Cops are seeking the whereabouts of a man accused of taking thousands of dollars for home improvement work that was never finished.
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Jason Ball, 47, of Bristol Township, has an arrest warrant out charging him with home improvement fraud and theft by deception, the Falls Township Police Department announced Friday afternoon.
The investigation began earlier this month after the residents reported they hired Ball to replace a stone wall lining the sidewalk and driveway of their home. The homeowners had posted an inquiry on the Nextdoor app seeking a contractor, and Ball responded offering to complete the project, police said.
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The agreement called for the work to begin July 6 and conclude by July 10, police said.
The residents paid Ball half of the…
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PROCUREMENT & EXPENDITURE (STOPPING KICKBACKS)
Procurement fraud usually involves inflated invoices or “fictitious” vendors.
- The Three-Way Match: Never pay an invoice unless you have matched the Purchase Order (PO), the Delivery Note (signed), and the Supplier Invoice.
- Vendor Master File Review: Review your vendor list annually. Look for suppliers with the same bank details or physical addresses as your employees.
- Dual Authorization: Implement a “Two-to-Sign” rule for all EFT payments above a certain threshold (e.g., R5,000).
- No “Cashing” of Checks: If you still use physical checks, strictly prohibit “Cash” as a payee and store blank checks in a dual-lock safe.