I trusted you and violated us Orlando family left with rubble after being ghosted by a fraudulent WFTV [Video]

ORLANDO, Fla. — After being accused of fraudulently contracting practices, a self-proclaimed contractor is in Orange County jail after investigators said he defrauded an Orlando family out of $24,064.00.

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“Who comes and takes $25,000 promises that you’re going to do this and then ghosts us?,” said the victim, who did not want to be identified because of the ongoing investigation.

Brutus MacGregor was arrested after investigators said he falsified his identity as a self-contractor, grand theft, and DOL violation of permit work.

Investigators said in April of 2023, the couple had a contract with MacGregor under this business, Barack Construction after the family sought him out on social media to renovate their home.

Court records state MacGregor showed the family he was licensed and had permits for the project and falsified a license number. The project consisted of his company completing an indoor porch deck and other home renovations totaling …