Wait. What? Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 I am in the process of repainting my house and walls. NO construction whatsoever. But for the past 3 days an "official" has been demanding 1500 pesoes for merely improving my property and barrio. Right around the corner, construction has been going on, with obvious dirt and bricks in the calle, but he has not rung their bell. is There a new law or is this dude just an opportunist? Suggestions? Gracias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Did he show you any ID. If he shows up again ask to see it. There are several con men working the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wait. What? Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 My painters have been dealing with him. They say he has a "paper" but I've not seen it. Thanks for the heads-up...he is persistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquipure Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Some years back we had a similar situation. We were doing some "construction like " maintenance (new roof etc). Our contractor handled it but in retrospect, I think the contractor was in on it. One more way to "earn" a peso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Ask for his government ID. Take a photo of what he shows you. Take a photo of him. Ask for the name of his supervisor at the City. Tell him you will go to the City and talk with them about this. Wave goodbye as he walks away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 It possibly could be an union representative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wait. What? Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Back again today! My painter talked to him again..he had some kind of photocopy that just had items with prices. I'm sure he printed it off himself. Annywaay long story short..you can either paint for money or I'll give you 200 pesos to vamose. He took it, but if he does come back I will do as Xena suggested. gracias all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Probably a scam, take his photo, call the police to take him away for impersonating a public official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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