AvoidTheCrew

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Report bad construction workers and help others avoid being scammed by risky crews. One honest report can stop the same crew from taking someone else's deposit.

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Silva & Filhos Construction

Carlos Silva · Builder · Lisbon, Portugal

AvoidEvidence provided

7

Reports

€48,600

Reported loss

March 2026

Last report

March 2026| Lisbon

“Took a €4,500 deposit and stopped answering calls two days later.”

Strong evidence · Unresolved

Photos, chats and payment details stay hidden from the public.

8

Countries

9

Trades covered

14

Payment methods tracked

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How it works

Three steps that protect the next person

01

Search before hiring

Look up a worker, company, phone number or payment reference to see what others already reported.

02

Report bad work or scams

Tell the story, attach your evidence and payment details. Private files go to admins only.

03

Help others avoid repeat offenders

Your report adds to a public pattern, so a risky crew can't keep cycling through new victims.

What can be reported

If it cost you money or trust, report it

You don't need a court case. A clear story, a phone number and one photo is enough to warn someone else.

Took money and disappeared
Unfinished work
Bad workmanship
Fake company / name
Overcharging
No invoice
Threats or intimidation
Refused refund

Evidence stays private

Photos, chat screenshots, receipts, IBANs, MBWay numbers, PayPal or Revolut details and any other private files are visible only to AvoidTheCrew admins. Public users never see your bank or payment data.

Job photosWhatsApp / chat screenshotsReceiptsInvoices & contractsIBAN & bank detailsMBWay, PayPal, Revolut refs
Up to 10 evidence files per report, uploaded privately.

Public profiles show patterns

Each public profile shows the shape of the problem, never your private files, so anyone can spot a serial bad actor at a glance.

  • Number of reports
  • Total reported loss
  • Dates and cities
  • Complaint stories
  • Risk status
  • Repeated patterns
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See a pattern? Report it.

Your experience is the warning someone else needs before they hand over a deposit.