MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A man already facing charges for taking more than $30,000 from an elderly victim is also accused of taking money from a Macomb County woman for a job he didn’t perform.
Eric Williams, 60, was charged with false pretenses - $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, and habitual offender - fourth offense notice.
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He is also facing embezzlement from a vulnerable adult and operating under false pretenses in a different case, where he allegedly stole more than $30,000 from a woman who was in cognitive decline.
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According to prosecutors, Williams is a repeat offender with five prior convictions for scamming elderly victims.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office said Williams went to a 76-year-old woman’s home in Macomb Township on May 23, 2025, and quoted to paint the interior of her home. He asked for a 50% deposit, and she gave him the money.
Williams allegedly returned to the woman’s home on multiple occasions over the next few months and asked for more money, saying the payments would be credited toward the remaining balance for the painting work. He allegedly said he would begin the project in August 2025.
No painting services were ever performed, according to authorities. Williams allegedly took about $4,600 from the woman.
He was arraigned in court on May 20 and was granted a $25,000 personal bond.
Williams is scheduled to return to court on June 1 at 1 p.m. for a probable cause conference.