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I hired Janis Kennedy aka. J. Roux Interior Design to design my home, which was probably one of the biggest mistakes I have ever made. When we met her she was very cocky but we thought her ideas were good so we decided to go with her...BIG MISTAKE. After endless months of working with her behavior she came to us with the purchase orders and said that we have to pay 50% down in order for her to order the furniture and then when we recieve the furniture we give her the other 50%. So we signed a complete stack of purchase order where she put the orders through to the companies. Well when the date arrived where we were supposed to be getting our furniture, that is when the lies started coming and she wasn't answering her phone calls.

Her lies were all over the place. But we decided to wait untill we talked to her, when we did even more lies. Then we called the companies which we thought our orders were placed and they told us that Janis called all of the companies and canceled our orders. So here we are, a house built no furniture and many things had to be ordered twice. So Janis Kennedy stole our money and we are not the only ones.

This past weekend, we were notifed that she rented a warehouse and was selling furniture. So we went there and thank God none of the furniture was ours but we noticed many peoples last names on boxes that she was trying to sell for dirt cheap. There are so many people who have had this happen to them but she is still doing business. I can not understand how a women who has encountered so much fraud can still have clients and still be doing business.

So I hope this stops anyone from doing business with this women and one day justices will be served !

Please people research the interior decorators you are going to use, do a background check and see if they have encountered any fraud, before doing business with them.

Thanks for listening!

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Jhofmann86
, US
Nov 09, 2019 1:12 pm EST

I used to work for her and this doesn’t surprise me at all. I was hired as her personal assistant. My job consisted of filing papers, inventory in the show room, and making sure our catalogs were correct in the show room. I also got the mail every day and checked her voicemails. Each day there was so many letters from creditors, company bank non-sufficient funds notices, among other things. The customers were consistently complaining that they didn’t get their products. It seemed like the main push was to decorate for a potential new customer, get them to order, place the order, somehow the order would then get canceled. A lot of times the order didn’t get canceled and items would come to the warehouse. Janice would tell us that the customer change their mind and no longer wanted it so that it was included in the warehouse sales that we frequently had. I started asking too many questions. And she fired me for being “late“ even though my start time depended on her’s. I’m not surprised by this coming out now. But I do wonder if her son and his wife knew what was going on and if they were a part of it.

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Linda Gentille
, US
Oct 31, 2020 11:19 am EDT
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No her son and his wife didn't know a thing about it nobody in the family knew a thing about it she's where she should be all by herself in prison

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Sep 16, 2019 4:46 pm EDT

Darn, I was out of town and just got this message. I just want her to be stopped so that no one else will be scammed by her.

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Philip Luoma
, US
Aug 02, 2019 12:58 pm EDT

Hello all! I hope you just received the court hearing notification that I just got. If not I wanted to make sure it was posted so you can attend if you want to.

Date: 9/11/19
Time: 8:30am
Location: 401 N Jefferson St #516, Tampa, FL 33602
Courtroom: #16

I called because I could not hear the name and they told me that if they want any of the victims to come to court they will be subpoenaed for the trial not this hearing.

I plan on being there mostly so she can see the victims that she has affected. I think the more the better even just for the hearing.

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Philip Luoma
, US
Feb 15, 2019 10:41 am EST

Quick update on some information I received from Hillsborough County:

-She was recently put on Felony Probation in Sarasota. Because of this she has violated her probation in Minnesota.

- Hillsborough County (Riverview/Sun City Center area) victims should contact: [protected] to file a report.

-Sarasota Probation Officer: Laura Padros @ [protected]

This is mostly for new victims: If you have not already done so you should contact your local law enforcement agency and file a criminal report for theft.

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Hank2
, US
Jan 15, 2019 11:44 am EST

This is where I got the number

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Hank2
, US
Jan 15, 2019 11:43 am EST

I just called [protected] and it was answered
“Thank you for calling the Design Studio” we are out of the office. Then I hung up.
Just wanted to see if that is a good number and it is.
Hope you all get her. POS

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Jan 14, 2019 5:09 pm EST

Do you know her mother's name?

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macrance
, US
Jan 25, 2019 10:43 am EST
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Margaret Dean is her mother's name and Paul C Dean in Bradenton is her brother.

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Linda Gentille
, US
Oct 31, 2020 11:18 am EDT
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I suggest you leave her mother and brother out of this her mother has suffering from dementia she thinks Janice is on a world tour they finally told her the truth but she doesn't remember please keep my aunt's name out of your mouth Janice is a piece of crap I agree she needs to be in prison she is in prison

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Jan 14, 2019 5:08 pm EST

PS We had used our credit card, which saved us. Our credit card company went after her and got their money back somehow from her checking account. The craziest thing is that she SUED US asking for her money back for the two items we actually did receive, and we had to go to court and pay her. Our attorney said she smelled horrible.

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ScammedByJanis2
, US
Sep 21, 2018 11:42 am EDT
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For others trying to research her for reviews it's very hard because she changes her name so much. Here is the latest info I have for anyone googling the phone numbers or address:

941.260.9794
941.302.5862
727.330.4088

She is currently living on Sumac Terrace (which actually is her mom's home) in Sarasota but moving to 3703 Calliandra Dr, Sarasota FL.

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Philip Luoma
, US
Jan 08, 2019 4:18 pm EST

Hi. Sadly, I am currently one of her victims. What have you done to get your money back? Have you contacted any consumer fraud departments or the police? I am not sure what to do but I am willing to do whatever it takes.

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Jan 15, 2019 11:37 am EST

I submitted a complaint against her with the Manatee Sheriff's office, so if you go through any other county, have them look up the Manatee Sheriff Department's records under Janis Roux, although she had given me the name of Janis Bulli. She is on probation with Sarasota County. Work quickly before she is no longer on probation.

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macrance
, US
Jan 25, 2019 10:48 am EST
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Philip please shoot me an email (macrance@comcast.net) or give me a call at 304.360.2796. I would like to add you as a witness/victim. I still have a pending investigation with the Pinellas County Sheriffs Dept and would like to get you in touch with the lead investigator handling the case. We are ready to submit to the prosecuting attorney's office on criminal charges. Trying to put her away in prison for a very very long time.

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macrance
, US
Sep 21, 2018 11:14 am EDT
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Oh yeah the lies are endless! Cars breaking down, bad reception in "the studio", her mom this and that, delivery delays. Oh how many times did she say your product will be delivered on Monday and when it didn't show she would say "Oh no I said it was being ordered on Monday."?
On my flooring I was told, 1) it will be here in 5-7 days, when it didn't arrive I was told she was 2) checking the tracking, then after enquiring again I was told 3) it takes 3 weeks for delivery but don't worry we ordered it 2 weeks ago, then after weeks had passed and I called the flooring company to check status and found it had never been ordered she said 4) Oh I sent them the order yesterday and completely denied all the previous lies had occurred. Then lie #5 was its ordered, on the dock and will be delivered in 4 days. Then when it still had not shipped in 4 days, let alone be delivered, she actually accused me of messing up the order. HAHAHA! I paid her $14, 500 just for the flooring and when she ran out of lies she cut off all communication and ghosted me.

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Michelle Dupuis
, US
Sep 21, 2018 8:41 am EDT

This woman (thief) also ripped me off for $8500 this year. Her excuses are many. Car accidents, moms alzheimes, out of area without cell service.
She did NOT break her back. Do not believe a thing she says. Everything out of her mouth is a lie.
She introduced herself as Nilda. I guess she forgot because a couple months later she started going by Janis.
Her company name for me was Interior Secrets.
I say we all unite and take this aweful person down.
I don’t want to see her getting away with taking a single cent from another innocent person!

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Philip Luoma
, US
Jan 08, 2019 4:22 pm EST

What do you suggest we do to take her down? I am all in to do that.
I am going through Sarasota tomorrow and will swing by her current address to see if the POS Ford she drives (that leaked oil in my driveway) is there. I am considering going to the police and maybe the news (consumer fraud).

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Jan 14, 2019 5:06 pm EST

She scammed us using the name Janis Bulli. She sends a few of the items, but then excuses after excuses.
She was able to get approved by HomeAdvisor by using the name Nilda Stanley. Nilda Stanley has a very strange Facebook page, so I'm not sure she is a real person. When I told her that HomeAdvisor told me this, she lied and said they were partners. I also filed a police report, but she was able to do just enough to not get prosecuted, although the detective was also sure she was a scammer.

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Jan 15, 2019 11:33 am EST

Make sure you have them get the information I provided to the Manatee Sheriff's office. I wasn't able to go through Sarasota since the fraud occurred here in Manatee County.

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Philip Luoma
, US
Feb 13, 2019 4:22 pm EST

I went through the Hillsborough County (where I live) Department of Consumer and Veterans Services. I provided them with all the details to include this blog and other complaints. I just got a call from them saying she has been on probation for this scam since 2016 and she just violated it by scamming me. They are contacting her probation officer. They also told me they know about the warehouse and that she recently had a sale from there...probably some of my stuff! I am waiting to hear back before I open a Civil Court Case.

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Feb 25, 2019 2:33 pm EST

I truly hope that they finally can stop her! Operating in different counties has probably helped her get away with it. Good luck! Keep us posted.

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KHConn
st john, US
Jan 24, 2023 3:09 pm EST

Janice Roux is going to trial in Clearwater on January 31, 2023. We had the same issues. Basically, she just keeps repeating the same scam over and over again. Alias list - Janice Bulli, Janice Kennedy, Janice Roux, Ann West and Nilda (?) Business names - Interior Secrets, Interior Secrets Design, Ambiance Design Group, J Interior Design amongst others...

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ScamAlertFL
, US
Jun 25, 2018 4:47 pm EDT
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4205 Callista Lane, Sarasota, FL [protected]

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macrance
, US
Jul 07, 2018 11:49 am EDT
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I am her latest victim. She was able to get $26, 000 out of me and provided about $6000 in services (and that is with me still being overly generous on the services provided).

She operated under the name of Anna West and Ambiance Design Group.
She is living at 4205 Callista Lane, Sarasota FL but is also using the address 5015 Brickell Park Cove Bradenton FL 34211 on her invoices. I have not been able to find out why she is using the Bradenton address but will continue to pursue. She is driving a black BMW with plate # 969 4VS. She uses a few phone numbers:
Cell: 941.302.5862
"Office" 941.260.9794
Fax: 941.371.1485

After 3 weeks of no products being delivered I found her real address on a box that was left by her sub contractor. The address linked Anna back to Janis and I realized I'd been scammed. At first I offered her more jobs and more money hoping that would prompt her to deliver my goods. A week later when still no products had been ordered I finally confronted her revealing I knew her true identity. At that time she ceased all communication with me.

I'm upset about my money being stollen yet more upset about the hardship she has caused to me and my husband by stalling our project and forcing us to live in a hotel since absolutely no project was completed during the 3 weeks I worked with her. Additionally, because it has been unknown on whether any product will actually come in, I cannot even move forward with another vender. She literally has my life on hold. For this I will spend every last drop of money I have trying to prosecute her to the highest extent of the law to see her rot away in jail. How this woman is not in jail now is beyond my understanding. I have filed complaints with the Attorney General and local police department to pursue criminal charges. Also, I will be hiring an attorney next week to pursue civil charges.

If others on the West coast of Florida have been scammed by her please feel free to reach out to me at macrance@comcast.net

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Michelle Dupuis
, US
Sep 21, 2018 8:44 am EDT

She no longer resides here. I’ve visited this address many times.

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Sarasota info
, US
May 30, 2018 5:55 pm EDT
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Janice Dean, Interior Home Designs, Sarasota... She introduced herself as Nilda but then a contractor called her Jamie. I am not out nearly as much as you - the signs were there...but just kept thinking for the best. Anybody watching, her current number is [protected].

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macrance
, US
Jul 07, 2018 11:53 am EDT
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Did you file a police report in Sarasota or make a report to the Attorney General? If so, what business name and what name for her?

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ScamAlertFL
, US
Dec 27, 2018 4:55 pm EST
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Please email me.

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Mar 28, 2019 2:11 pm EDT

What last name did "Nilda" use? If she used the last name of Stanley, she can be prosecuted for identity theft.

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jon84
, US
Jan 24, 2018 2:50 pm EST
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Janis is still scamming. she is out on bond and serving 3 years probation. still writing checks with fake names and insufficient funds. last seen in Clearwater FL, and living in Sarasota, FL. she is possibly scamming in Naples, FL

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ScammedByJanis
, US
Feb 13, 2018 11:59 am EST
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Janis is in Sarasota working under the name of Janis Bulli and the company " Interior Secrets."
So many different last names!

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Marc DeMaat
, US
Oct 20, 2016 7:37 pm EDT

Janice is in Florida now.
Convicted of fraud recently here in Hennepin County.

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Michelle Dupuis
, US
Sep 21, 2018 8:44 am EDT

We will got this woman here too! She will pay.

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Jan 14, 2019 5:13 pm EST

Anyone who has not reported her to police should do so immediately. Her probation will end this year, and she will no longer be under their radar.

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Roxane Pfeffer Grandstaff
, US
Jan 15, 2019 11:31 am EST

I worked with the Manatee Sheriff's office since I'm in Manatee County. If you are in Sarasota County, make sure they get any info they can from the Manatee Sheriff's office.

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KayKay14
, US
Dec 18, 2015 3:41 pm EST

Hey Everyone,

Janis no longer lives at 24950 Tucker Road, Rogers, MN. I'm not sure where she is currently, but she went into foreclosure and is no longer there.

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mrsfrenz
, US
Nov 20, 2015 10:04 am EST

Janis is indeed still trying to scam people out of money, when she isn't vacationing or spending time in jail. For my full account, please see . I've filed it separately under the name Janis Riddle, since that is her current alias.

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Mn-Maintenance
, US
Sep 05, 2015 8:20 am EDT

9-1-2015 Janis is still in business and still up to her scams. We have done work for her at one of her clients houses and she was paid for ther work but never paid us. If you want to know more call anytime. Minnesota maintenance [protected]

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Michelle Dupuis
, US
Sep 21, 2018 8:48 am EDT

She’s scamming people In Florida now. She took me for $8500 this year

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EOH0629
, US
Sep 18, 2014 11:36 am EDT

Also working under Bella Interior Design

Thanks

Janis

Bella Design Inc

[protected]

763-428-2778fax

and using name

Janis Buttitta

[protected]

24950 Tucker Rd

Mpls Mn 55374

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d.alan
plymouth, US
Mar 29, 2014 9:32 pm EDT

Janus you are a complete liar and a fraud. Your pattern of lies and deceit continues in spite of what you say. Your tell tale sign is typing in all capital letters. You have stolen money from my wife and I and not delivered on the table, chairs and lighting fixtures we have been charged for. You have not paid sub-contractors that did work at our home. We have begun legal proceedings. We have already contacted the manufacturers and showrooms that you supposedly ordered from and the management of IMS is being notified as well. You will be unable to walk in that facility to conduct business. You pray on the trust of people and use the same excuses and lies over and over again. We are contacting the builder you did work for where we got your name originally, they will not be using you ever again. You have made a very serious mistake by stealing from us. DO NOT EVER WORK WITH THIS WOMEN!

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Linda Gentille
, US
Jul 24, 2019 7:03 pm EDT
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She is in the Manatee county jail when they are through with her there then she's going to be shipped to Minnesota to face charges there but she's going to be put away for a very long time

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DESIGNER-VISIONS INC
rogers, US
Jan 14, 2014 12:42 pm EST
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THE COMPANY J.ROUX DESIGN WAS OWNED BY ME AT ONE TIME. I WAS IN A MAJOR CAR WRECK BROKE MY NECK AND BACK..
I DIDN'T OWN IT AFTER 2006 CAR WRECK. I SPENT YEARS IN THERAPY TO RELEARN TO DO EVERY DAY THINGS ALL OVER AGAIN. I KNOW THAT THE COMPANY WAS CLOSED IN 2010. IT WAS SAD DUE TO WHEN I OWNED IT IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST DESIGN STUDIO WITH A GREAT REPUTATION. I FEEL BAD THAT THESE THING HAPPENED, BUT AFTER BEING AIR LIFTED TO NORTH MEMORIAL WITH BROKEN NECK, BACK AND TRAMATIC HEAD TRAMA, I WAS NOT ABLE TO WORK.
I WENT BACK TO BUSSINESS LAST YEAR AFTER 6 1/2 YEARS OF THEARAPY. WOULD PROVIDE ANY PAPERWORK ANYONE WOULD NEED TO PROVE THIS, AGAIN I AM SO SORRY.
BUT I HAVE HAD NO RELATIONSHIP TO THIS COMPANY SINCE 2006 AND DESIGNER-VISIONS IS NOT THE SAME COMPANY.

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K Murray
Elk River, US
Apr 21, 2013 7:59 pm EDT

Yet another personal name and business name being used by this woman/fraud.
Janus Dehn
Designer Visions Inc
WWW.DESIGNER-VISIONS.COM
[protected]

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Michelle Dupuis
, US
Sep 21, 2018 8:46 am EDT
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She also uses the name Nilda
Interior Secrets

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jmonroe
Minneapolis, US
Apr 30, 2011 5:41 am EDT
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NAME CHANGE
Currently using the name JANIS DEAN or JANICE DEAN

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jmonroe
Minneapolis, US
Apr 11, 2011 2:16 am EDT
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It appears many people are trying to contact Janis Roux in regards to the where abouts of their product, payment for sub-contractors for work done & vendors for payment of product shipped.
Hope this helps anyone who is looking for her or anyone considering doing business with her. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE CONSIDERING DOING BUSINESS WITH THIS WOMAN. WITH HER MUTIPLE BUSINESS NAMES, MULTIPLE PERSONAL NAME CHANGES & DIFFERENT SPELLINGS OF HER NAMES, YOU WILL NEED TO DIG A LITTLE. ALSO, AS OF TODAYS DATE, SHE DOES HAVE A PENDING REQUEST WITH THE COURTS TO CHANGE HER PERSONAL NAME ONCE AGAIN. YOU WILL FIND COURT RECORDS IN CIVIL COURTS & FEDERAL.

Currently DBA Designer Secrets or The Designer Secrets
FDBA J Roux Interior Design Inc AKA J Roux Design Inc, Roux Design Inc, J Roux Design & Associates Inc, J H Interiors Inc

Owner: Janis Roux AKA Janice Roux, Janis Kennedy, Janice Kennedy, Janis Hoonsbeen, Janice Hoonsbeen

Current Address: 24950 Tucker Road, Rogers, MN 55374
Former Address: 1719 70th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Current Office Ph#: [protected] Cell Ph#: [protected]
Former Office Ph#: [protected]

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Michelle Dupuis
, US
Sep 21, 2018 8:47 am EDT
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Add Intetior Secrets to that list

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jjhsjp
, US
Mar 14, 2011 3:43 pm EDT

We also hired Janis Kennedy AKA Janis Roux AKA JRoux Interior Design-- our
story is about the same. She was good at 1st and we actually got the furniture we
paid for. Then, after we placed an order for patio furniture and a few other items--
she started a series of lies. She would not return a phone call-- and if I did track her down on her cell phone, she would make up an excuse and promise us our furniture was ordered and on the way. She was always sick, her dogs were sick, she was going through a divorce, always something to make me feel sorry for her. I eventually called the company she said she had ordered the furniture from, and there was no order placed. She is a pro and fast talking crook! She owes us over $20, 000 -- and we have no idea where to find her! Let me know if you have any contact info-- we would love to track her down.

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Joesing
, US
Jul 30, 2018 3:21 pm EDT
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Hello. I believe she is our renter of our home in Sarasota Florida. My email is gjsingle@yahoo.com. Always late with rent and bouncing checks. She is using a different name and still in design business. If she has a warrant that would be great. I am willing to be of service for your loss and betrayal. Thanks

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jmonroe
Minneapolis, US
Mar 14, 2011 5:21 am EDT
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Still doing business
J Roux Interior Design Inc

DBA Designer Secrets
The Designer Secrets

J Roux Interior Design Inc
AKA
J Roux Design Inc
Roux Design Inc
J Roux Design & Associates Inc
J H Interiors Inc

Owner Janis A Roux
AKA Janice Roux
Janis Kennedy
Janice Kennedy
Janis Hoonsbeen
Janice Hoonsbeen

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kdha
, US
Jan 18, 2010 2:11 am EST

I used to work for a showroom where she ordered furniture. They never paid their bill, and would not return phone calls. They also tried to return products many months after they got them. Obviously they are terrible at doing business on both ends--with their clients and their vendors. I always wondered what they told their customers when they couldn't get their furniture due to non-payment, now I know. I can't believe they have managed to stay in business!

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