Missouri Attorney General sues contractor for allegedly scamming the elderly

by: Drew Tasset

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a felony complaint against Harlin Dilday Jr. in Morgan County Court for targeting the elderly with his businesses.

Dilday Jr. is charged with financial exploitation of the elderly and deceptive business practices in connection with his business. He owns two home repair businesses in Missouri: D&D Outdoors and Dilday & Sons.

“My office will not tolerate the exploitation of Missouri’s most vulnerable residents,” said Attorney General Bailey in a statement. “We are committed to holding bad actors accountable and protecting Missouri consumers from fraud and abuse.”

According to Bailey, D&D Outdoors allegedly provided unrequested home repair services in febuary 2025. In Versailles, the company offered a homeowner $1,000 for asphalt repair and tree trimming services. After the homeowner accepted, the company then turned around and demanded $15,000 from them.

“We will continue to aggressively prosecute those who target elderly Missourians through deception and intimidation,” said Attorney General Bailey.

The charges in this case are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

To contact the Missouri Attorney General’s Office about potential scams, call the Consumer Protection hotline at 800-392-8222 or submit an online complaint at ago.mo.gov.

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Attorney General Bailey files felony charges against contractors in Greene County

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed charges against Reed K. Arnold and Hillary N. Deckard, alleging they defrauded consumers through their business, Queen City Rod & Custom. The charges include eighteen felony counts for stealing, financial exploitation of an elderly person, and deceptive business practices in Greene County.

“As Attorney General, I will enforce the laws as written and defend Missourians from being ripped off,” said Bailey. “My Consumer Protection Unit thoroughly investigates complaints of fraud and takes swift action whenever we find enough evidence to move forward. Our aim is not only to hold bad actors accountable but to deliver full restitution to all affected.”

The allegations state that between September 2021 and January 2024, Arnold and Deckard promised automotive repair and restoration work in exchange for upfront payments but performed minimal or no work while retaining possession of the vehicles for extended periods.

“I encourage Missourians to file a complaint with my office if they think they’ve been scammed,” said Bailey. “Start by calling our Consumer Protection hotline at (800) 392-8222 or by submitting a complaint online at ago.mo.gov.”

Bailey reminded the public that the charges are allegations and that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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Franklin County business owner faces charges of financial exploitation

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that a grand jury in Franklin County has returned charges against Daniel E. Harrison, 40, for allegedly defrauding consumers through his business, Extreame Lawn and Landscape. Harrison faces three counts of financial exploitation of an elderly person and three counts of deceptive business practices.

“As Attorney General, I will always hold accountable those who target innocent Missourians,” said Attorney General Bailey. “We will continue to work around the clock to obtain justice for any Missourian who has been ripped off.”

The charges allege that between February 2022 and August 2022, Harrison’s business falsely promised to engage in home and business renovations for consumers in exchange for upfront payments. Once paid, Harrison either abandoned the projects after performing negligible work or without completing any work or delivering any materials.

The case is being prosecuted and investigated by the Attorney General’s Office.

Consumers who believe they may have been scammed by a contractor should file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office by calling the Consumer Protection hotline at 1-800-392-8222 or by submitting a complaint online at ago.mo.gov.

Attorney General Bailey reminds the public that charges against Harrison are allegations and, as in all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law.

The indictment can be viewed here.

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Kansas City Man Charged Felony Financial Exploitation in Caldwell County Court

A Kansas City man faces charges in Caldwell County Court for allegedly attempting to scam the elderly.

Court documents say Tony Houston Sally faces charges of felony financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person, misdemeanor stealing, and a misdemeanor for deceptive business practices.

Records list the charges from February 6 and September 2023.

The court set Sally’s bond at 10-thousand dollars cash only.

Sally next appears in court on February 15 at 10:00 a.m.

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AG: Contractor sentenced to 7 years in prison for defrauding clients

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Blake Mahoney

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri attorney general said Tuesday that a Mid-Missouri contractor who was accused of ripping off his clients has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Blake Mahoney was convicted of financial exploitation of the elderly and deceptive business practices in Boone and Audrain counties. He was sentenced last week in Boone County to probation. The sentence in his Audrain County case has not been updated in online court records.

Mahoney will also have to pay more than $83,000 in restitution in addition to his seven-year sentence, according to a news release from Attorney General Andrew Bailey.

Mahoney was arrested and charged in Boone County in January 2022 with four felony counts of financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person, according to public court records. Mahoney was also charged with seven felony counts of deceptive business practice. 

Mahoney operated Mo State Construction LLC, according to the Better Business Bureau. A spokeswoman said at the time that several Columbia-area customers reported issues with the business, including failing to start or finish projects. The Better Business Bureau issued a consumer warning about doing business with Mahoney in February 2021.

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Jackson County contractor arrested for fraud and financial exploitation of the elderly

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that charges brought by his office resulted in the arrest of Jerry Thompson, Jr., of Blue Springs, Missouri.

The arrest warrant asserts eight counts of deceptive business practices and three counts of financial exploitation of an elderly person.  “My Office will hold accountable anyone who preys on our society’s most vulnerable,” said Attorney General Schmitt. “My Consumer Protection Unit works around the clock to root out and prosecute instances of fraud.”

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Wade Schilling and Sarah Carnes.

Consumers who believe they may have been scammed by a contractor should file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office by calling the Consumer Protection hotline at 800-392-8222 or by submitting a complaint online at this link.

Attorney General Schmitt reminds the public that the charges against Thompson are allegations and, as in all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law.

Thompson’s indictment can be found here.

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