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Home improvement fraud

Arrested
Crime / Regional

Home Improvement Promise Turns Costly as Contractor Fraud Case Unfolds

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

WEST LAWN, PA — Spring Township Police have charged a local contractor following an investigation into an alleged fraud scheme that authorities say left a homeowner without promised services after …

Home Improvement Promise Turns Costly as Contractor Fraud Case Unfolds Read More

Brian Jarratt
Crime

Contractor on the Run? Westtown–East Goshen Police Seek Man in Fraud Case

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Westtown–East Goshen Regional Police Department has issued a felony arrest warrant for a Chester Springs man accused of taking advance payments for services and failing …

Contractor on the Run? Westtown–East Goshen Police Seek Man in Fraud Case Read More
Judge
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sues Roofing Contractor Accused of Taking $56K, Abandoning Jobs

November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against A&S Contracting and Roofing, LLC, and its owner, Stephen Spallone, accusing the western Pennsylvania-based contractor of taking …

Pennsylvania Sues Roofing Contractor Accused of Taking $56K, Abandoning Jobs Read More

John D. Paoletti
Crime / Regional

Delaware Contractor Wanted in $80K Home Repair Scam Across Bucks County

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A Delaware man is facing multiple criminal charges in Bucks County after allegedly defrauding homeowners who hired him to repair hail-damaged properties, according to the Bucks County …

Delaware Contractor Wanted in $80K Home Repair Scam Across Bucks County Read More
Scam Alert
Crime / Regional

Unlicensed Paving Crews Reported in Berks County: Police Warn of Possible Scam Activity

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

BIRDSBORO, PA — The Robeson Township Police Department is cautioning residents about reports of traveling paving and construction crews operating in the region. These crews have allegedly been going door-to-door, …

Unlicensed Paving Crews Reported in Berks County: Police Warn of Possible Scam Activity Read More

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania AG Sues Contractor for Alleged Fraud, Consumer Violations

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against Brian Myers and his business, Harpen Construction, LLC, accusing the Pittsburgh-area contractor of violating the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer …

Pennsylvania AG Sues Contractor for Alleged Fraud, Consumer Violations Read More
Courthouse
Pennsylvania

Unregistered Contractor Accused of Scamming Homeowners in Shocking Lawsuit

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced legal action against James D. Martin, also known as Doug Martin, and his business, Martin Lawn Services, LLC, for alleged …

Unregistered Contractor Accused of Scamming Homeowners in Shocking Lawsuit Read More

Judge
Crime / Pennsylvania

Homeowner Nightmare: Fraudulent Contractor Scams $156K, Leaves Families in Financial Ruin

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to three to six years in state prison, with an additional two years of probation, for defrauding homeowners of more …

Homeowner Nightmare: Fraudulent Contractor Scams $156K, Leaves Families in Financial Ruin Read More
Edmond Triplett
Crime / Regional

Have You Seen Him? Newark Police Search for Suspect in Fraud Investigation

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

NEWARK, DE — Authorities are requesting assistance from the public in locating a suspect accused of involvement in a February 8, 2024 incident, described as Theft by False Promise.

Have You Seen Him? Newark Police Search for Suspect in Fraud Investigation Read More
Scam
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Attorney General Issues Alert on Home Repair Scams Amid Hurricane Season

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a consumer alert, warning residents to stay vigilant against home repair and improvement scams as hurricanes begin to affect the state. …

Pennsylvania Attorney General Issues Alert on Home Repair Scams Amid Hurricane Season Read More

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