Home-repair scam leaves Londoner with $40K loan

London police are warning the public about a scam that can see fraudulent liens on personal property and mortgages taken out in an unsuspecting person’s name.

The word of caution comes after a Londoner discovered a $40,000 loan in their name, that they had not consented to.

The fraudulent incident happened between December 1 and 16 after a man claiming to work for a heating and cooling business offered the owner of a home in the area of Egerton and Vauxhall streets a free in-home energy saving inspection. The homeowner agreed and two men showed up to the house to

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Home-repair scam leaves Ontario homeowner with $40K loan

Two men faces fraud charges after a resident fell victim to a home-repair scam that left them with a $40,000 loan in their name, police say

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Two men face fraud charges after a London resident fell victim to a home-repair scam that left them with a $40,000 loan in their name, police say.

The alleged fraud happened between Dec. 1 and Dec. 16, after a man claiming to work for a heating and cooling business offered a homeowner

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Kitchen Remodel Financing 101: Every Loan Option to Consider

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An updated kitchen can transform the entire feel of a home from dull and outdated to sleek and modern. But whether a kitchen needs a simple appliance upgrade or a full renovation, kitchen remodeling doesn’t usually come cheap. As homeowners dream up kitchen remodel ideas, it’s important to consider how they’ll pay for those projects.

There are several kitchen remodel financing options that can help homeowners pay for their remodel projects, including home improvement loans and home equity lines of credit. Some homeowners may even qualify for government-backed loan programs. Before reaching out to contractors and kitchen remodelers

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