Two more alleged victims have come forward in the case of a man claiming to be a veteran and a contractor, who allegedly schemed customers out of thousands of dollars.
The man is Pastor James E. Wright who allegedly placed a Craigslist ad offering contractor services for everything from kitchens and baths to landscaping and electrical work.
Customers say they paid Pastor Wright to do home improvements, but he never completed the work.
The website claims he's got 25 years of experience in handyman work. But, a quick check with the state's Contractor Licensing Board shows Wright's license is expired, since 1992.
The State Licensing Board is now investigating the two new complaints against Wright.
This is not the first time NBC 7 has received complaints from viewers about Wright.
In May 2015, the federal government took away Wright's Project Share license to provide food to needy people. That was after NBC 7 revealed he was cashing out parishioner's and resident's food stamp cards in exchange for deplorable conditions in what Wright called "shelters."
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Wright has faced criminal charges in the past, for example, theft, embezzlement and contracting without a license.
California law requires contractors obtain a valid state license to contract for home improvement jobs that cost more than $500. Violations are misdemeanors with a maximum penalty of up to a $5,000 fine and up to six months in jail, for each offense.
