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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Court bans robocall scammer from telecom industry
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina and seven other states won a court ruling permanently barring robocall scammer John Spiller from operating in the telecommunications industry. According to Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Press Release, Spiller was also ordered to pay more than $600,000 in costs and attorney's fees for violating the court's order that North Carolina won against Spiller in March 2023. Spiller owned and operated several voice service providers that initiated and facilitated tens of millions of illegal robocalls to North Carolinians, including to people whose numbers were on the Do Not Call Registry. 'This fraudster helped make billions of scam robocalls to steal from people all over the country for years, including here in North Carolina,' Attorney General Jeff Jackson said. 'This is a huge win that will help keep millions of people safe from phone scams and fraud. I'm grateful to the NCDOJ attorneys who led the team that got this done. Anyone who tries to hurt or rip off North Carolinians will run up against my office and be held responsible.' You can read the requests to the court here. You can read the judge's order here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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North Carolina contractors banned for deceptive business practices
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached a consent judgment Tuesday with Canary General Contracting and Design, LLC and its operator, Steven Sand, and owner, Khuneary Kim. NCDOJ sued Sand and Kim and the contracting business in March 2024, alleging that they deceived and defrauded North Carolina consumers by taking money for construction projects while failing to complete the agreed-upon work, doing work that was unsafe and not up to code, and by engaging in other unfair practices. The judgment permanently bars Sand and Kim and any affiliated companies from conducting business in North Carolina and requires the defendants to pay $60,000 in restitution. Contractors have an obligation to fulfill their commitments, complete their work safely and on time, and be honest about what they charge their customers. This judgment holds the defendants accountable and gives homeowners back some of what they lost. And as the rebuilding phase of western North Carolina's recovery kicks into high gear, I hope this serves as a warning to would-be scammers: if you attempt to rip off North Carolinians, you will face consequences. Attorney General Jeff Jackson NCDOJ's lawsuit alleged that the defendants engaged in numerous unfair and deceptive practices, including the following: Sand, Kim, and the business were unlicensed general contractors who took money from consumers and failed to complete the construction projects. Defendants failed to obtain permits and did work that did not meet construction codes and was unsafe. Defendants failed to obtain HOA approval and falsely claimed to have used consumers' funds to purchase materials. Defendants promised to return money to some consumers but failed to do so. Defendants failed to notify consumers that they had the right to cancel their construction contracts within three business days. NCDOJ received 17 complaints in total against the defendants. Most of the victims live in the Charlotte area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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NC Attorney General launches initiative to deter property theft, aid rebuilding
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The 'Safe to Rebuild' initiative officially launched Monday in an effort to deter property theft and support North Carolinians repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene. We're sending a clear message to North Carolinians – you should feel safe to rebuild in western North Carolina, and our office and law enforcement partners are working to keep it that way. Anyone who tries to steal property, rip off homeowners, or steal from people is going to face the consequences and be brought to justice. Attorney General Jeff Jackson NCDOJ has heard concerns from small business owners in western North Carolina about fears of potential looting and property theft as they order expensive equipment to rebuild their businesses. The office has also heard about potential opportunities for contracting and home repair fraud as homeowners repair their homes and properties. The Department of Justice says they will be taking a close look at all complaints involving property and contractor fraud in western North Carolina. People can file complaints and learn more about hiring verified and reputable companies at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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Kendal Crank case: Witness describes deadly shootout
A woman in a Mecklenburg County courtroom on Tuesday relived the day six years ago she saw her best friend get shot and killed while driving on a north Charlotte street. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Surveillance video shows moments before and after Kendal Crank's fatal shooting In March 2019, Kendal Crank was caught in the crossfire of a shootout while her friend, Porschia Jordan, was driving right in front of her car. Jordan said they were like sisters. PAST COVERAGE: Murder suspect claims self-defense in young mother's death Jury selection begins in trial of suspect in Charlotte mother's death Mother killed in crossfire: Trial starts for first of three suspects Mecklenburg County DA says finding justice in homicide cases is top priority in 2020 Judge denies bond for man accused in shootout that killed Charlotte mother Death penalty not sought against man accused of killing Charlotte mother Loved ones say final goodbyes to Charlotte mother killed in crossfire Case of mom killed in gunfight crossfire goes to NCDOJ; Vigil planned 911 calls released after mother shot, killed driving to nursing school 'I kept saying, 'That's my sister. I'm not leaving her,'' Jordan said. Jordan was in a silver car ahead of Crank's red Kia on East 28th Street at a red light. 'I was sitting in the car, had the music playing and scrolling through Facebook,' Jordan told the jury. That was when she heard gunshots. 'As I'm ducking in the car, I see a black SUV Jeep swerve around me and Kendal's car and then I see it made a right on North Tryon,' the witness said. Prosecutors said Adonis Smith was in that black SUV shooting at two men in a nearby parking lot and said one of the rounds he fired hit Crank. Jordan said she drove through the intersection and took a left and knew something was wrong when Crank didn't follow her. 'Her car tapped my car, and she didn't follow me,' Jordan said. 'She just went straight.' Jordan testified she pulled back around and rushed up to Crank's car. 'I didn't see her sitting up,' Jordan said. 'And I just saw a whole bunch of blood in her car and saw her slumped over the passenger seat.' Jordan told the jury she thought the first shots came from the parking lot full of people. Smith's defense jumped on that, trying to prove their client in the black SUV was defending himself by firing back. 'Did you tell the private investigator that you definitely heard the first shots coming from the parking lot?' the defense attorney asked Jordan. 'Yes, because that's where I assumed they were coming from,' Jordan said. Another witness took the stand on Tuesday. He said he was just about to cross North Tryon Street when he heard gunfire and saw the black SUV speed around the corner with a young man hanging out the passenger window, firing shots. Prosecutors still have the case and plan to call more witnesses on Wednesday. VIDEO: Mother killed in crossfire: Trial starts for first of three suspects
