A
Gulf County man was the first person arrested under a newly-formed
statewide senior protection team.
Working
with the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, the Team helped build a case
that led to the arrest of contractor Mark Kelsoe.
Acting
on a complaint sent to the Team, investigators began looking into
allegations that a Florida senior fell victim to contractor fraud
following Hurricane Michael.
The
victim’s home suffered damage during the storm.
The
victim paid Kelsoe $5,000 for repairs that the contractor never
completed.
The
investigation revealed Kelsoe as an unlicensed contractor.
He
has been charged with one count of working as an unlicensed
contractor during a state of emergency, a third-degree felony.
Attorney
General Moody created the Senior Protection Team in March.
In
the weeks since the announcement, the Team has received dozens of
tips and leads.
To
report any non-emergency senior-related scam or abuse to the Team
visit MyFloridaLegal.com.
http://live.oysterradio.com/
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