Eddie Brian Sides recently pled guilty to theft and deceptive business practices in Texas County, Missouri. Sides, who owns My Power Grid LLC in Branson, Missouri, has a history of defrauding people in Missouri and Arkansas. He was ordered to pay $49,064 in restitution and received a suspended sentence with five years of probation.
Sides has a record of scamming individuals in various counties, including Baxter, Stone, and Texas. He has defrauded victims of the 2011 Joplin tornado as well. Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey discovered that Sides has swindled over half a million dollars from people across southern Missouri and Arkansas.
Sheriff Lindsey advises caution when dealing with contractors who require upfront payment. He recommends researching contractors thoroughly and checking their backgrounds on sites like Missouri Case.net. Victims of scams like Sides are often persuasive, making it essential to take precautionary measures before entering into any agreements.
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