Ohio AG announces indictment against Warren County contractor

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has exposed a home improvement scam in Warren County that allegedly swindled three consumers of $71,622.

According to the investigation, Samuel Nicholas Zawosky, owner of Equality Contractors 1, LLC, allegedly entered into agreements with the consumers but failed to provide materials or perform the promised services. He has been charged in Warren County Common Pleas Court with six counts of grand theft, all fourth-degree felonies.

Three homeowners contracted with Zawosky, and he allegedly swindled a total of $32,500, $10,121.36 and $29,001 from them, respectively.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Economic Crimes Unit, part of the Consumer Protection Section, investigated and will prosecute the case.

AG Yost is determined to hold Zawosky accountable for his alleged actions, which have caused financial hardship and distress to the victims. Yost encourages consumers to protect themselves from unscrupulous contractors by researching their credentials before engaging in any home improvement projects.

If you believe you may have been a victim of Zawosky’s alleged scam or have information related to this case, please contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at 800-282-0515 or online at OhioProtects.org.