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Crime Blotter

Roofing, Construction Contractors Guilty of $1.8M in Tax Fraud in Massachusetts

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 24, 2025
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The defendants stole a combined total of $1.8 million from the U.S. Treasury, cashing checks and using a company bank account to launder the stolen funds.


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Crime Blotter

Former Roofing Employee Charged with Stealing $88K from Company

Employee paid herself $52K over her salary between 2023 and 2024
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 4, 2025
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Christine Beasley is being charged with felony theft and fraud charges after the roofing company that employed her realized she was manipulating the payroll and writing checks to herself.


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Crime Blotter

Massachusetts Contractor Imprisoned for Evading Nearly $450K in Taxes

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 18, 2025
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A Massachusetts roofing contractor has been sentenced to prison after cashing customers' checks into a personal bank account under a different name.


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Crime Blotter

Minnesota Contractor Jailed for Fraud After Deceiving Customers

Complaints allege he defrauded $240,000 from customers, sold a company vehicle to by a Corvette, and told employees to lie to customers
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 29, 2025
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The owner of Oberg Roofing and Restoration is behind bars after law enforcement issued a warrant for his arrest. He is accused of defrauding his customers, and new details allege he mishandled company finances and assets.


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Roofing contractors face mounting pressures as severe weather, rising material costs and stricter insurance requirements drive claim costs to record highs
Extreme Weather Special Section

Insurers Further Tighten Grip Amid Surging Roof Losses

Claims hit $31 billion as weather, materials and labor squeeze contractors
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 7, 2025
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Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.


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Alina Habba, the current U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, announced indictments against two roofing company owners who employed check-cashing schemes to conceal over $2 million in income, leading to felony tax charges.
Crime Blotter

Roofing Owners Indicted by Feds in $2M Tax Fraud

Two roofing businesses in New York and New Jersey face a bevy of charges related to shell game fraud
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 6, 2025
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Two roofing company owners in the New York tri-state area are facing federal tax evasion charges on more than $2M in unreported income.


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A bill under consideration in the Louisiana State House would bar roofing contractors from helping homeowners file or negotiate insurance claims.
Regulatory News

La. Weighs Banning Roofers from Assisting with Insurance Claims

Potential ban follows moves by Iowa, Texas and Florida limiting roofing contractors’ ability to act on behalf of homeowners
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 30, 2025
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Louisiana is considering legislation that could bar roofers from helping with insurance claims, a move supporters say curbs fraud but critics warn could cripple small contractors.


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William Skaggs Jr., the owner of Nastar Roofing of Cape Coral, Fla., and his office manager, Billie Adkison, received prison terms after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges in Fall 2024.
Crime Blotter: Update

Fla. Contractor Gets 3 Years in Prison for Tax Fraud

Office administrator gets one year plus one-day sentence
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 27, 2025
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An update on a story initially reported last fall: the owner of a Florida roofing company and his office manager have been sentenced to prison for a $2.5 million tax fraud scheme that involved making off-the-books payments to employees to evade employment taxes.


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Creating a fake website to resemble a well-established brand, or web cloning, is an increasing threat.
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Fake Roof, Real Risk: Cyberscams Target Roofing Contractors

A roofing contractor in Manchester, England learned only after the negative reviews came in
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 13, 2025
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Scammers cloned a UK roofing firm's website, deceiving customers and harming its reputation. As technology use increases, experts warn contractors about rising cyber threats like phishing and ransomware.


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Credit Cards, Fraud, and Bankruptcy Insights
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VIDEO: Credit Cards, Fraud, and Bankruptcy Insights

Credit expert Thea Dudley shares the latest on how to navigate credit issues plaguing contractors
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
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Thea Dudley
February 27, 2025
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Businesses dealing with slow remits can harm cash flow, making a challenging environment even more difficult. Pocket Protectors CEO Thea Dudley shares insights into putting your best financial foot forward.


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