A Fort Worth couple with a gorgeous Instagram feed and a Chip-and-Joanna-Gaines brand identity collected nearly $5 million from over 40 homeowners for custom renovations they never intended to finish — then spent $82,000 on Amazon, $27,000 on their own mortgage, and $10,000 on plastic surgery while one client lost her dream home entirely and another lived in an RV for 18 months. In this episode, Bonnie breaks down how Christopher and Raquelle Judge built and executed their fraud, what federal wire fraud conspiracy actually means, and the six contractor red flags every property owner needs to know before handing over a single check.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why a contractor's social media presence means nothing — and what to verify instead
• How payment structure and lien waivers protect you when a project goes sideways
• What commingling of funds looks like and why it's both a red flag and a federal exhibit

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