ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 An Orange County family said a local roofing contractor duped them out of $20,000, leaving their roof damaged and their insurance money gone.<\/p>\n
Thinh Vu said his family signed a contract after hail damaged their roof. <\/p>\n
The deal was with Nationwide Roofing, which later became Blackstone Builders, for $20,000 to replace the roof, according to Vu.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be honest, it\u2019s been stressful,\u201d Vu said. \u201cAnd nothing has been fixed.\u201dThe check<\/p>\n
Check was allegedly forged<\/p>\n
After the insurance company issued a $20,000 check, made payable to Van Vu, his wife, Nationwide Roofing, and the mortgage company, Vu said the family never saw it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe never signed the check, we never received it either,\u201d Vu said.<\/p>\n
The insurance company confirmed the check was cashed. <\/p>\n
The Vu family filed a report with the Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office accusing the roofing contractor of forging the check.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe felt angry, stressed, and he wanted to warn the community,\u201d Vu said referring to his father.<\/p>\n
Contractor could not be reached<\/p>\n
News 6 attempted to reach company owner Ricardo Prieto by phone before trying to locate him in person. <\/p>\n
According to the company\u2019s license details on file with the state, the business address is listed as 450 S. Orange Ave. – but upon arrival, News 6 was told the company is no longer located there.<\/p>\n
A second address led to a home in Hunters Creek, where no one answered the door. <\/p>\n
News 6 left a business card at the residence. <\/p>\n
Prieto did not respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n
Warning for homeowners<\/p>\n
Vu said the company solicited his family, and he now has a direct message for the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf someone comes knocking on your door offering a roofing or any kind of service, you shouldn\u2019t deal with them,\u201d Vu said. \u201cIt\u2019s better to say no, because it could be a scam.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office said detectives are still investigating.<\/p>\n
Then an insurance check is issued – even if a contract has already been signed and the insurance company requires the contractor\u2019s name to be included – homeowners should ensure the check comes directly to them.<\/p>\n
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