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Old 05-25-2025, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
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.
I agree that you shouldn't put down a downpayment unless it is under contract with a well established local company like Mike Scott Plumbing.

But if you do put down a substantial down payment and then never hear back from the contractor(or thief) then that is a pretty good indicator that a crime has been committed especially if they never return your calls. The law enforcment agency is the one that will decide if an investigation is warranted but someone has to report the crime first.