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CRIME CHARGES LAID IN ALLEGED RENOVATION SCAM A 28-year-old Oakville man is facing multiple charges for an alleged ren- ovation scam that report- edly defrauded several vic- tims out of more than $700,000. Waterloo Regional Po- lice, who laid the charges, allege the suspect anc accomplice peice their victims, purporting to be in the business of pro- viding debt consolidation financial advice specif- to assist home- ferred to as liens, held against their home. Police allege the pair used high-pressure tactics and misinformation to con- vince victims to obtain putiple mortgages quick- ly, leveraging the home's quity. The money was report- edly used to pay out the NOSI's with all additional money redirected to the ac- cused companies, paying themselves consulting s, lending fees, and charging the remaining amount in overpriced ren- ovations. fine ee said s several vic- ince have een identified, in- cluding three in the Water- loo region, one in Oakville and one in Welland. The total loss to the vic- tims is estimated at $700,000. A 28-year-old Oakville man and a 33-year-old Hamilton man have been charged with five counts of fraud exceeding $5,000 and five counts of possession of property obtained by crime. They are scheduled to appear in court on Wednes- day, July 26. Police are reminding homeowners to use reputa- ble mortgage brokers and companies when obtaining a mortgage. If you are unsure what you are signing, it tant to seek a trusted indi- vidual or lawyer to assist in understanding the docu- ments, police said. [my SCAN THIs cope ‘e=_ for more local crime On August 1°, we commemorate ATTRIDGE 10], [ole] & BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Drive a School bus and make a difference ina child’s education. c automa SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED ™@ Supplement Your Income ™@_ Professional Training NOW HIRING! SCHOOL BUS AND CHARTERED DRIVERS PART TIME OPPORTUNITIES IN Hamilton, Halton, Toronto, York, Dufferin And North/South Peel Regions. SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME Drive with purpose and earn more. Join our team of school bus drivers and enjoy extra pay opportunities. > not required. Vehicles are all Call 1-888-749-1515 or email jobsé PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Attridge Transportation Inc. is providing friendly training for steady part-time bus drivers (and in some cases spare drivers). APPLY TODAY Attridgetransportation.ca €702 ‘€ JsnBny ‘Aepsuny | Jeneeg eIlA4eO | ¢ woo'uoyeyepIsu!