A Halifax man is facing 24 charges after duping people into believing he was going to do some home improvement work.
Police say the man agreed to do work for a number of people but wanted to be paid up front.
After he accepted the e-transfer, he disappeared.
Robert Allan Monk, 50, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of:
- Fraud (x3)
- Fraud by other means (x3)
- Fraud by credit card (x2)
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 (x3)
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (x3)
- Breach of probation (x 10)
If you have lost money or your identity has been compromised as a result of a fraud, phone police at 902.490.5016.