Rob Wolchek
FOX 2 Detroit
Detroit, MI, United States
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Customers: Bad contractor Mr. Brookes runs like a river after getting deposits
Scott Brookes says he doesn't want the people's money. But victims say otherwise, and they want their money back. → Read More
Michigan AG, 8 other states ask lenders to stop collecting Pink Energy loan payments
The Michigan Attorney General is asking the loan lenders to suspend loan payments to Pink Energy, formerly PowerHome Solar, as it continues to investigate it. → Read More
Customers say they have dirt on shady landscaper
Even though his customers aren't happy, Joe Vella doesn't have a care in the world. We caught up to him outside the Livingston County Courthouse where he's a defendant in a criminal case and has been ordered to pay back more than $1 million. → Read More
Pink Energy, aka PowerHome Solar, closes after multiple problems
Pink Energy, the solar energy company previously known as PowerHome Solar, is closed and all employees have been terminated - according to a letter sent to all employees and obtained by FOX 2. → Read More
Dark days ahead? Pink Energy, aka PowerHome Solar, troubles mount
The CEO of PowerHome Solar/Pink Energy is under investigation by the state of Michigan and says the company is worth half as much as it was in January. But the problems the solar company has are not because of the company, he says. → Read More
Bad contractor can't build a defense for Dearborn Heights disaster
Meet the newest member of the Hall of Shame who doesn't want to admit any responsibility. But Wolchek has all the receipts - literally. → Read More
Ex-'King of Craigslist' back in jail facing 6 new felonies
There's a new mugshot for a Hall of Shamer who appears to be pulling the same old scams. → Read More
Fame or Shame: Find out if Alien Tape is really out of this world
The makers of Alien Tape claim it has out-of-this-world properties, saying you can defy gravity and hang all kinds of stuff on all surfaces like a big jug of water on a wall or even a heavy brick. Will it get Fame - or Shame? → Read More
Facebook Marketplace fake steals real money
HALL OF SHAME: Jack Furne isn't even his real name - and he's left a trail of customers who paid real money for items that never existed - really mad. FInd out more, here - at 10 p.m. → Read More
Faux fence guy is a real hot head
Who comes out swinging at a reporter in front of a police station on camera? Seth Chuhran - that's who. → Read More
Shady Metro Detroit contractors sentenced after home remodeling disasters
A shady contractor with a long criminal record is headed to jail, while his wife who helped him was sentenced to probation. → Read More
Wolchek drives used car creep crazy
Hall of Shame: A Macomb County used car salesman can rattle off stories like a champ - when he wants to make a sale. Rob Wolchek tracks him down tonight at 10. → Read More
Customers say country contractor is just a con
TONIGHT at 10: A country contractor gets tracked down. "I've seen you do reports on these guys and I've thought I never want to be that guy," he said. Rob Wolchek: "You're going to be that guy." → Read More
Hall of Shame: Dirty duct cleaner won't come clean
HALL OF SHAME: A duct cleaning company has a history of angry customers, high fees, different names and worst of all, work that many say was never done. Who are these guys? Rob Wolchek found out. → Read More
Bad builder skips facing alleged victims in court
Temo's full name - Artemio Sessions. He is charged with conducting a criminal enterprise - a 20-year felony and false pretenses, a five-year felony. → Read More
Ex-lawyer with dirty deed past slapped with six felonies
Jack B. Wolfe was charged with six felonies, three counts of counterfeiting documents affecting interest in the property, and three counts of uttering and publishing as true documents. But Jack didn't turn himself in, so the police came out in force to his Southfield home. → Read More
Wolchek smokes out sketchy dope deliveries
TONIGHT: Meet the Chronic Clown, the Beard and the Boss. They're running a bootleg marijuana business anyone can access online, selling and delivering weed to anyone, anywhere. Rob Wolcheck investigates. → Read More
Back for 2021, The Michigan State Fair has something for everyone
From racing pigs to hotdog eating contests, and rides among the sights and sounds, the State Fair has a little of everything - including Shrine Circus performances. → Read More
Wolchek takes on Wayne County County's rockiest road
When you drive east on Mott Road from Ypsilanti Township, there's no sign saying you're crossing from Washtenaw into Wayne County - but you don't need a sign, the road lets you know you've arrived. → Read More
Redford collision shop guy's reputation is a wreck
Hall of Shame: You take your car to the body shop to fix the damage, but if you take your car to one Redford body shop - you may end up with more damage. → Read More