Bad Builder Takes Money and Leaves
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Some people hire builders to fix their homes. But some builders are bad. They take money from people. Then they do bad work. Sometimes they leave and never come back. This makes people very sad and angry.
What Happened
A couple hired a builder to fix their home. They gave him 14,000 pounds. This is a lot of money. The builder started the work. But he did not do it right. Then he disappeared. The couple never saw him again.
The Problem
This couple is not alone. Many people have this problem. Bad builders take money. They do poor work. Then they go away. People call these bad builders cowboy builders. They are not real professionals.
How People Feel
The couple in this story feels very bad. They lost their money. Their home is still broken. They say this hurt them deeply. It changed their life in a bad way. They feel scared and sad.
How to Stay Safe
You should check a builder before you hire him. Ask your friends about him. Look at other homes he fixed. Get the price in writing. Do not give all the money at once. Give money slowly as the work finishes.
Discussion Questions
- Have you ever had a bad experience with someone you hired to fix your home? What happened?
- How can you check if a builder is good before you give him money?
- Why do you think bad builders take money and leave?
- What would you do if a builder took your money and disappeared?
- How can people protect themselves from bad builders?
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