Business ProfileforRE Consultant Group

Both myself and my friend gave *********************** from REConsulting Group a $500 deposit via Zelle to hold an apartment on 3/28/2022 because we saw two apartments for a decent price in ****** ****. He collected our application and then became verbally abusive to my friend. After he contacted me asking if I wanted to continue with the process since my friend wasnt approved (which he lied about the credit check). I said yes at first but then he took a while to process my application so I said I would withdraw especially since he said it was fine verbally. When I told him I needed the refund he yelled at me - I have a recording of the conversation. I repeatedly asked for my money over the last 2 weeks and he continues to put me on a wild goose chase. 1st he said I had to fill out a refund form saying I wasnt a priority since I wasted his time. Then now a week after promising a refund he has either blocked me, changed his number, or is ignoring me. It is now 4/12/22. I attached the deposit form - which I regret not reading as thoroughly because he gave us his word and I am panicked and really needed a place to go. Hes taken more from others and its clear that he knows that the police cannot get immediately involved. He did this in broad daylight. I can provide text messages as well showing that he continually lies. For example, on Saturday (4/9/22) after claiming his accountant processes the refunds, he states via text I just made 2 payments and use the limit in 6 hours will reset and I will be able to use again. When I contact him after this time he does not answer.