Elderly Florida Woman Victimized In Home Repair Scam

A North Port, Florida woman in her mid-80's who lives in Holiday Park paid two men, claiming to be contractors, more than $80,000 for home repairs found to be unnecessary or not even done, reports the Charlotte Sun-Herald. Based on inspections, the value of the work completed was approximated at only about $7,000. North Port police have reportedly said that they will charge the two men-- Michael Richardson, who uses the alias Gisbel Antonio Nunez-Melendez, and Joel Kelly Hill-- with theft from a person 65 years or older, a felony (prison up to 30 years, fine up to $10,000, and restitution). The quote of the day, made by the victim in this case, was "I used to think that people who fell for scams were just being stupid." For more, see North Port woman reportedly scammed (Unlicensed repairmen charged $80,000 for repairs).

See also, Elderly North Port woman scammed out of savings (Fox Channel 13, Tampa, FL).