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Originally Posted by ithos
Before money is exchanged, a contract should be signed which protects both parties.
Just curious, but did you check the link that I posted? According to another victim there already is an investigation in progress.
A month ago Travis took our deposit and never came to do the work. He provided a couple of excuses at first and then just disappeared. We contacted the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department and are beginning the process to hold Travis accountable for his theft. We do not want anyone else to fall victim to his crimes and are posting this review to help prevent others from being victim to his business practices. Additionally we are hoping any and all other individuals that have been victims to Travis’s fraudulent business practices to reach out to us. If we all work together we can all press charges, prosecute, and testify at his future court hearing to ensure that he has his convictions stacked to aid in a long and lengthy jail or prison sentence. If you have been a victim of Travis Edwards please contact us so we can work together to put this thief behind bars. We are taking this matter as a personal endeavor to have this man arrested, prosecuted, and sentenced to the maximum extent of the law. We are able and willing to attend any other persons court hearings to testify and provide evidence to help support their charges against him. Please feel free to reach out and contact us. Let’s form a victims alliance to put this man in jail where he belongs. Florida has tough laws against fraudulent contractors. Let’s make sure he is held accountable and receives the maximum sentence guidelines. We will be posting his name and business information on all available social media sites to ensure no one else is a victim of his thefts.
My point is that if at all possible this thief should be punished and that will not happen if he isn't reported. And a thief doesn't only steal once. And thankfully this person didn't take the path that you recommended.
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Thanks. I did read the link that you posted, but it really doesn't say that the sheriff is conducting an investigation, only that the victim contacted the sheriff. The Seniors vs Crime organization seems to me to be a more appropriate path to take since they are specifically guided and funded by the Florida Attorney General to investigate and prosecute contractors who commit fraud against seniors. I don't see a problem with asking the police to prepare a report that can support a prosecution if this is repeat offender. But, I would hesitate to tell the police that someone has committed a crime unless I had substantial evidence to support it. My only recommendation is to not pay for work in advance which will prevent becoming a victim of fraudulant contractors in the first place.