Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte announced today that a Belknap County Grand Jury returned 5 indictments against Tracy Dale Atwater, principal of N.E. Atwatermorin, LLC, charging him with Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer. N.E. Atwatermorin, LLC is a limited liability corporation which provides home contracting services. The indictments allege that Atwater and N.E. Atwatermorin, LLC obtained substantial deposits from consumers for home contracting services which he then failed to provide or provided only minimally. Despite Atwater’s promises to consumers, he failed to complete the contracted for work or to fully refund their money.

Attorney General Ayotte cautions consumers against companies which defraud and cheat consumers. “Anyone hiring a home contractor or any business should carefully check its business record by calling our office’s Consumer Protection hotline and also check with the Better Business Bureau. Any individual who uses his or her business to commit the crime of theft will be vigorously pursued by our office.”

If you believe you have been a victim of an unfair and deceptive business practice, contact the Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Bureau at 888-468-4454