Two brothers from Ireland are going to prison for scamming elderly homeowners throughout the country, including several in the PNW.
Two brothers from Ireland are going to prison for defrauding elderly homeowners throughout the country, including several in the Pacific Northwest.from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington, 35-year-old Patrick McDonagh and 34-year-old Matthew McDonagh will spend 18 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud for their theft of more than $400,000 from a Shoreline homeowner.
It was later revealed there was no hole in the roof and the foundation was not failing, however, the men had dug trenches and poured concrete to make it look like work had been done. Attorneys said each day they pressured the homeowner to write more checks, even demanding an extra $20,000 for “taxes.”
An investigation by the FBI connected the brothers to fraud complaints in Oregon and Illinois. The release stated in Oregon, Patrick McDonagh told three different homeowners he was affiliated with a local legitimate construction firm. The homeowners paid as much as $29,000 for so-called foundation work that was never finished.
The FBI is reminding the public to be aware of red flags when it comes to contractors such as a contractor knocking on the door looking for business because they are “in the area” and using aggressive sales tactics, pressuring an immediate hiring decision, only accepting cash and demanding full payment before any work or claiming to have materials left over from a previous job.
Sports Weather Traffic Talk And Community. Home Mynorthwest.Com
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2 SPD officers shot at during pursuit in North SeattleTwo Seattle police officers were shot at during a pursuit in North Seattle Monday afternoon.
Read more »
Seattle Police Lieutenant Files Tort Complaint Against City of Seattle Over Workplace Accountability ControversiesSeattle Police Lieutenant John O'Neil has filed a tort complaint alleging harassment and discrimination following his accountability enforcement. He claims racism and gender bias influenced his removal from key roles, despite clearances in internal investigations.
Read more »
Seattle City Council member pushes for ordinance to make Seattle nightlife saferSeattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle released a new plan to make nightlife in Seattle safer, specifically targeting violence near hookah lounges.
Read more »
This Week in Seattle Seahawks History: Refs hand Cowboys win in SeattleAre you ready for a weekly blast from the Seahawks teams of the past?
Read more »
Zach Charbonnet's two TDs carries Seattle Seahawks to 30-18 win over CardinalsZach Charbonnet ran for a career-high 134 yards and two touchdowns, Geno Smith threw for 233 yards and a score, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-18 on Sunday to remain atop the NFC West.
Read more »
SB Nation Reacts: Seattle Seahawks fan confidence skyrockets after two straight division winsThank you, Leonard Williams, Coby Bryant, and Ernest Jones.
Read more »