Michigan State Police Warn of Fraudulent Home Repair Contractor

Blue Frog Restorations accused of scamming homeowners in Southwest Michigan

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Michigan State Police at the Paw Paw post are warning the public about a fraudulent contractor called Blue Frog Restorations that has been ripping off homeowners around Southwest Michigan for about the past year. The contractor allegedly approaches homeowners with storm damage and offers to do repairs, but then collects the insurance checks without completing the work.

Why it matters

This type of contractor fraud can leave homeowners vulnerable and out significant sums of money, especially after dealing with the stress and costs of storm damage. The Michigan State Police are trying to raise awareness and build a case to prosecute the scammers responsible.

The details

According to Lieutenant DuWayne Robinson, Blue Frog Restorations may have at one time been a legitimate business, but individuals claiming to represent the company have been approaching homeowners with storm damage and offering to do repairs. However, they are not actually completing the promised work and are instead collecting the homeowners' insurance checks after the homeowners sign them over.

  • The fraudulent activity has been occurring for about the past year.

The players

Michigan State Police

The state law enforcement agency warning the public about the fraudulent contractor.

Blue Frog Restorations

The allegedly fraudulent home repair contractor operating in Southwest Michigan.

Lieutenant DuWayne Robinson

A Michigan State Police officer providing details about the fraudulent contractor.

Detective Sergeant Ben Mahaffie

The Michigan State Police officer that homeowners who have dealt with Blue Frog Restorations should contact.

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What they’re saying

“They're actually not doing the work that they're promising to do, but collecting the insurance check from the homeowner, providing that they sign it over to them.”

— Lieutenant DuWayne Robinson, Michigan State Police Officer (wsjm.com)

What’s next

The Michigan State Police at the Paw Paw post are asking anyone who has had contact with Blue Frog Restorations or entered into an agreement with them to contact Detective Sergeant Ben Mahaffie at 269-845-6948. Troopers are trying to build a case to prosecute the scammers responsible.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of homeowners being vigilant when dealing with contractors, especially after a storm, and verifying the legitimacy of any company before signing over insurance checks or agreeing to repairs. Reporting suspected fraud to the authorities can help protect other vulnerable homeowners.