Duckwater 0 #1 June 17, 2006 I made an offer on a DR Horton house in TX. To make a long story short, they forged initals on an offer I never made and cashed my earnest money check. They have refused to return my calls. The a-hole that was selling me the house got pissed because I complained to his boss that he never called me back and initally refused to return my $, 2 days after I cancelled and 20 complaing calls later, he called and said that I would get my $ back. I said OK....We are done. Two days later, the asshole calls me a total of 18 times, leaving the same message that he was returning my call. He even called my work, over and over, harassing the guy that kept telling him I didnt work that week. All the phone calls are recorded as well as my vonage messages. I sent them all to his boss. Their website is: www.drhorton.com I created: www.drwhoreton.com This dumbass harassed me illegally and recorded himself doing it. I want to go take pictures of him and put the calls on the website. Is that legal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #2 June 17, 2006 I knew some one who did this to a business and the company ended having to change their name and start over, because the web site she started up got more traffic than theirs. Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckwater 0 #3 June 17, 2006 watching the fake spoofs on the Daily Show and Colbert Report, I dont see how a real lambasting can be illegal... Can I mention their trademarked name if it pertains to a real incident? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #4 June 17, 2006 If you're serious about creating the website to get your message out there and possibly get media, then do the following: Document what happened, similar to how you've done above. Clean it up, use Word and save it as a html doc if that's all you've got, better if you know how. Don't object opinion into it, stick to face. Write up a three paragraph "report" on what happened, and fax it to local media. Be prepared to answer more questions if they call back. It's possible to get media out of this and get it to work in your favor, but you want the odds to be working for you as much as possible. Good luck..._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #5 June 17, 2006 Be very careful of DR Horton and KB Homes. KB is the world's largest builder of entry level houses in the world. They are mostly a finance company and a very agressive one at that.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #6 June 17, 2006 It's legal, but you might have to go to court to prove it. Why don't you file a claim in court for your $1000, plus court costs and lawyer fees? if they really forged something, you may have a claim. But if no offer was tendered, why did they have 1000 of your greenbacks? I am not a lawyer!! Zipp0 -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #7 June 17, 2006 where the hell is Lawrocket when you need him?Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #8 June 17, 2006 You got your money back, let it go. What you have in mind makes you an a-hole just like the guy you are mad at is.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 June 17, 2006 Quote You got your money back, let it go. What you have in mind makes you an a-hole just like the guy you are mad at is. So sit back and let shady biz practices go unchallenged? Skyride loves people like that (for example).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #10 June 17, 2006 Your post makes it unclear whether you've got your money back. If you haven't yet, then if they really did forge your initials, then not only can you get your money back, you can also include a claim for punitive damages. I generally dissuade people from thinking they can get punitive damages, but if you really can prove forgery, this might be the exception. Also, you can file a complaint with your state's attorney general's office - most state AG's offices have consumer fraud departments that handle this sort of thing. As to what you're planning, sure, it's legal, but you'd better stick very carefully to the facts. If they sue you for defamation, chances are your homeowner's insurance will not cover the legal expenses you'll incur to defend yourself, which could be very substantial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #11 June 17, 2006 QuoteBut if no offer was tendered, why did they have 1000 of your greenbacks? Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. I hope he answers that. QuoteI am not a lawyer!! Some things are patently obvious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 June 17, 2006 Quote...So sit back and let shady biz practices go unchallenged? Skyride loves people like that (for example). For a flatfoot, you're alright! Why no replies from the OP on the money back, I wonder...My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #13 June 17, 2006 I'm kind of confused by the situaion to begin with-your first sentence says "I made an offer....." which clearly you must have because they have your check. Then you say there were forged initials on an offer you never made. So which is it? Did they forge an offer AND one of your checks, or did you back out of an offer which you made in good faith? If its the latter, read though the contract you signed and verify you were within your rights to cancel it when you did, and that they are not entitled to keep the earnest money. Or just hand it over to you attorney and have him deal with it. Forgery and harrassment are both illegal, so you should have recourse. If a crime was committed, report it. If I am being brutally honest, the website you created in retaliation just makes you look bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #14 June 17, 2006 QuoteQuoteBut if no offer was tendered, why did they have 1000 of your greenbacks? Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. I hope he answers that. QuoteI am not a lawyer!! Some things are patently obvious. Yeah, I've been working on coming off like more of a scumbag, but it's just not working...... -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckwater 0 #15 June 17, 2006 I made an offer and gave $1000 earnes money based on that offer. The dumbass countered and I said no. I then said I might buy some options and he called me and said "everything is OK". I then go to the mortage guy and find out he had written $5000 worth of options in, forged my imitals on the change, and cashed my check based on that offer. We NEVER discussed any dollar amount worth of options and I never agreed to anything. I DID NOT GET MY MONEY BACK They have been saying "its in the mail". At first they said it would take 2 weeks, now they say 30 days. They can build a fucking house in less than 30 days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #16 June 17, 2006 QuoteI made an offer and gave $1000 earnes money based on that offer. The dumbass countered and I said no. I then said I might buy some options and he called me and said "everything is OK". I then go to the mortage guy and find out he had written $5000 worth of options in, forged my imitals on the change, and cashed my check based on that offer. We NEVER discussed any dollar amount worth of options and I never agreed to anything. Okay I'm not a lawyer or a cop or anything, but I think that would be criminal. If I were you, I'd talk to a real lawyer immediately.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #17 June 17, 2006 My suggestion? Try troubleshooter.com. Tom Martino has connections everywhere, and he's not afraid to go up against anybody if they're in the wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #18 June 17, 2006 QuoteIf I were you, I'd talk to a real lawyer immediately. Ahem! I beg your pardon? <> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #19 June 19, 2006 QuoteSo sit back and let shady biz practices go unchallenged? Skyride loves people like that (for example). Read between the lines. I think there is more to this tale of woh then we have heard.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
