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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 3 MIN

$5M Contractor Scam Leaves 40+ Texas Clients With Unsafe, Unfinished Homes

from Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Kathy Fettke/RealWealth

According to reporting from the New York Post, a Texas contractor couple pleaded guilty in a nearly $5 million fraud scheme that left more than 40 clients with unfinished and unsafe homes. Victims reported serious code violations, abandoned projects, and major financial losses. In this episode, Kathy Fettke explains what happened, why contractor scams remain a real risk for investors and renovators, and shares practical tips to help protect your projects — and your capital. Want to learn more? Just visit www.Newsforinvestors.com   Source: https://nypost.com/2026/01/05/us-news/texas-contractor-couple-who-left-dozens-of-clients-with-unfinished-homes-plead-guilty-to-5m-fraud-scheme/

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