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The scammers convinced victims, most of whom were seniors, to allow them to inspect their roofs and chimneys at which time they would identify required repairs to their homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects would obtain a large cash payment for the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crew would not return to the complete the agreed upon job, or they would conduct subpar work leaving the victim with a damaged or partially completed project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On February 12, a search warrant was conducted at a residence on Hazelhurst Street in Dartmouth where four men were located and arrested for fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On February 13, a search warrant was conducted at a residence on Battery Drive in Halifax where officers seized documents that lead them to believe the suspects were in the process of opening a new fraudulent business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Four men will appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Luke Charles, 23, has been charged with fraud under $5000 and obstruct a peace officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Patrick Cash, 38, has been charged with fraud under $5000 and obstruct a peace officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Adam Lee Scott, 27, has been charged with fraud under $5000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Dan Thomas Doran, 18, has been charged with fraud under $5000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you have been a victim of fraud, including losing money or having your identity compromised as the result of a scam, please call police at 902-490-5020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also report a scam where you haven\u2019t been a victim to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, or call 1-888-495-8501.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information and scam prevention tips, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Halifax Regional Police fraud prevention<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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