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I hired Terry Jarvis in October 2011 to plow my driveway for the season between 11/1/11 and 5/1/12. We had our first significant snow fall on 1/13/12. My driveway has yet to be plowed. I've had no success contacting the company at the phone number where I initially arranged for the service. The current voicemail greeting is a female claiming to be his wife apologizing for the inconvenience, stating several trucks are broke down: one simply broke down, another has a brake problem and a third with "something else." The voicemail box has been full since 1/13/12 around 5pm. Mr Jarvis received full payment in Oct 2011. Services have yet to be rendered. This appears to be fraud.
Company Business Name: Terry Jarvis Premium Snow Plowing Service
Country of complaint: United States
Address: 1470 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, New York
Phone: 7162258749
If you have not already done so, I encourage anyone who has been defrauded by this individual/company to submit your complaint to WIVB Channel 4 News. I spoke with a representative from their Call 4 Action Department, as I had emailed them on 1/15, and was advised that they received several complaints and this story may appear on the news by the end of this week. I have printed a form to submit to the Attorney General's office and am meeting with my local police department this evening to see what else can be done.
I have copies of everything and will be dropping it in the mail tomorrow. I will also call to see if I can fax a copy of the "business" card. I also know for certain the Tonawanda Police Department is interested in pursuing the matter. Thank you Doris and Dr. Rosenberg for representing all of us victims. Hopefully the news will continue to cover the story, should there be any updates ;)
Rumor has it she's bunking with Bubba tonight :)
Anyone who has not yet filed a police report, or contacted him, should follow the advice of Doris and contact:
A.D.A. BRIAN DASSERO
858-2559
He is the one handling the case for all of Erie County. The more victims he has, the stronger the case.
I too feel was screwed over by this guy. I will take this guy to court for theft of services so fast he will not know what hit him.
same thing happened to us. How do your "all" your plows break down conveniently at the first snow fall. You have had months to prepare for this! we have already called channel 2 waiting for a return call from them to get this on the news.
I also paid Terry Jarvis IN FULL and have not had my driveway plowed by him. I had it shoveled for $30. on Sat. He now owes me $30. back PLUS I expect him to appear when it snows! or else let's all report him to the BBB, Police, and Small Claims Court.
There are 4 of us on my street who are out of the money we paid and no plowing services. We are going to file criminal charges. I spoke to 2 of his neighbors and it appears, he does not live at 1470 Kensington Ave. Get your cancelled checks and contracts together and hopefully we can catch up with this crook.
I too have been taken by this guy... I also have disabled people living her who needed to get out so i had to have to pay someone else to shovel costing me $25... This guy needs to give us our money back and more and also need to go to jail ...
Terry Jarvis is a girl. Her real name is Tess Hennessy and she lives on Cleveland Drive in Cheecktowaga. She is married to Pam Hennessey and is related to Paul Jarvis, Paul Jarvis Jr, Brandy Nicole Jarvis and Jack Hennessey. SHE IS A FRAUD AND HAS ALL OUR MONEY
CALL FOR ACTION (CHANNEL [protected]. The building / office located at 1470 Kensington Ave is a vacant. The real Terry Jarvis is now know as Tess Hennessy and she lives on Cleveland drive.
The same happened to me. He or she never returned my phone calls. I am mortified. How despicable.
The same story for me. i paid IN FULL in advance. An older man came to my house to perform an "estimate" so if this person is a woman there is a man working with her.
I contacted Small Claims and explained our situation. The rep suggested contacting the AG's ofc which has the capability of pursuing the matter criminally. Called the AG's ofc and was told to file a claim. If enough of us file, they can open an investigation. The AG's website is: www.ag.ny.gov.Scroll down for consumer fraud/Bflo regional ofc. If you look on the back of your cancelled check, a 2nd person signed the check. Possibly Robert Hennessy, the male working with her. While we are furious, does anyone know of a legitimate snowplowing co? Ms. Jarvis is not licensed in Buffalo to plow.
Ok I am Doris Jones and I just spoke to the Consumer Fraud Dept. of the Attorney General's office. Our complaints need to be in writing. She is mailing me the form. This should be filled out and returned with our canceled checks. Call 853-8404 to have her mail you a form. I also called Rich Newburg at CH 4...he said Al Baughters is our guy at Call For Action. I left a message and am waiting for him to call me back. Let's get this Tess/Terry!
You can also go on line and print the form, then send a COPY of your cancelled checks and contract. My form is completed and in the mail.
Great adbuffny...let us know what the police say...call me if you want @ 885-6941 Doris Jones
I just went on the tax records 1470 Kensington is deeded to Robert F. Hennessdy as of 10/21/2010 and assessed @ $118.900 Robert Hennessey signed my second check under Terry Jarvis name. I would think he is INVOLVED in this fraud also.
Was able to leave a message on Terry/Tess's phone today requesting my money back. A neighbor also left a message. Was unable to get through to Channel 4 but did leave a message requesting assistance. Learned today that one of the reasons it is so hard to get some co's to plow in Buffalo is because of a permit fee. I still need someone to plow.
I looked up Terry and Pam Hennessey, Pam's son is Robert Hennessey.
I went to the Town of Tonawanda police dept and filed a complaint this afternoon. Everyone involved in this should do the same however its also important that you file with the attorney general and channel 4 as well. The officer we spoke with advised that as of now, this is just police information and may or may not get assigned to a detective, so maybe if more come forward in each town you are located in, something will come of this. But, you should definately file with the attorney general and channel 4 as they appear to possibly thinking of investigating further
I found "Terry Jarvis" (Tess Hennessy ) through CraigList and had paid her in full for the whole year of snow plowing in Oct. 2011.
Like most of you, no work has been done to our driveway & side walk. And no one seem to be able to get a hold of her. It was very upsetting not being able to get in/out of our garage last Friday after paying someone for the service.
I also posted few ads on CL to warn others so they do not have to go through what we have been dealing with, I will also try to post another ad to let more people know about this site.
Hopefully woking together we can hold her/them responsible and not letting them get away with this horrible scam.
Robert Francis Hennessy resides at 48 Cleveland Dr. Cheektowaga.
He is also part owner of 205 Cleveland Dr. along with Patrica M Hinchey, according to the Erie County Clerks Office.
That is good info to have fact digger. Those addresses are around the corner from 1470 Kensington Ave. More info to give the police, Channel 4, and the AG's office.
I will also take part in any action to recover money, I paid in full for plow service and shoveling..$375 for the season.
I found this info regarding the permit for his plow service, here is the link to the website, town of Amherst...http://amherstny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=1099&MediaPosition=&ID=5204&CssClass=
They are all living off the system too! Your tax dollars hard at work or in their case not at work!
Someone needs to report these people to NYS for Tax evasion! They would be removed from the system quickly once they get audited!
already reported to medicaid fraud line.
Ch 4 just came over for an interview and now are going to interview others who have been taken in by this plowing scam so watch the News on Ch 4 tonight at 5PM.
Ch 4 here too. Hopefully we can get these people!
I have posted another ad on craigslist to encourage others to contact channel 4 and AG's office. Thank you all for digging into the facts and helpful suggestions.
People like them should NOT be able to get away with this without going to jail. I hope we all get our money back. I have text and mailed demanding refund just so that they have no excuses like "our trucks broke down".
See you guys on the Call 4 Action news, hopefully soon!
p.s. Does anyone happen to have photos of Terry, Tess or Robert Hennessy that you can attach here so we can prevent more victims like us and maybe have them arrested?
Watch CH 4 at 5PM tonight...Wed. Jan. 18th
Copy and paste. Hope it works, bit you can find the Hennessey connection with her friends. http://www.myspace.com/Violet1968
According to Amherst Snow Plow Permits:
Jarvis Terry #335-336
54 Cleveland Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14215
They have a nice Felony charge in their future!
Terry Jarvis is a Woman and Pam Hennessey is also they are in Business together and Are doing a pretty good job stealing Our money!. They live at 54 Cleveland Dr. Cheektowaga, NY14215.. Channel 4 news is on to them hopefully we will get them and they can pay us all back and then some for the fact we all had to probably pay someone else to do their job!
I hate to see this happen, it gives a black eye to all of the legitimate plow businesses in Buffalo. I was able to help Doris Jones by offering a plow rate for the remainder of the season. I am willing to help everyone that has been effected by this scam, my company is TDR Property Services Corporation, I can be reached at Two Two Eight - Five Six One Five, or TDRCorp@gmail.com. References available.
anyone hiring a new plow service: get the license plate from whoever shows up to give an estimate, do not pay in full for the season, pay only 1/2 up front, ask to see a drivers license and insurance, always pay by check never cash. ck BBB history and ask for references., see how long they have been in business, and see if their business is registered to do business in NYS
I just filed a complaint on https://www.bbb.org/consumer-complaints/file-a-complaint/get-started
It was actually quite easy by following the few simple steps.
I really hope someone will do something about getting our money back plus our emotional distress
Channel 4 did a good job on the news tonight, I just hope they will follow up too.
Channel 4, good job on reporting this situation. We are the ones who have to do something about getting our money back. All of us need to file with the AG's office. Together we were able to gather info and get it out there. The news article will reach the people who are not on the internet and make everyone aware of criminals such as Jarvis. I may not get my money back but I have every intention of following through with the lot of them sitting in an overcrowded jail cell. Anyone have the envelope Ms. Jarvis mailed to them for the 2nd half of the fee?
You have to show vehicle registration and proof of insurance to get an Amherst plowing permit, so they must have trucks. Strange.
Thanks TDR for the offer we may call you!
The cheektowaga police were just at our office. they saw the news report and knew exactly who terry jarvis and pam hennessey are. They have been in trouble before. You need to contact your local police stations as soon as possible they are filing the report now. Our plowing was $1400 for the season so for them that is grand larceny. they will b able to get all reports together for DA's office
I am going to the downtown Police Office this very morning with copies of everything. Also taking my filled out form and copies of checks to the Attorney Generals Office. Thank goodness for CH 4 coverage!