Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced charges against Tyler Anderson for allegedly defrauding victims in Florida through a fraudulent financing scheme. Over a period of 18 months, Anderson reportedly deceived individuals by making false claims and omitting important information, convincing them to pay advance fees for loans and construction projects that were never fulfilled.
According to the Attorney General: “Those who defraud others undermine trust in our communities. This defendant defrauded houses of worship and small businesses out of more than $300,000 and spent the money on himself. Now, he will face our Statewide Prosecutors in court.”
The investigation revealed that Anderson falsely represented himself as a successful loan broker. He did this through verbal statements, social media, and a company website that is no longer operational. Anderson never followed through with the promised financing, prompting victims to pay him over $300,000 for various financial services, including loans for commercial properties and mortgages. Instead, he allegedly misappropriated these funds for personal luxuries. The affected parties include four churches, three small businesses, and one funeral home.
The charges against Anderson include defrauding over $50,000, grand theft over $100,000, fraudulent mortgage transactions over $50,000 with at least five victims, and fraudulent lending practices.