Florida Contractor Scams Several Victims Out of Thousands for Hurricane Ian Repairs, Police Say

Florida contractor scams several victims out of thousands for Hurricane Ian repairs, police say

A Florida contractor has been sentenced after police say he scammed multiple victims out of thousands of dollars for Hurricane Ian repairs.

Ormond Beach Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Contractor Fraud Following Hurricane Ian - Jacksonville Legal Notice

Steven R. Parker of Ormond Beach was sentenced on May 27, 2025, to eight years in Florida State Prison, followed by 22 years of probation, for multiple cases of contractor fraud committed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Following the 2023 hurricane and during a declared state of emergency, Parker solicited home repair work from Port Orange residents affected by storm damage. He advertised his services in local Facebook groups and accepted pay…