Contractor fraud · Middle Tennessee
Contractor fraud investigations in Nashville
A deposit paid, a crew that never shows, and a phone that stops answering. We find out who the contractor really is, where they are, what they own, and whether they have done this to others.
Confidential. Ask your first questions without giving your name.
- Common casesAbandoned jobs, deposits taken
- AlsoPre-hire contractor vetting
- You receiveLocate + asset + history
- Next stepsPolice, court, licensing board
Construction and renovation fraud follows a familiar pattern: an attractive quote, a large deposit, some initial work, then excuses and silence. Sometimes the contractor is simply overextended; sometimes the same person has left a trail of unfinished jobs under different business names.
We help homeowners and small businesses get the facts needed to recover money or press charges, and we vet contractors before you pay a deposit so it never gets that far.
Signs of a problem contractor
- A large deposit demanded in cash or by payment app
- No written contract, or a contract without a business address
- A business name that does not appear in state filings
- Licensing numbers that do not match the person or company
- Other homeowners describing the same experience online
- Work stopped and calls unanswered after the deposit cleared
How we help
- Identify the real person and every business name they use
- Check contractor licensing status and complaint history
- Locate the contractor’s current address and active jobs
- Search for judgments, liens and prior lawsuits by other customers
- Identify assets and vehicles relevant to collecting a judgment
What you receive
- A report identifying the contractor and their businesses
- Current location and work activity where found
- Other victims and cases that show a pattern
- Information to support police, court or licensing complaints
Tennessee law that matters here
Tennessee requires contractor licensing for many projects. The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, part of the Department of Commerce & Insurance, maintains license records and accepts complaints.
Depending on the facts, remedies may include a civil suit, a licensing complaint or a police report. An attorney can tell you which fits your situation.
How it usually goes
How a contractor case runs
Identify, locate, document.
- 01
Paperwork
Contract, payments, messages and business cards.
- 02
Identity
The real person, aliases and businesses.
- 03
Locate & assets
Where they are working and what they own.
- 04
Case file
Ready for police, court or the licensing board.
Questions about this service
Contractor fraud questions
Can you vet a contractor before I hire them?
Yes, and it is the best protection. We check identity, business filings, licensing, lawsuits and complaints before you pay a deposit.
Is this a criminal or civil matter?
It can be either or both, depending on intent and the facts. We document the facts; an attorney or police can advise on which path to take.
Can you find out if they have done this before?
Court records, complaints and other homeowners frequently reveal a pattern, often under different business names.
Read before you call
Guides on this topic
Plain-English answers to the questions people ask us most about contractor fraud.
Where we handle contractor fraud
Get your project back on track.
Call to find out who you really hired, and where they went.