SCAM ALERT
⚠️ INTERNATIONAL WARNING
This page contains information about Dražen Filjević (known online as "dado cro music"), a documented scammer operating in Croatia with 130+ victims and over €400,000 stolen.
Who is Dražen Filjević?
Dražen Filjević is a Croatian businessman who has gained notoriety for running multiple scams in the PVC windows and doors industry. He operates under various company names and online identities, including the pseudonym "dado cro music".
Scam Statistics
How the Scam Works
Step 1: Contact
Advertises as "cheap, fast, and reliable" PVC windows/doors installer. Contacts victims through social media or responds to inquiries.
Step 2: Measurement
Visits the property, takes measurements, provides a quote that seems competitive.
Step 3: Advance Payment
Demands high advance payment (50-100%) allegedly "to order materials".
Step 4: Disappearance
After receiving payment, stops answering calls and messages. Windows/doors never arrive.
Step 5: New Company
Closes old company, opens new one under different name, repeats the scam.
Known Identities & Companies
Online Identities:
- • dado cro music
- • music cro dado
- • dado music cro
- • Dado
Company Names:
- • VRHUNSKA GRAĐEVINSKA STOLARIJA j.d.o.o.
- • UNITEC INTERNATIONAL j.d.o.o.
- • PORTA NOVA d.o.o.
- • THERMO FEN PLAST j.d.o.o.
Red Flags - Warning Signs
🚩 Be Careful If:
- • Demands high advance payment (more than 30%)
- • No physical showroom or office
- • Offers "special" prices only if you pay immediately
- • Company is very new or frequently changes names
- • No online reviews or all negative
- • Avoids written contracts or provides vague ones
- • Won't provide references or previous client contacts
- • Pressure to decide quickly "because offer is limited"
How to Protect Yourself
- Research the contractor - Google search, social media, forums
- Check court records - Are there lawsuits or judgments?
- Ask for references - Contact at least 3 previous clients
- Visit the office - Physical location is a sign of legitimacy
- Verify registration - Is the company active? How long has it existed?
- Compare quotes - Get at least 3 quotes from different contractors
- Written contract - Detailed specifications with deadlines and penalties
- Limited advance - Maximum 30%, never 100%
- Verify certificates - Contact manufacturer for confirmation
- Trust your instinct - If something seems suspicious, it probably is
If You've Been Scammed
- Report to police - File a criminal complaint immediately
- Document everything - Contracts, messages, payment proofs
- Contact a lawyer - Prepare civil lawsuit for damages
- Warn others - Share your experience online
- Join victim group - Collective lawsuit is stronger
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