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Central Islip Contractor Accused Of Stealing $30K From Clients Central Islip Contractor Accused Of Stealing $30K From Clients
Central Islip Contractor Accused Of Stealing $30K From Clients A Long Island contractor has been accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from four clients without completing construction projects over the past three years. A 75-year-old woman reported to police on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, that she had hired Olger Conce Guambana to do work at her home and it was not completed as agreed, Suffolk County Police said.  Conce Guambana age 48, of Central Islip, then used a bad check to issue a partial refund and stopped all further communication with the woman, police added. Following an investigation by Sixth …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recognize These Scammers? Duo Pose As Masonry Workers On Long Island, Police Say Recognize These Scammers? Duo Pose As Masonry Workers On Long Island, Police Say
Recognize These Scammers? Duo Pose As Masonry Workers On Long Island, Police Say Police are searching for a pair of scammers who pretended to be construction workers and stole over $200,000 from a Long Island resident. The scam started in Elmont in November 2023 and lasted through Tuesday, Feb. 6, according to Nassau County Police. A pair of people, who posed as masonry workers, visited a 70-year-old man’s home. They told him that they would perform the necessary repairs his home needed. The victim agreed, and over the next two months, the duo came back to the house and each time claimed that there was more damage that needed repair. Each time, the scammers allege…

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by Sophie Grieser