A comprehensive warning to consumers about fraudulent business practices by Gravel Monkey, Groundworks Supply LLC, and related shell companies.
The following companies and individuals have been identified as part of this fraudulent operation. These entities share common ownership, addresses, and operational patterns.
Primary consumer-facing brand accepting orders for construction materials, collecting full payment, then failing to deliver products or provide refunds.
A documented pattern of consumer fraud involving false promises, non-delivery, and refund denial.
Victim discovers gravelmonkey.com, a professional-looking website advertising construction materials at competitive prices.
Customer places order and pays in full via credit card or other payment method. Order confirmation is sent.
Delivery date passes. Customer contacts company and receives various excuses: supply chain issues, shipping delays, etc.
Company becomes increasingly unresponsive. Phone calls go unanswered. Emails receive automated or no responses.
When refund is requested, company refuses, claims product was shipped, or simply ignores the request entirely.
Customer is left without product, without refund, and with limited apparent legal recourse due to shell company structure.
This fraud has been documented through corporate records, consumer complaints, and investigative research across multiple jurisdictions.
The following official complaints and reports have been filed against these entities. Click to view documentation.
Consumer fraud complaint filed with the Arizona AG Consumer Protection Division
FILEDSmall claims court filings for fraud, breach of contract, and consumer protection violations
MULTIPLE FILEDReport filed with Google for fraudulent business listing and deceptive advertising
FILEDReport filed for fraudulent business pages and deceptive advertising on Meta platforms
FILEDDomain registrar abuse report for hosting fraudulent website
FILEDCDN/hosting provider abuse report for facilitating fraud
FILEDIf you have been defrauded by Gravel Monkey or related entities, you have options. File reports with the following agencies to help stop this fraud and potentially recover your losses.
Save all emails, receipts, screenshots, and communications
Contact your credit card company immediately
File complaints with all relevant agencies below
Small claims court or consult an attorney
Report fraud and unfair business practices
→ FEDERALReport internet-based fraud
→ FEDERALUnified federal fraud reporting portal
→ CONSUMERFile a complaint and leave a review
→ ARIZONAConsumer Protection Division
→ COLORADOConsumer Protection Section
→ NEW YORKConsumer Frauds Bureau
→ DELAWAREConsumer Protection Unit
→ WYOMINGConsumer Protection Unit
→ CALIFORNIAConsumer complaints
→If you have additional evidence, are a victim, or have information about these entities, your story matters. Document your experience and report to the agencies listed above. Together, victims can build a stronger case.