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Paul Davis: Buyer beware of home improvement fraud Paul Davis July 31, 2025 July 30, 2025

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The Darby Borough Police announced on July 18 that they arrested George Cook, 42, the owner and operator of GC’s Contracting.

He was charged with PA Title 73, Trade and Commerce 517B, Home Improvement Fraud, PA Title 18, Crimes Code 3921 (a) Theft by Unlawful Taking, and PA Title 18, Crimes Code 3925 (a) Receiving Stolen property.

Several of his customers complained that he left them with unfinished work and did not return after taking their money. One unsatisfied customer quipped that George Cook should be called “George Crook.”

Cook, who is also facing similar charges

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