Scams and Disputes

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (370+ words) A Baldwin Borough contractor accused of taking nearly $100,000 for jobs he failed to perform — while withdrawing tens of thousands of dollars at Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino — was charged this week with home improvement fraud. Brian Falce, 46, faces five counts each of…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (352+ words) In light of reports indicating that the Los Angeles Opera is under investigation for its tax returns, the company has a released a statement. The company states that, “The LA Opera is committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of public…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (321+ words) The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is suing an Arlington Heights home repair company, alleging its technicians misled consumers, particularly senior citizens, into signing contracts with hidden costs and that some of the work was incomplete or performed by unlicensed technicians....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (179+ words) JEFFERSON COUNTY — A contractor already indicted in Hardin County is facing new legal trouble in Jefferson County. 45-year-old Derick Leger is free on bond following his arrest Sunday on a charge of Theft of Service and Misapplication of Construction Trust…...

3+ week, 14+ hour ago   (138+ words) A Jeannette man faces multiple charges after police say he received money for contracting work, but never did the job. Online court records state Zachary Murphy, 36, of Keltic Contracting LLC, was hired in May to paint the outside of a…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago   (293+ words) Alliance Review 4 ways to avoid home warranty scams | BBB Scam Alert Homeowners should be cautious of unexpected notices about home warranties. Scammers use official-looking mailings and urgent messages to make consumers believe their coverage is expiring or that they need…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (114+ words) The Courier Times Here are some things to consider before hiring a contractor: Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. - To view our latest e-Edition click the image…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (134+ words) Victims organize against cross-county home contractor scams Fauquier Times Holly Casola hired Benjamin Jenkins to renovate her bathroom on the day she closed on the sale of this Manassas home. She started a victims’ group after she came to believe…...

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3+ week, 5+ day ago   (280+ words) Landlords and other owners are being advised to check contractors’ credentials before any work takes place. Now, the PCA is urging owners to make sure they verify any claim of membership to ensure they are working with a trusted and…...