The Attorney General’s Office announced that Todd Merrow, 48, of Bennington, Vermont, was sentenced today in Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, after pleading guilty to one felony count of home improvement fraud where the loss was over $1,000. The court, Judge Kerry Ann McDonald-Cady presiding, sentenced the defendant to 14 to 15 days of pre-approved furlough to be performed through the Department of Corrections’ work crew program. Additionally, a signed restitution judgment order was issued for the victim’s loss.
The Attorney General’s Office reminds consumers that it provides resources to help homeowners find and hire reputable home improvement contractors. Information is available online at https://ago.vermont.gov/home-improvements. Assistance is also available through the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program, including the Home Improvement Specialist who can be reached by phone at 800-649-2424 or via email at ago.homerepair@vermont.gov.
If you believe you have been defrauded by a contractor or paid for a home improvement project that was not completed, you may file a police report with your local police department or other law enforcement agency.
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