What happened to the Texas couple who posed as homebuilders?

Christopher and Raquelle Judge pleaded guilty to defrauding customers out of millions of dollars for custom home projects they never finished.

How much money did Christopher and Raquelle Judge steal?

The Judges defrauded over 40 customers out of approximately $4.8 million through their fraudulent homebuilding business.

What were the personal expenses of the Judges using stolen funds?

The stolen funds were used for their own luxurious home, legal fees, rent, mortgage payments, plastic surgery, and various luxury items.

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Texas Couple Posed as Gaines-Style Builders, Scammed Clients Out of Millions

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Summary

Couple defrauded over 40 customers of approximately $4.8 million.
Funds were used for personal luxury items, including a $613,000 home.
Christopher faces up to 20 years, Raquelle up to five years in prison.

Texas Couple Posed as Gaines-Style Builders, Scammed Clients Out of Millions

Christopher and Raquelle Judge, a Texas couple, have pleaded guilty to defrauding more than 40 clients out of approximately $4.8 million. They marketed themselves as custom homebuilders, promising dream homes but instead pocketing client payments between August 2020 and January 2023. The Judges funneled these funds into personal expenses, including over $96,000 for their own $613,000 home, legal fees, and luxury items.

Operating under the name Judge DFW, Christopher falsely advertised his architectural and construction services online. He offered below-market bids and assured quick completion times. After securing payments, the couple would perform minimal, often substandard work and hire subcontractors they did not pay, all to induce further payments. This scheme left numerous customers without completed homes.