Hall of Shame: Wedding photographer ghosts couples
Instead of having their wedding day captured forever, they are left without anyone to snag the joyous moments that come when tying the knot. And it's left more than a few people upset by Hoover missing in action.
Instead of having their wedding day captured forever, they are left without anyone to snag the joyous moments that come when tying the knot. And it's left more than a few people upset by Hoover missing in action.
Metro Detroit wedding photographer ghosts couples on their big day
Smile and say cheese to Kendall Hoover, a wedding photographer. She is the person that happy couples hire for their big day — that is, if she shows up.
Smile and say cheese to Kendall Hoover, a wedding photographer. She is the person that happy couples hire for their big day — that is, if she shows up.
Contractor with list of legal issues surfaces in Florida arrest
James Delmaro, a contractor with a history of leaving customers upset and a history of legal issues, is in custody, officials say. According to the Michigan Department of Corrections and a victim down in Florida, he is facing new charges for the same old alleged story.
James Delmaro, a contractor with a history of leaving customers upset and a history of legal issues, is in custody, officials say. According to the Michigan Department of Corrections and a victim down in Florida, he is facing new charges for the same old alleged story.
No defense for disappearing fence builder
Rob Wolchek tracked down Dan the fence man, and had questions on behalf of past customers who say they paid him money, only for him to disappear.
Rob Wolchek tracked down Dan the fence man, and had questions on behalf of past customers who say they paid him money, only for him to disappear.
Stranded in style: Fancy rental car place leaves customers in limbo
Rob Wolchek's latest Hall of Shame investigation is a luxury car rental dealer that offers vehicles like Rolls-Royce, but some customers just feel rolled instead.
Rob Wolchek's latest Hall of Shame investigation is a luxury car rental dealer that offers vehicles like Rolls-Royce, but some customers just feel rolled instead.
Metro Detroit contractor Artimus Brintley went to court to plead guilty.
A victim says she paid thousands to him for a job that was botched by someone she says is a conman.
A victim says she paid thousands to him for a job that was botched by someone she says is a conman.
Hall of Shame: Bad contractor pleads guilty - to more than being unlicensed
"I think he's a conman."
"I think he's a conman."
Bad roofer gets nailed by Wolchek
Joe likes to keep a low profile - so low, his customers can't find him.
Joe likes to keep a low profile - so low, his customers can't find him.
Bad roofer has many names - including crook, victims say
Meet roof-goof Joseph James Delmaro.
Meet roof-goof Joseph James Delmaro.
Hall of Shame: Fencing fraudster learns his fate
Even though he's just been convicted of taking thousands of dollars under false pretenses, somehow this is Rob Wolchek's fault, according to a recent phone interview.
Even though he's just been convicted of taking thousands of dollars under false pretenses, somehow this is Rob Wolchek's fault, according to a recent phone interview.
Bad fence builder faces judge to learn his fate
It's sentencing day for James Goin, a fence contractor and habitual felon.
It's sentencing day for James Goin, a fence contractor and habitual felon.
Metro Detroit builder convicted and scores plea deal
This week, the newly-crowned felon was given a chance to pay back those who hired him to do tens of thousands of dollars worth of construction on their homes. But when Brooks showed up, he told the court he didn't have the money. The judge gave the bad contractor a break and several more days to pay up. But will he?
This week, the newly-crowned felon was given a chance to pay back those who hired him to do tens of thousands of dollars worth of construction on their homes. But when Brooks showed up, he told the court he didn't have the money. The judge gave the bad contractor a break and several more days to pay up. But will he?
Convicted Canton builder scored a sweetheart plea deal - but will he pay back his victims?
Scott Brooks became the newest member of the Hall of Shame in 2023 after many of his customers accused him of ripping them off. He'll be in court Friday to face the music - but will he pay back his victims?
Scott Brooks became the newest member of the Hall of Shame in 2023 after many of his customers accused him of ripping them off. He'll be in court Friday to face the music - but will he pay back his victims?
Macomb concrete pool queen is in over her head
Lynne Potoroka runs a concrete company with her husband Walter. You've heard of companies that love their customers? Well, Lynne hates her customers. At least the customers who sued her claimed her company took their money and didn't finish their jobs.
Lynne Potoroka runs a concrete company with her husband Walter. You've heard of companies that love their customers? Well, Lynne hates her customers. At least the customers who sued her claimed her company took their money and didn't finish their jobs.
Concrete pool queen drowning in excuses
You've heard of companies that love their customers? Well, Lynne hates her customers.
You've heard of companies that love their customers? Well, Lynne hates her customers.
Scam School 2025: Teaching students how to avoid fraud
Welcome to Scam School! Rob Wolcheck made his 19th trek to Lutheran North High School to speak on how to avoid fraudsters.
Welcome to Scam School! Rob Wolcheck made his 19th trek to Lutheran North High School to speak on how to avoid fraudsters.
The music's over for disappearing wedding DJ
Customers of DJ Darren claim he takes their money and ditches them right before the wedding, and say it's happened over and over again.
Customers of DJ Darren claim he takes their money and ditches them right before the wedding, and say it's happened over and over again.
Hall of Shame: Disappearing DJ gets to face the music
"He's still taking bookings, he's still scamming people - like it's still going on," said Marissa.
"He's still taking bookings, he's still scamming people - like it's still going on," said Marissa.
Hall of Shame bad contractor faces judge on charges
Look who's getting ready for court, it's Artimus Brintley - a Hall of Shame inductee and now defendant.
Look who's getting ready for court, it's Artimus Brintley - a Hall of Shame inductee and now defendant.
Alleged fake contractor faces charges in court
Look who's getting ready for court, it's Artimus Brintley - a Hall of Shame inductee and now defendant.
Look who's getting ready for court, it's Artimus Brintley - a Hall of Shame inductee and now defendant.