William Quilligan, of Mississauga, has been charged with about 14 counts of fraud related offences.
Toronto Police are cracking down on scammers who fleece Etobicoke and other homeowners in expensive renovation rackets.
Two more men have been arrested in a police fraud investigation targeting the shady home repairmen.
Detectives from 12 Division allege that the suspects went door to door from March to September this year soliciting homeowners for renovation services.
Police allege the suspects used deceptive and high pressure tactics to obtain roofing and masonry jobs.
Dermot Quilligan, 43, also of Mississauga, faces 14 counts of fraud-related offences.
The renovations were never completed and the suspects often caused damage to the victim’s property, according to a release.
In most cases the scammers ask for money up front and disappear after doing little work, which was left to the owners to repair afterwards.
William Quilligan, 53, and Dermot Quilligan, 43, both of Mississauga was have been charged with about 28 counts of fraud, possess proceeds of property or thing obtained by crime exceeding $5,000, mischief and damage to property offences.
Police warn of men going door to door offering home renovation services.
They were slated to appear in court at Ontario Court of Justice on November 15.
Two Milton brothers were also arrested in the last month for similar offences, in which their targeted elderly Etobicoke residents.
Police are reminding the public to be wary of unsolicited contractors going door to door, especially those using pressure tactics and demanding advance payment in cash.
The said to avoid impulse decisions to hire a contractor, do your research and select a reputable company and obtain a detailed written contract.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.