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Racine Woman Charged for $34K Heating Scam

3/14/2026

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Story summary
  • Amanda Putzer-Gonzales, a Racine woman, is charged with five felony counts and two misdemeanor counts for allegedly taking nearly $34,000 from customers without completing any work.
  • An investigation by TMJ4 revealed that Putzer-Gonzales lacked the necessary contractor and business licenses in Wisconsin.
  • Customers reported paying thousands for heating and cooling systems that were never installed.
  • Some have attempted to recover their funds through small claims court but have not succeeded.