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The California State Contractors Board website describes ten men as "The Worst of the Worst - Avoid These Phony Contractors & Con Artists" with one from L.A. County.
The Worst of the Worst - Avoid These Phony Contractors & Con Artists
In our ongoing effort to protect California consumers, CSLB has identified some of the worst unlicensed violators who are known to prey on vulnerable and unsuspecting homeowners when they are seeking contractors for new home or home improvement projects. Complaints against the following unlicensed individuals have been lodged with CSLB, law enforcement agencies, and district attorneys around the state.
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the people who appear in this section. If you see any of these people or have any information as to their whereabouts, please contact your local police or sheriff's department. After contacting local law enforcement, call CSLB in Northern California at (916) 255-2924 or in Southern California at (562) 345-7600.
All warrants must be verified with the law enforcement agency holding the warrant before an apprehension can be made.
Criminal complaints have been filed against Martinez by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, stemming from embezzlement-diversion of funds charges, and two complaints filed with the Contractors State License Board for contracting without a license: $150,000 warrant – embezzlement/diversion of construction funds, Two $30,000 warrants – contracting without a license
Martinez failed to appear for his arraignment. He is believed to be in Mexico.
WARNING: ONLY PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS.
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