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South Hills home improvement contractor charged with fraud
1+ day, 21+ 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…...
State accuses Arlington Heights home repair company of deceptive contracts, unlicensed work
1+ week, 2+ 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....
Indonesia couple says $59,000 off-grid build had to be rebuilt after contractor mistakes
1+ week, 3+ day ago (638+ words) Us_Tripping (@us_tripping), a couple documenting their oceanfront homestead on Indonesia's Sumba island, said a string of construction mistakes cost them $59,000, even though they believed they had taken the right precautions. Before construction unraveled, they said they tried to do things properly: they…...
Valley contractor arrested, charged after Evanston couple says he???ghosted??? them
2+ week, 3+ day ago (73+ words) EVANSTON — A 44-year-old Bridger Valley man was arrested last week and charged with felony theft after a couple, who paid him $22,000 for various home improvements accused him of “ghosting” … Valley contractor arrested, charged after Evanston couple says he ‘ghosted’ them…...
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Legal hammer coming down again on contractor accused of defrauding customers
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…...
Contractor facing home improvement fraud charge after failing to paint Westmoreland County home
3+ week, 1+ min 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…...
A smooth-talking contractor can cost you thousands — here are key ways to help you hire the right handyman
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (879+ words) Unscrupulous contractors are increasingly leaving homeowners floored as jobs go unfinished, calls go unreturned and pricey down payments are pocketed while work crews never show up. Take the case of Jason, a New England-based home contractor who scammed at least…...
Home Depot affirms FY26 adj EPS guidance of $14.69-$15.28 vs $14.96 est
3+ week, 5+ day ago (304+ words) Home Depot has reaffirmed its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance of $14.69-$15.28 and sales guidance of $168.8B-$172.1B. Both ranges align closely with analyst estimates, signaling stable market expectations for the retailer's upcoming fiscal performance. Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings…...
Scam contractors lead to safety warning from care body
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…...