Expensive Rodent Control: €7,000 Spent on Three Rat Traps - Washing Machine's Next Fault Exposes More Issues
In a concerning turn of events, an elderly woman from Germany has accused the pest control company, Haustechnik Connor, of overcharging for a service provided at her apartment. The company, now known as Haustechnik FC or Haustechnik Connor, is under scrutiny following the incident that occurred on July 12.
Maria Schneider, the affected woman, encountered a rat in her apartment about two weeks ago. In her search for an emergency pest control service, she came across kammerjaeger247.de, a nationwide pest control expert, as advertised under the heading "PestControl Pro". However, it was Haustechnik Connor who eventually arrived at her doorstep.
The service, which included the installation of three rat boxes with poison bait, was billed at 299 euros each, totalling nearly 7,000 euros. The men from the unspecified company presented Maria Schneider with an invoice for 6,903.13 euros, which she was supposed to pay immediately.
However, Maria Schneider was able to stop the bank transfer just in time after realizing it had not been completed. The three rat traps, supposedly worth 300 euros each, were never picked up again.
In an attempt to clarify the situation, Maria Schneider reached out to Haustechnik Connor via email and over the phone, but received no response. When the problem was explained and a request for a statement was made, the hotline hung up. Mentioning Regensburg and the case of the 70-year-old woman with the sink repair scam resulted in no response as well.
This is not the first time Haustechnik Connor has been accused of overcharging. Several similar cases have been reported in recent weeks, some with compelling evidence, across the entire federal territory. The company, based in Essen, is under suspicion of being a dubious operation.
As of the current date, July 25, 2025, there are no search results or public information available regarding any legal proceedings against Haustechnik Connor or Haustechnik FC related to overcharging for pest control services and sink repair. If you require specific details, you might consider consulting official court records, news outlets focused on legal matters, or business regulatory agencies for up-to-date information.
In a surprising turn of events, the son of the affected woman received a call from someone from Haustechnik Connor offering to refund 3,000 euros, later increasing it to the full amount after rejection. It remains to be seen whether this offer will be honoured and if any legal action will be taken against the company.
The public is advised to exercise caution when dealing with pest control services and to verify the authenticity of companies before engaging their services. It is essential to ensure that the cost of services is reasonable and that all agreements are clearly documented to avoid any potential scams.
- The allegations against Haustechnik Connor extend beyond the incident with Maria Schneider, as several other cases of overcharging have been reported in recent business dealings across the federal territory.
- In the current financial landscape, it's crucial for consumers to be vigilant when dealing with pest control services, ensuring the authenticity of companies, checking the cost of services is reasonable, and having all agreements clearly documented to prevent potential finance-related scams.
