Pool contractor arrested in North Carolina for multiple charges

by arslan_ahmed | December 27, 2023 6:00 am

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A pool contractor has been arrested on charges of theft by deception, operating with a false license, and possession of a forged government document, as reported by authorities in Madison County, North Carolina, U.S.

According to a report by News 19, the contractor is accused of scamming numerous clients by taking upfront deposits for pool installations and then failing to complete the work. Madison County authorities tracked the contractor, alleging he swindled thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims.

The report further states the company, previously operated by the accused, filed for bankruptcy in November, with listed liabilities of nearly $1.5 million. The contractor had previously filed for bankruptcy in 2022 under the name of another company, leaving clients with unfinished projects. The same contractor is also under investigation in Limestone, Morgan, and Lauderdale counties.

Moreover, according to the same report, dozens of alleged victims have come forward since the scheme was exposed a month ago.

An affected customer expressed hope that this arrest would prevent others from falling victim to similar scams, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness and holding fraudulent contractors accountable.

Source URL: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/pool-contractor-arrested-in-north-carolina-for-multiple-charges/

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