Tallahassee, Florida – The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has taken decisive action against two pool contractors, Charles and Kristin Black, accused of organizing a fraudulent scheme that cost hundreds of Florida residents millions of dollars. The charges include schemes to defraud and multiple counts related to falsifying documents.
Under the name Legacy Pools, the Blacks are alleged to have promised to build pools as contracted while gathering large deposits and payments from clients across Brevard, Orange, and Osceola counties. Instead, investigators found that the money was moved toward supporting a lavish lifestyle between October 2019 and August 2022.
“The public needs to be careful when hiring a contractor for large projects like building a pool. Do not rely on just what the salesman tells you. Verify that the contractor is legitimate and has the wherewithal to perform by checking with prior customers, the Better Business Bureau, and other similar resources. There are unfortunately scammers, like this couple, out there. When law enforcement officers find fraudsters taking advantage of Floridians, the Office of Statewide Prosecution will hold them accountable,” Acting Attorney General John Guard said…