Contractor Fraud

• ‘Got ripped off’: Calgary woman who fell victim to contractor fraud speaks out

  All a Calgary couple wanted was to renovate the front hall of their southeast Calgary home but instead, they lost thousands after falling victim to contractor fraud earlier this year. Homeowner Crystal Arnold — who lives in Deer Ridge — says she’s reminded of the $8,000 loss every time she walks up and down her...

  Crime

  Oct 7
  
• Contractor in Northumberland County charged with fraud: OPP

  On July 6, police received information alleging that a business owner had not completed agreed contractual work at the residence of the victim.

  Crime

  Jul 27, 2023
  
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• Contractor defrauded woman of more than $1M, Toronto police allege

  Toronto police say three arrests have been made after a contractor defrauded at least 15 victims, one of whom lost more than $1 million. 

  Crime

  Nov 15, 2022
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• Caledon resident loses $12K deposit to contractor fraud: OPP

  Police say they're investigating after a Caledon resident paid a $12,000 deposit to a contractor for an interlocking job that was never completed. 

  Crime

  Nov 10, 2022
• Toronto-area contractor fraud totalled more than $1M: police

  "Several victims have come forward and stated that services had never even begun," police said. 

  Crime

  Aug 23, 2022
• Calgary senior’s retirement dream, savings vanish with contractor

  A Calgary senior is out of money and out of hope after trusting a contractor to make her dream business a reality.

  Consumer

  Aug 3, 2022
• Fencing contractor collected deposits but didn’t complete work, Durham police allege

  Durham Regional Police say they've issued a warrant for a contractor after he allegedly collected deposits but failed to complete jobs.

  Consumer

  Mar 8, 2022
• Halifax man claiming to be contractor charged for allegedly taking money, but not doing work

  Police allege the contractor asked for money upfront, but then stopped communicating with the customers and did not complete the work.

  Crime

  Dec 6, 2021
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• Homeowner with disability still out thousands after unfinished renovations

  Cam Cervo lives with cerebral palsy. It makes it difficult for him to accomplish some household tasks. So when it came time for a major home renovation, he needed to hire someone to help get the job done. He did some research and eventually contracted ‘Reline Construction’ run by Clynton Mann, after getting a few...

  Consumer

  Sep 13, 2017