Suspect collected $37,000 from homeowners for jobs but never returned to finish the jobs, police say.
Police are reminding residents to beware of whom they are hiring for snow clearing or other tasks around their home at this time of the year.
The latest warning stems from an arrest of a Norval man for a series of renovation frauds that occurred from September 2021 to February 2023 mostly in Brampton and Mississauga.
Peel Regional Police said the suspect signed five renovation contracts and collected $37,000 in deposits but never returned to complete the jobs.
Police believe there are more victims and want them to come forward.
Police said to check out the people you hire for snow clearing or other jobs and never pay all cash up front.
Hardish Khinda, 42, aka Sunny, of Norval, has been charged with defrauding the public.
The suspect claimed to be working for Weaver Home Improvement or North Side Renovations.
Officers are warning people to hire established contractors, who have worked for trusted friends or family.
They must also check the contractor’s references or search their companies on Google and never pay with cash up front.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fraud Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 3335. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca