Topic : 10/27 New Orleans Scam?

I look foward to seeing Dr Phil get his people to go after these SOB's.

I can't wait to see these guys get what they deserve. It was so heart warming today

to see such nice things done for people who relly need it the most.

It's good to see the show is helping remind America that New Orleans is still in shambles since the hurricane.

Although I think it's a nig risk to re build in a city that is a fish bowl and could flood all over again.

In time, hurricanes will come again. Then what?  These people will be wiped out all over. I understand how older people have lived there their whole lives and it has such meaning. I just pray another Katrina never hits them again.

Too bad their sorry exuse for a mayor didn't protect his people any better in preparation and really still sucks at helping rebuild or mend the lives of the displaced.

Thank you so much Dr. Phil for what you have done for these people!! My heart goes out to Ms. Marion! It was so heartbreaking seeing what these people have suffured through. It's amazing what you've done for them!

I wish Ms. Marion the best of luck in her new home, I hope she has a long life there and able to enjoy it all!!! I'll keep this lady in my prayers~

This was a very moving episode.

We have property on the Alabama Gulf Coast. After Hurricane Ivan struck, there was a great influx of “contractors”. They came from all over to help with repairs. These were not kind hearted souls wanting to help. Many of these people could not keep a regular job as they lack the discipline to do honest work.  They take money from desperate people and do substandard work, all the while beginning new projects and collecting money for materials. Eventually when homeowners make demands such as completing the repairs or doing them correctly to code, the contractors move on to the next town or state. It’s next to impossible for the average person to track them down. If you do there’s little recourse. You can sue but if they have no assets then your money won’t be refunded. We’ve seen some of these louts hire unskilled people and not pay them as well. None of them have an office. They work out of their trucks. The only way to contact them is by cell phone. Many of them are skilled liars. They smile and promise you everything. Dr. Phil always says for every rat you see there are 50 more. This goes for those people like Paul. They claim innocence but they are crooks and should be treated accordingly!