Illinois Man Charged in Roofing Scam that Defrauded Victims

[Chris]

An Illinois man, Scott A. Lennington of Morton, was arrested in Florida on December 13 for allegedly defrauding individuals by posing as an insurance adjuster for roof repairs following a recent hailstorm. This case highlights ongoing issues in our industry regarding fraud.

How do you think we can strengthen our defenses against such deceptive practices? [Read the original story here.

 

[Allen Trent]

An Illinois man, Scott A. Lennington of Morton, was arrested in Florida on December 13 for allegedly defrauding individuals by posing as an insurance adjuster for roof repairs following a recent hailstorm. This case highlights ongoing issues in our industry regarding fraud.

How do you think we can strengthen our defenses against such deceptive practices? [Read the original story here.

Public hangings...................................and not by the neck

 

[walthamny]

No hangings but seriously make them work in coal mining for one year at minimum wage

 

[Markthebroker]

No hangings but seriously make them work in coal mining for one year at minimum wage

Huh. That's a new one. I like your style @walthamny.

 

[marindependent]

I frankly do not understand the scam due to the brevity of the article.

 

[Chris]

I frankly do not understand the scam due to the brevity of the article.

• Went FL with the intention of defrauding
• Got insurance claims paid, while never doing the work.
• Forged signatures on checks