Event Brief
‘He’s a con’: East TN women still waiting refunds
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Two East Tennessee women say an appliance repairman promised refunds after failed fridge repairs but hasn’t returned their money.
WHO: Two East Tennessee women and an appliance repairman
WHAT: Customers report failed refrigerator repairs and promised refunds that were not delivered
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 5:17 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The repairman promised refunds after the appliances he supposedly fixed quit working but did not return the money.
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