I am cheated by a fake appliance Company.?

[SKA]

I found some one on craigslist for repairing my dishwasher he said that he would charge only $35 for the visit. He came and told that the pump and motor needs replacement and it would cost $ 175. He said if I paid half of the amount then he would come and repair next day, so when I was paying thru check he further said that he would give me $ 25 discount if I paid in Cash. Finally I paid him whatever cash I had in pocket about $64. He took it and never showed up next day. The receipt he gave me does not have anything printed about the Company. He only wrote it by hand. I have his cell number which he is not responding to. His other land line number that he wrote on the receipt is not in use. Can I go and tell this to police? Will it be any worth? I need advice!

[david]

You learned a valuable lesson very cheaply.

[el3_kisses]

If the motor and water pump are out on the dishwasher - replace the thing. Seriously, unless it is pretty new, it is really not worth repairing.

BTW- you learned a lesson - accept and move on.