Dozens 'ripped off' in £500,000 building 'scam'
Summary
More than 30 customers say they paid nearly £500,000 in deposits to a building company called South Coast Construction (Sussex) Ltd but did not receive the promised work. The police are investigating possible fraud, while the company’s director denies intent to scam and apologizes to customers.Key Facts
- Over 30 customers claim they were scammed by South Coast Construction by paying deposits for work that was never done.
- The total deposits paid amount to nearly £500,000.
- The company operated in Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex, and Surrey.
- Sussex Police are investigating multiple reports of alleged fraud against the company.
- Some customers, like Sian and Simon Romsey, paid deposits for home extensions but did not get any work started.
- 29 customers were able to get their money back through their banks, but 8 are going through the financial ombudsman.
- Jo Amas tried to get a refund of nearly £12,000 after cancelling work due to her step-mother’s health but faced communication issues with the company.
- The company director denies deliberately scamming anyone but expressed sorrow for those affected.
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