Vanishing Contractor Crisis
After entrusting your life savings ($45,000) to a seemingly legitimate contractor, they've vanished mid-renovation, leaving your house gutted and uninhabitable. With winter approaching and your family living in a budget motel, you must confront Detective Marshall, who seems suspiciously dismissive of your case.
Challenges
527
Survivors
100
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Desperate Homeowner
Conversation Partner
Detective James Marshall
Setting
Cluttered police precinct desk area, fluorescent lights flickering, coffee-stained papers everywhere
Location
83rd Precinct, Economic Crimes Division
Learning Objectives
Convince Detective Marshall this is criminal fraud, not civil
Present documented evidence of the contractor's pattern of behavior
Secure a case number and formal investigation
About This Scenario
After entrusting your life savings ($45,000) to a seemingly legitimate contractor, they've vanished mid-renovation, leaving your house gutted and uninhabitable. With winter approaching and your family living in a budget motel, you must confront Detective Marshall, who seems suspiciously dismissive of your case.
How It Starts
“Look, we're getting five of these contractor complaints a week. *shuffles papers without making eye contact* Unless you've got something beyond 'he stopped showing up,' this is a civil matter for small claims court.”
This is how Detective James Marshall's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#105
Category
General
Location Tag
83rd Precinct, Economic Crimes Division
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