Amsterdam man sentenced for contractor fraud scheme
An Amsterdam man was sentenced to up to nine years in prison on Thursday, for defrauding dozens of homeowners out of...
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North Port police arrest 6 in undercover crackdown on unlicensed contractors after Ian
The North Port Police Department announced it has arrested six people as the department cracks down on unlicensed contractors as property owners rebuild following Hurricane...
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Four arrested on unlicensed contracting charges
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people, including a Venice man, during Operation Recover, an undercover initiative to protect residents...
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Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrests four in unlicensed contracting sting
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people in the aftermath of Operation Recover, an undercover initiative to protect citizens from...
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6 arrested by unlicensed contractor task force in North Port, 3 more wanted
The North Port Police Department has arrested six people due to an undercover investigation into unlicensed contractors. Police say an unlicensed...
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Unlicensed Contra Costa landscape contractor accused of defrauding elderly customers
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday felony and misdemeanor charges filed against an unlicensed contractor for allegedly defrauding...
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Charlotte woman working as nanny charged with stealing prescription pills, valuables from families
A Charlotte nanny is accused of multiple crimes including felony larceny, breaking and entering and even some fraud charges. A months-long...
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Charges laid in alleged home improvement scams
After receiving multiple complaints from the public, Wood Buffalo RCMP has charged local contractor Donnie Whitty for allegedly defrauding customers. Police...
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Manatee County Sheriff unlicensed contractor sting nets 8 arrests
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested eight offenders in connection with a workers’ compensation fraud and unlicensed contractor operation. The...
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Somerset landscaper lied about background, stole money from clients
A Somerset-based concrete landscaper is accused of misrepresenting his background and expertise and stealing “considerable” amounts of money from clients in...
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