‘These people need to be stopped': Homeowner loses over $500K in contracting scheme

‘These people need to be stopped': Homeowner loses over $500K in contracting scheme

It started with a simple backyard project. It ended with an enormous financial hole. All Michael Berard wanted was a small concrete ramp installed in the backyard of his Swansea home. The upgrade would make it easier for the retired machinist to pull the riding lawnmower in and out of his basement. However, the equipment and debris still scattered around his property months later provide a constant reminder that he got way more than he bargained…