DaneHargreaves - Conman

18/07/2023

Have YOU been ripped off by Dane and his associates?

It's important you don't remain a victim.

You need to report it.

Tell a friend.

If you're due to have further dealings with Dane, make sure you write everything down.

DON'T be on your own - have a friend with you who can support you if you're feeling overwhelmed.

Report it to Action Fraud.

Their website is

National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre

17/07/2023

Take a look at this real time conversation with just one of many of Dane's victims. Read and judge for yourself.

16/07/2023

A typical example of what Dane does. He comes and does a job or half of it, and then badly at that. Here's another testimony from one of his victims:

"It's hard to say about Dane because he's done one of the two jobs but left the other unfinished and also damaged my neighbour's gutter while doing it.

I calculate he owes me £850/£900 in damages I guess".

14/07/2023

Dane Hargreaves has a mate called Steve who he often works with. Here's written testimony from one of his victims:

"Steve got very aggressive with my friend who came round to give me some moral support. She questioned their professionalism and workmanship. When Dane finally turned up he kicked off saying it was a bigger job than expected, the vacuum cleaner I let him use to tidy up didn’t work so it was my fault that there was so much mess.

I paid what he asked because I wanted rid of him asap and didn’t want any unexpected visits or threats. I really did feel very scared about what he might do to me"

Dane (pictured below).

If you have any photos of Steve - please do send them in and we'll post them up so others can be warned.

13/07/2023

Today we got this Insight.

Nigh on 26,000 people across Sheffield have now seen the ugly mugshot that is DaneHargreaves - Conman .

That's 26,000 people who are little bit safer.

Twenty six thousand who, if this guy turns up on their doorstep, will be wise to his words and actions.

Thank you for sharing and for making Sheffield a safer place - if it prevents just one struggling innocent elderly individual from being ripped off - it will have been worth it.

This page will continue as long as we continue to get reports from people who have been robbed, swindled and conned by this man & his mates.

It will also continue until Dane's victims (those who've filed official complaints with relevant authorities/agencies), have been repaid & compensated by Dane.

A personal apology to each one of them would be nice too.

Share the love, people of Sheffield!

Be Strong / Stay Safe / And Say No to Bullies

12/07/2023

Sadly many of Dane's victims don't learn their lesson - until it's too late! Sometimes, Dane WILL start a job and MAY even finish it, but it will have spiralled out of control and he'll ask for more money for materials or take far too long on a job and will demand payment for the extra time.

Emma (not her real name) told us this:

"I have learned my lesson the hard way! No written quote and after taking £600 for materials he kept saying it was a much bigger job than he originally thought and would take twice as long. I have the end invoice but nothing else. I did ask him to send me the guarantee but it never materialised"

10/07/2023

Five Points To Avoid Rogue Traders!

1) Do thorough research and due diligence: Before engaging with any trader or company, it's crucial to conduct extensive research. Check if they are registered with relevant regulatory bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or Companies House. Look for reviews, testimonials, and any past complaints or legal issues. Verify their credentials and ensure they have a solid reputation.

2) Beware of unsolicited offers: Be cautious of unsolicited offers that come through cold calls, emails, or doorstep visits. Rogue traders often use aggressive or high-pressure tactics to convince you to make hasty decisions. Legitimate businesses usually don't approach customers in this manner. Take your time, ask for written information, and seek independent advice before committing to any offers.

3) Get multiple quotes and compare prices: When seeking services or making purchases, obtain multiple quotes from different traders. This helps you compare prices, services, and terms. Rogue traders may provide unusually low quotes to entice unsuspecting customers, but they may later demand additional payments for hidden costs or deliver substandard work. Collecting multiple quotes helps identify any suspiciously low or unusually high offers.

4) Check for insurance and warranties: Reputable traders usually have insurance coverage and provide warranties for their work. Ask for proof of insurance and details of any guarantees or warranties they offer. These protections ensure that you are covered in case of accidents, damages, or poor workmanship. Rogue traders may lack proper insurance or refuse to provide warranties, leaving you vulnerable to potential losses.

5) Seek recommendations and referrals: Seek recommendations from friends, family, or trusted sources who have had positive experiences with traders. Word-of-mouth referrals can be valuable in identifying reliable professionals and avoiding rogue traders. Additionally, consider checking online review platforms and forums to gather more insights about a trader's reputation and track record.

Remember, it's important to trust your instincts and remain cautious throughout the process. If something seems too good to be true or you feel uncomfortable with a trader's behavior or claims, it's best to walk away and seek alternative options.

10/07/2023

Read this - sent in by someone who had his wits about him! Sadly, that's not the case with many of Dane's victims.

"I paid him £200 deposit (thankfully it was only a small job I needed doing) He asked if I could pay him the full £400 up front as his bank had allegedly frozen his business account. I told him the half I already paid was enough to cover the materials and petrol and I’d give him the rest upon completion (he then sent me a picture of his ID to show me how legit he was and asked again🤷🏽‍♂️)

I told him he wasn’t getting any more so he said he’d see me on Thursday as planned.

He never showed up to complete the work even after rearranging three times.

Dane owes me £200"

10/07/2023

Breaking news - another victim of Dane brings us her testimony. Read on...

"I put a Facebook post up a while back on a community facebook forum enquiring about local plasterers and Dane got recommended (probably by himself). He came round for a quote and was fairly reasonable priced and could start the following week.

Dane asked us to upfront the money for the “materials” for the two rooms which was around £260 and would send me an invoice which he never did. This being my first time hiring a plasterer, I thought asking upfront money for materials would be standard practice, clearly not.

As the week went on we realised one of the rooms wouldn’t be ready and asked Dane just to do one of the rooms instead. We arranged for him to come on the Saturday and rang to say he would need more material money of £180 as he had ordered the materials for both rooms and they wouldn’t arrive in time. I questioned this and mentioned I already sent £260 and would this be coming off final bill once the materials has been sent back and he said yes.

So he sent some young lad on the Saturday who was pi**ed, who then proceeded to say he couldn’t plaster the room due to some cracks (which Dane saw when he came to quote) and that it would need plaster boarding before skimming. So after 2 hours max work, the young man went back home.

Dane then messaged me to say that it would be additional £120 for the labour for the half day even though he was only here for two hours and we questioned this.

We tried to get Dane back to finish the plastering but he wasn’t replying to my messages or phone calls. After 4 days we ended up getting someone else in to finish the job as he was ignoring me.

A few days later he messaged to apologise and said his girlfriend had been in an accident. I explained we had found another plasterer as he was ignoring my messages and could we have our money back for the materials which he agreed and said he was waiting for a few invoices to be paid.

After a few days, I went back to message Dane and realised that he had blocked me off messenger and I had no way of contacting him.

All of this was a very stressful situation and we don’t want this to happen to others."

Pic is of Dane Hargreaves.

09/07/2023

Welcome to Dane Hargreaves - Conman.

You're here because you've been ripped off or you're looking to have some work done and this page has been forwarded to you to warn you about this guy. Please read the stories of Dane's various victims. Some details have been changed to protect their identities.

If you yourself have been a victim, please do send in your story and we'll add it to this page.

Please note - we're not stopping Dane from working. We're just making people aware that if they do take him on, DO NOT pay him first.

Good honest tradesman will do the job, then accept pay after it's been done.

This page is not an attempt to stop Dane from working. It's an attempt to protect the people of Sheffield from being scammed by this man and his associates.

Don't say you haven't been warned.

There are tips on this page to help you find a good decent tradesman. There are plenty out there, and sadly Dane has been known to falsely use the reputation of good tradesman.