal case is resolved. Not saying to remove his license (yet), but many professional individuals are not permitted to practice while under investigation.

@joemunch58 9 ай бұрын

counsel

@Ghostdogsurvivalist 9 ай бұрын

Good catch. @@joemunch58

@megaauburnfan21 8 ай бұрын

@@mwilliams1330 Why would they step in? He hasn't been convicted, plus in order to disbar someone, typically, it has to be an action involving moral turpitude.

@megaauburnfan21 8 ай бұрын

News flash: you can't remove the other side's attorneys because they might use their right to an appeal.

@mschwes5376 8 ай бұрын

Glad to see the police and prosecutors getting involved in these type of cases. If someone came up to you, stuck a gun in your face, and took $500 from your wallet they would certainly get arrested for armed robbery. But 99 times out of 100, if a contractor comes to your house, promises to do work, takes $10,000 from you, and never does the work the police almost always will say “it’s a civil matter“. That’s also theft and should be prosecuted every time.

@MisterEko888 27 күн бұрын

In prison they will soon call him Brenda😂😂

@marksevastipol1946 8 ай бұрын

If only he crossed the irs

@SeriouslyIssues 9 ай бұрын

Yo this guys stories are hilarious 😂

@cattnipp 9 ай бұрын

Great work!

@friedmml 8 ай бұрын

dinner jacket to court? this dude is fancy like applebee's....smh

@melblack7412 8 ай бұрын

I never understand how these people don't think they're going to get caught.

@thisduderockz 8 ай бұрын

you know its bad when your attorney needs attorneys 😭😂

@pkrent3461 8 ай бұрын

His wife is like: this idiot is making me a LOT of money 😂😂

@HighPowerOptionsTrades 9 ай бұрын

Is Brandon wearing a Tuxedo 😡😒😂😡😒😂😡😒😂😡😒😂

@jonlee2217 9 ай бұрын

Probably the only suit he owns. I bet he bought it for his high school prom.

@HighPowerOptionsTrades 9 ай бұрын

@@jonlee2217 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨😂🤣😂🤣😂

@Dan-vo7vc 9 ай бұрын

Haha I was wondering that, too -- that was quite a shiny lapel....

@HighPowerOptionsTrades 9 ай бұрын

@@Dan-vo7vc 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

@Whatamidoinghere262 8 ай бұрын

This randomly showed up on my feed and I’m now hooked.

@daynasafranek7807 9 ай бұрын

He keeps rubbing his nipples 😂😂

@billybandyk0720 5 ай бұрын

Rob Wolchek belongs in his own HALL OF SHAME!!!!! Just kidding; luv how he says "HALL OF SHAME".

@beakt 8 ай бұрын

6:00 Rob's tone is always perfect. "Is that you, Mr. Franklin? Right there? Who also has felony charges?" LOLOLOL

@drewski1535 5 ай бұрын

THE HAAAAALL OF SHAME

@jbrumundsmith 9 ай бұрын

Rob is the greatest person on KZfaq.

@jgg204 8 сағат бұрын

The biggest mistake here is these people paying for jobs before they are even complete. Why are people paying $100,000 to a contractor for a $125,000 pool job, before they even get through 50% of the work?

@willscheck8072 9 ай бұрын

I hope he has a plan for his future . he's digging himself a big hole and life plays for keeps. i hope he learns his lesson before (they) come for him. they always come some before some after.

@nuzhinga 8 ай бұрын

Lies, lies and more lies what this country has turned into.

@AR21 8 ай бұрын

I love it. The hall of shame!!

@truthteller99999 8 ай бұрын

Looks like they jumped in at the deep end ! His business took a nose DIVE and BELLY flopped.

@bbiancini 5 ай бұрын

Tuxedo in a courtroom? This isn’t Saturday night bubba 😁 🤵‍♂️

@shawn2380 9 ай бұрын

Dang... that was awesome. Not usually a fan of news shows but this was cool. That attorney ( probably soon ex-attorney) got "served" hard.

@dopiminecraver2667 9 ай бұрын

Rob makes me laugh at these clowns🤣

@cletusclucker 8 ай бұрын

lmao he wore a tux type suit to court 😂

@turtletruth 8 ай бұрын

Excellent reporting ...

@phobos258 8 ай бұрын

man i love the HALLLLLLL OF SHAME

@papabearfox8791 9 ай бұрын

You are the GOAT!

@maurreese 8 ай бұрын

5:53 I screamed!!!😂😂😂😂

@ronberman8947 4 ай бұрын

I love that his family is avoiding him like the " plague " in court....Rob Wolcek is the " Goat " of reporters in America. Come to Ottawa. I'll buy you dinner...

@Larry-325 8 ай бұрын

This guy and his Lawyer “Better call Saul” great job ! Stay on those dirt balls!!

@ianmckenney9080 9 ай бұрын

For a moment i thought I was watching an outtake from Better Call Saul.

@RedtideFla 9 ай бұрын

Ah Michigan. The corrupt nightmare of a liberal state. Glad i left it in 96.

@Dan-vo7vc 9 ай бұрын

We're okay with you leaving, too 😂

@RedtideFla 9 ай бұрын

@@Dan-vo7vc just make sure you stay there

@jessica386m 8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 love this reporter!

@JohnSmith-4U 10 күн бұрын

the wife looks like a "Hawk Tuah" model

@ryanthec 8 ай бұрын

Accountability needs a come back in America

@brutusofnn 9 ай бұрын

Great ole school, advocacy reporting. It’s a shame that more journalist / reporters don’t app,y themselves to this trade. Expose the liars stop trying be the center of news.

@meanmugging 3 ай бұрын

When your lawyer is tripping you to run away from the reporters faster than you, might be time for a new lawyer

@joeyvindictive3552 8 ай бұрын

I wish Rob would say "Don't say anything if you're guilty"

@braddivens5179 8 ай бұрын

"Auto Accident Attorneys" is such a shady fcking name hahaha

@keithjohnson6168 5 ай бұрын

Fashionably late to the party, about four months too late 😂. Love the video, exposing these individuals. I don't even live in Detroit! 😝

@RipperYouTubeOfficial 8 ай бұрын

I love Rob! You've messed with the wrong reporter!!! Hahahahaha

@frankvqz3799 9 ай бұрын

Oh how proud his wife is. Scammers

@TheRussellStover 9 ай бұрын

Need an update on the lawyer!

@gggina4769 9 ай бұрын

There needs to be a country accessible program where individuals can give input on any & all unlicensed handymen , contractors and any persons doing ANY improvements and/or services to a paying customer. And unlike "Angie's list", this site should be free, with donations, to all bringing reviews to the page.

@ericconnor8419 9 ай бұрын

I am an honest contractor and I think you have not thought that through. Blokes like this would be the first to use the site to damage their competitors. What is to stop tradesmen giving bad reviews to other companies? We don't have 'handyman licences' here we rely on word of mouth. Don't use a contractor unless you can see completed examples of their work or know somebody that has used them that is your best defence. The internet can be gamed.

@blazetechstudios 8 ай бұрын

Would you say they are…under water?

@reecethe 9 ай бұрын

Rob used uno reverse on Lawyer *its very effective*

@thenamekian3647 9 ай бұрын

You did that😂😂😂

@mrabrasive51 8 ай бұрын

Ive been a wood floor contractor for 40 years.whenever a customer asks me if i want money up front i kiddingly respond,"no,why would i come back if you pay me in advance advance advance!😊😊

@Mike3nigma 9 ай бұрын

lmao this guy is amazing

@Videoandme1 5 ай бұрын

"Don't run away from pressure" - the scammer also the scammer: runs away when pressured.

@karltitz1725 5 ай бұрын

I sat with an half done pool for a year when the contractor bought christmas for family and friends and left the guests of my business high and dry until the next christmas when he most likely scammed the next customer to complete my pool.

@sumcubed 9 ай бұрын

Priceless

@Jet-stream898 9 ай бұрын

He’s in the Haaaaal of Shame !

@justwatchinguboob 8 ай бұрын

How do you hire a lawyer with felony charges pending

@RobertLanden1 9 ай бұрын

This reporter sure knows how to slam business criminals. I'd like to see him go after government criminals who use laws as excuses to punish peaceful people for disobedience.

@gerardogarza3645 8 ай бұрын

🤷🏽‍♂️ nahh , then he’s spend too much time going after the biggest criminal in us history , besides we already have Jack Smith , Fani Willis and Leticia James on his big ass 👌🏽👌🏽🥳🥳