Login'Manipulative' solar fraudster jailed
A solar panel installer has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison
Posted 28 February 2025 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Crime|Yorkshire and the Humber
UPDATES: A fraudulent solar panel installer has been jailed after deceiving customers out of thousands of pounds, with Trading Standards urging consumers to remain alert to similar home improvement scams.
A solar panel installer who ripped off his customers to the tune of almost £25,000 has been jailed following an investigation by North Yorkshire Trading Standards, who are warning the public to be on guard against similar scams.
Sean Berry (34) of Banksfields Road in Middlesborough, trading as SB Electrical Security and Solutions Limited, took deposits of up to 50 percent from custom...
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