More businesses come forward saying they have been scammed by a Perth couple

A HAIRDRESSER has revealed how she was cheated of more than $1000 by a sneaky couple who are alleged to have conned multiple businesses.

A HAIRDRESSER has revealed how she was cheated out of more than $1000 by a sneaky couple who are alleged to have scammed around 10 businesses in Perth.

Joan Dellavalle claims the pair ripped off her business in June last year when the woman tried to use a credit card but didn’t know the PIN number after hair extensions and a colour job.

She took to Facebook to vent her anger at being conned of $1125 by the scammers in a post last night.

“This selfish couple (is) going around Perth and not paying for there services,” she wrote.

The couple are believed to have targeted at least seven establishments. Picture: Elmar’s in the Valley/Facebook

“Sadly this incidence happened to us last year (in) June and I was told not to share her photo by the police at the time as it would be defamation of character. I had to let this go until this story (broke) yesterday.”

Police are now on the tails of a couple, who several businesses say, rack up huge bills for lavish meals and hotel stays and then flee without paying.

Suburban restaurant Elmar’s in the Valley posted pictures of the pair on Facebook along with a plea for assistance after the establishment was scammed on Saturday afternoon.

“This couple came in on Saturday to sample some of our food and drinks and forgot to pay their $250 bill,” the statement read.

“We are sure it just slipped their mind and was an oversight on their part. When they are ready to settle their bill, we will have the receipt waiting.”

Joan Dellavalle says entitlement has become a problem in Australia. Picture: Facebook/Joan Dellavalle

It is now understood that 10 businesses have been stung — including 3Sheets restaurant, Floreat Hotel, The Royal, Quest apartments in West Perth, Frasers in Kings Park and Ocean View Motel in North Beach.

It is also understood the couple have used the same scamming technique every time. They arrive at the restaurant and order food, leaving a pair of sunglasses or a wallet on the table before going outside for a cigarette.

They do this several times throughout the meal to build trust, and then take off when the dessert comes out.

Ms Dellavalle said there is problem in Australia with entitlement and people trying to live outside of their means which has led to this kind of behaviour.

“This has become a disease of wanting to live a certain lifestyle that is beyond you,” she wrote on her Facebook page.

The couple use the same tactics every time at every restaurant. Picture Channel Nine.

“It’s sad to notice how people have lost self respect and respect for others. The disease of wanting more than you can afford is getting worse in humans.

“I am disappointed that our system that governs us let people like this get away with so much.”

Another Perth business, the Terrazza cafe has come forward saying it was a victim of the couple last year.

The up-market establishment’s manager, Itawan Wibisana, posted security footage of the pair leaving the restaurant on Facebook, the couple paid the bill of $180 a month later.

“She asked me to take down the post, I said no we’re not going to do that — and then she gave us a call and she paid with a credit card,” he wrote.