A grandfather has been left 'heartbroken' and 'embarrassed' after paying a £500 deposit to have building work done - only for the builder to take the money and run.
Victor Moore, from Burnley in Lancashire, thought he was being prudent in searching for someone to carry out some repair work on his home using a website which allows users to submit details of jobs they require to be completed. The website then sends the information to companies in their local area.
Victor, who is in his 80s, was then contacted by Oldham-based construction boss David Lee Jones who visited his home and gave Victor a quote of £1,000. Victor says he was then asked to pay a £500 deposit for materials which he agreed to pay in cash after David said his 'bank account isn't working.
