Luke Wilson
Aggressive commercial practices *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment
Luke Wilson, trading as HR Building, Plumbing and Heating on trustatrader.com, agreed to carry out plastering, electrical work, removal of walls, and a bathroom update for a Leamington resident at a price of just over £14,500. Within 20 days, he sent six further invoices increasing the cost to over £20,000 by introducing new contract conditions at short notice, demanding additional costs, and setting urgent payment deadlines. An expert surveyor estimated the real value of the work at £3,240. The victim was forced to borrow money from a relative to rectify the work, suffering significant mental health impact.
Also known as Sam Memetovic. Pleaded guilty to three counts of making misleading omissions and engaging in aggressive commercial practices. Handed a three-year criminal behaviour order. Judge Barry Berlin described the case as shocking, calling Wilson an arrogant and deceitful bully who showed remorse only to avoid prison. In mitigation, defence stated Wilson was over his head, produced contracts without training, and didn't take advice.