FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. — Franklin County business owner Daniel Harrison, 40, is facing charges for allegedly defrauding customers, according to a press release sent to 5 On Your Side Wednesday by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office.
The Circuit Court of Franklin County said that Harrison is facing multiple felonies. The charges include three counts of financial exploitation of an older person and three counts of deceptive business practices for defrauding consumers and financially exploiting residents of Franklin County, according to the press release.
The charges allege Harrison's business, Extreme Lawn and Landscape, promised home and business renovations for customers in exchange for upfront payments between February 11, 2022, and August 28, 2022. Once Harrison was paid, the press release said he abandoned the project after performing negligible work, without completing any work, or delivering any materials.
This case is being prosecuted and investigated by the Attorney General's office.
“As Attorney General, I will always hold accountable those who target innocent Missourians,” said Attorney General Bailey. “We will continue to work around the clock to obtain justice for any Missourian who has been ripped off.”
The Circuit Court of Franklin County said that one customer paid over $22,000 to replace a retaining wall. In contrast, another customer paid him nearly $20,000 to replace windows, install a new soffit in a snack bar, and replace siding.
According to the indictment document, Harrison's bond is set at $100,000 in cash.
Click the link to read the indictment.
If you believe that you may have been scammed by a contractor file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office by calling the Consumer Protection hotline at 1-(800) 392-8222 or by submitting a complaint online at ago.mo.gov.
