Hamilton Police Arrest Two in Roofing Fraud
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Hamilton Police Service have arrested two foreign nationals from the United Kingdom involved in a roofing repair scam targeting senior citizens and vulnerable individuals.
On August 14, 2024, officers responded to a fraud report from a homeowner in the area of Barton St E and Kenilworth Ave N. The victim had been approached by the two accused, who told her there was a problem with her roof that required immediate work. The two men were using a company name that closely resembled a legitimate company. The two accused used high-pressure tactics and convinced the victim to put down a sizeable down payment for the work. After receiving the initial funds, the two accused convinced the victim more money was required for work. It was then that the victim realized the fraud and contacted police.
Plainclothes officers from East End HEAT and the Financial Crimes Unit were waiting at the victim’s residence when the two accused returned to obtain the money from the victim. Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody. Both suspects appeared before the courts and had their bail denied.
It appears the suspects entered Canada in late June 2024.
The Financial Crimes Unit advises the following:
The Financial Crimes Unit believes there may be more victims across the GTA.