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Originally Posted by #-3
Doing work for a contractor that is on a cost plus basis, they are asking me for a second higher price invoice that they will not pay, that they will just show the customer.
I assume it's not legal? what's the law against it?
What are the risks for me issuing the invoice?
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Man, stupid story time.
My buddy (not a euphemism, legit not me) had a contractor propose the same thing but with a shadier piece thrown in; they would sign a contract to execute at X price
more than my buddy was charging. Then, my buddy would get paid by this customers customer, and give the difference between the original quote and the amount paid by the customer customer back to this guy in cash. (yeah, typical GC bull####). My buddy is a standup guy but certainly lets dollars and business cloud his judgment, so he agreed to do the job.
And wouldn’t you know it? The dirt bag who was lying and stealing from his customers also turned out to lie and steal from his suppliers. Love my buddy but that’s what you get.
Don’t do shady deals man. They’re shady for a reason.