AG Shapiro Files Criminal Charges Against Lycoming County Contractor Ripping Off Consumers

HARRISBURG–Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that his office filed charges against contractor Michael Bloom of Williamsport, PA. Bloom entered into contracts with six Pennsylvania residents to install elevators in their homes. He took deposits from the six homeowners, but never followed through with the installations.

“The law is clear on this,” said AG Shapiro. “Contractors can’t enter into a contract, accept money from a homeowner, and then fail to deliver — and that’s just what Bloom did. He pocketed $86,110 from his clients and did none of the work he promised. That’s theft, and my office won’t stand for it, we’re taking action to get Pennsylvanians their money back.”

Five of the homeowners left in the lurch by Bloom were over 60 years old. In all six cases, Bloom took deposits and provided little or no services in return. When residents requested refunds, Bloom refused to return the deposits.

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