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Ex-HomeVestors Operator Guilty in $40 Million Ponzi Scheme

5/31/2025

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Story summary
  • Charles Carrier, ex-operator of a HomeVestors franchise, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud in a Ponzi scheme.
  • He defrauded 80 investors out of nearly $40 million since 2018.
  • Carrier admitted to forging documents and taking multiple loans on properties.
  • He faces up to 20 years in prison and restitution, pending a federal judge's decision.
  • HomeVestors ended his franchise in October 2024 upon discovering the fraud.