Sergio Alejandro Morales-Villareal is wanted for theft of property valued between $2,500 and $30,000, according to the sheriff’s office
Sheriff issues SCAM ALERT warning public of scammers impersonating high-ranking BCSO officials (Bexar County Sheriffs Office, Associated Press, KSAT)
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office warned residents on Tuesday about a contractor scam that has left multiple residents out of thousands of dollars.
The suspect, identified as Sergio Alejandro Morales-Villareal, is wanted for theft of property valued between $2,500 and $30,000, according to the sheriff’s office.
Morales-Villareal allegedly collected “large upfront payments” from multiple households for electrical work and made repeated excuses for delays before he eventually stopped responding to clients altogether, the sheriff’s office said.
A family lost around $6,000, BCSO said. One person lost $1,500, while another lost $1,100.
The sheriff’s office suggests the following tips before hiring any contractor:
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Verify licenses
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Avoid making large upfront payments
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Keep copies of all receipts and messages
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Watch for delays or sudden silence
Anyone who believes they were targeted in the scam is asked to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at 210-335-6000.
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