FL - A couple who wanted to build a cabin in Colorado so they could be closer to their children in retirement have been scammed.
That's according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, who has investigated an unlicensed contractor's plan to take over $17,000 from the couple.
Detectives say the couple, ages 75 and 77, gave Jacob J. Winters, 24, a deposit for the construction of their cabin, and they bought a cabin kit for Winters.
They have since learned that Winters has no contractor's license and has not done any work.
Their efforts to get hold of him so they could get their deposit back have been fruitless, so they contacted police.
Winters is wanted for grand larceny and exploitation of the elderly.
If you know anything that could help detectives find Winters, call Gainesville Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP(7867). You will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward.
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Man Wanted for Scamming Elderly Couple
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Officers looking for man who scammed couple
That's according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, who has investigated an unlicensed contractor's plan to take over $17,000 from the couple.
Detectives say the couple, ages 75 and 77, gave Jacob J. Winters, 24, a deposit for the construction of their cabin, and they bought a cabin kit for Winters.
They have since learned that Winters has no contractor's license and has not done any work.
Their efforts to get hold of him so they could get their deposit back have been fruitless, so they contacted police.
Winters is wanted for grand larceny and exploitation of the elderly.
If you know anything that could help detectives find Winters, call Gainesville Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP(7867). You will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward.
Source:
Man Wanted for Scamming Elderly Couple
More information:
Officers looking for man who scammed couple
1 comment:
So very sad and I'm afraid another guardianship in the works.
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