‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says ‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says
‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says A Pennsylvania pool shop owner was slapped with dozens of charges Tuesday after an investigation found that he had spent years scamming at least 26 customers out of thousands of dollars, the district attorney announced. Roger Kornfeind, of Bethlehem, faces 26 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, as well as 23 counts of home improvement fraud, Northampton County District Attorney Terence Houck said. Kornfeind — the owner of Hydro Dynamic Pools — has been defrauding customers at locations in Pen Argyl, Northampton County; Slatington, Lehigh County; and Oley, …
Scam Warning Issued By Pennsylvania Attorney General Scam Warning Issued By Pennsylvania Attorney General
Scam Warning Issued By Pennsylvania Attorney General Hurricane Ida brought heavy rains, flooding, thunderstorms, tornadoes and now it could bring home improvement scams. Homeowners should watch out for scammers who may target them with fake contracts, or phony government loans/grants, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro says. CONSUMER ALERTAs PA recovers from Hurricane Ida damage — stay cautious of home repair scams. https://t.co/gkIqP4LJa1 — AG Josh Shapiro (@PAAttorneyGen) September 3, 2021 Pennsylvanians should not sign insurance checks or claims over to any contractor. Legitimate contractors and government agencies will never…
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools The best moments of summer are when your days are full of nothing to do but relax poolside. These days, pools are more popular than ever as people seek to make their homes a true oasis. However, adding a pool to your home can be time-consuming and local pool contractors are booked for months to come. If you are looking to enjoy a pool this summer, these homes offer stunning pools that are perfect for entertaining or simply escaping the heat. 577 Millwood Road, Chappaqua Price: $8,500,000 5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths | 4 Half Baths It’s easy to enjoy the warm summer days outside at this extraord…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say A Fairfield County has been arrested in connection with two alleged burglaries in 2019 and 2020. Carlos Morales-Rodriguez, age 45, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, June 2, for the two residential burglaries in Monroe in January of 2019 and March 2020. In the 2019 burglary, Monroe Police responded to a home on Bugg Hill Road where they discovered forced entry had been made through a rear screen door, said Lt. Stephen Corrone. The homeowner reported 25 folding chairs valued at $250 were stolen from the porch area. During the processing of the home, detectives collected items o…
Fire Breaks Out In Recently Purchased Area Home Fire Breaks Out In Recently Purchased Area Home
Fire Breaks Out In Recently Purchased Area Home A fire broke out in a recently purchased area home after rags caught fire, causing damage to the kitchen and floor, fire officials said. The Arlington Fire District was dispatched to a Briarwood Drive home in the Town of Poughkeepsie at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, where there was a reported two-alarm house fire and smoke coming from the second-story windows of a two-story residence, Arlington Fire Chief William Steenbergh said. Steenbergh said that crews forced their way into the structure, where they encountered a heavy smoke condition throughout the vacant home. The fire…
Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards
Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards A series of Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir brand glass cooktops have been recalled due to burn and fire hazard issues, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Issued on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the recall alert states that certain models of glass cooktops with touch controls can turn on by themselves and pose burn and fire hazards. These cooktops were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Best Buy and other home improvement and home appliance and other stores from March 2017 through Aug. 2019 and were priced between $1,150 and $2,500. Units were also sold online. The …
Police: Butler Contractor, 49, Took $8,000 Without Doing Job Police: Butler Contractor, 49, Took $8,000 Without Doing Job
Police: Butler Contractor, 49, Took $8,000 Without Doing Job A 49-year-old Butler man charged a Chatham resident $8,000 for a bathroom renovation that wasn't done, said police who arrested him. Chatham Borough police said James Diliberto was charged with failing to: register with the state Division of Consumer Affairs; provide proof of commercial liability insurance; specify terms of a home improvement contract in writing. Dilberto was released pending a court appearance.
Contractors From Westchester, Dutchess Charged With Scamming Customers In Greenwich, Police Say Contractors From Westchester, Dutchess Charged With Scamming Customers In Greenwich, Police Say
Contractors From Westchester, Dutchess Charged With Scamming Customers In Greenwich, Police Say Two contractors from Westchester and one from Dutchess have been charged after police say they scammed numerous customers in Greenwich. Greenwich Police say they arrested Weber Marin, 34, of White Plains, Ilir Cubi, 41, of Yonkers and Joseph Monserrate, 31, of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, June 9 after receiving complaints made by customers about being scammed. The three men had advertised plumbing repair services under an assumed business name and obtained work at three different Greenwich residences, according to police. Each of the men then conducted a requested repair and demanded on-the-spo…
Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer
Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer A local media outlet was able to return $2,000 to a Paterson family whose contractor bailed on them time and time again. Lina Aguilar, who is battling Lupus, first hired the contractor last year to repair her leaking roof and gutters, ABC7 reports. She gave him $2,000 -- but he didn't show on the start date -- or at all. Aguilar demanded a refund, but when she got it, the check bounced, according to ABC7. After months of trying to track down the contractor, the news outlet finally was able to locate the contractor, whose business had since closed down, returning Auilar's $2,000 to her in c…
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring With winter settling in and the holidays fast approaching, most prospective home sellers are now thinking they will wait until spring to list their homes for sale, perceived as the optimal selling time. While buyers are in the market year-round and competition from other sellers is significantly lower this time of year, potentially making it a good time to sell, many homes do appear at their individual best in springtime. If you’re opting to wait until spring, your home will really need to stand out from the competition to get the highest price and quickest sale. Here are some items you shou…
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring With winter settling in and the holidays fast approaching, most prospective home sellers are now thinking they will wait until spring to list their homes for sale, perceived as the optimal selling time. While buyers are in the market year-round and competition from other sellers is significantly lower this time of year, potentially making it a good time to sell, many homes do appear at their individual best in springtime. If you’re opting to wait until spring, your home will really need to stand out from the competition to get the highest price and quickest sale. Here are some items you…
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring With winter settling in and the holidays fast approaching, most prospective home sellers are now thinking they will wait until spring to list their homes for sale, perceived as the optimal selling time. While buyers are in the market year-round and competition from other sellers is significantly lower this time of year, potentially making it a good time to sell, many homes do appear at their individual best in springtime. If you’re opting to wait until spring, your home will really need to stand out from the competition to get the highest price and quickest sale. Here are some items you…