Magic Numbers Estimating Inc. Has a website that makes many claims. After being riped off by the president/owner by not paying me after work was completed, and after taking $18,000 up front for a construction project and doing anyhing I began an investigation. (See previous report)
The website in this case is mnemagic.com and is one of several that Magic Numbers Estimating/Bernard Woodard (aka Bernie) has up and running.
On this site he claims that he has both "patented the process" and that he has a "provisional patent."
When checking with the U.S. Patent Office they tell me that not only is there no such thing as a "provisional patenet", but that the patent process is open for application.
On this site Mr. Woodard also claims that Magic Numbers Estimating has people (CCE'S) in each local area throughout the United States "for each trade" to assist contractors in procuring contracts.
As a former employee I can tell you this is simply not true. Mr. Woodard also claims and lists "stratigic alliances" on this site. Be advised, most of the "alliances" listed are either controlled by Mr. Woodard, a convicted felon, or do not exist at all.
Please note that it is a matter of public record at the Lane County Courthouse in Oregon that Mr. Woodard has numerous theft felonies and disiplinary orders, and sanctions from Oregon State angencies.
This is disturbing due to the fact that Magic Numbers Estimating/Mr. Woodard also offers payroll services, invoice financing and supplemental insurance whereby he would have your money in his controll.
Mr. Woodard also offers to do collections and accounts receiveables for companies. I have not been able to verify a license for such operations in the state of Oregon.
Mr. Woodard also claims that the jobs are "specifically selected" for each contractor. I can not go into details at this time however, I can tell you that is not what really happens.
If you would like to verify the dealings and records of Magic Numbers Estimating/Bernard J Woodard please call the following. The Oregon Construction Contractor's Board at 503-378-4621.
The Oregon Department of Justice at 503-378-4400. The U. S Patent Office at 1-800-786-9199. The Fair Contracting Foundation at 1-877-323-3247. The Small Business Administration at 1-800-659-2955 or 503-326-2682.
You may also verify that Mr. Woodard has also been on The Ineligable Contractor's List to receive public contracts due to not paying prevailing wages as required by law with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. 503-731-4200.
It is also a matter of public record that Mr. Woodard has been fined many times by the Oregon Contractor's Board and The Bureau of Labor and Industries.
However fines by state angencies do not help the consumer after being ripped off.
Please note that this report covers only one website and business run by Magic Numbers Estimating/Mr. Woodard. There are several other websites that make other claims. Watch for additional reports on this magnificent usacomplaints.com website.
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