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A Mississauga man is facing fraud charges after never following through on “tiny home” purchases.
The Halton Police Regional Service – Regional Fraud Unit received several reports of victims making down payments to a business called “Little Creek Homes” for houses that were never delivered. Several victims across Ontario were identified, some of whom had lost in excess of $200,000. Potential buyers were defrauded of down payments and even full purchase prices for homes that were not provided.
A tiny home is defined online as “a detached single-family dwelling unit of not less than 150 square feet that is constructed or mounted on a foundation and is connected to utilities.”
On Wednesday, May 3rd, the owner of Little Creek Homes was arrested.
58-year-old Philip Bradley of Mississauga has been charged with:
- Fraud Over $5000 (nine counts)
Bradley was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact D/Cst. Kevin HARVEY of the Halton Police Regional Fraud Unit at (905) 465-8744.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
