SALEM — Two men are facing felony charges for contractor fraud after being arrested by Salem police on February 10.
Billy O’Brien, 38, from Wellesley, and Thomas Maughan, 46, from Waltham, are suspected of being part of a transnational criminal organization involved in home improvement scams. The group operates by going door-to-door, offering various home improvement services for an upfront downpayment. After collecting the money, they perform some demolition work, then abandon the job without returning to complete it.
The suspects allegedly posed as workers for two companies, “Everbuild Masonry and Waterproofing” and “Base Pro Construction.”
Salem police are urging anyone who has interacted with O’Brien or Maughan to contact them at 978-744-1212.
For further inquiries, Michael McHugh can be reached at mmchugh@northofboston.com or 781-799-5202.
