Show-Me State Times

A felony complaint has been filed against Harlin Dilday Jr., the owner of “D&D Outdoors” and “Dilday & Sons,” following allegations of financial exploitation of the elderly and deceptive business practices. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office announced the charges, which were filed in Morgan County Circuit Court.

Attorney General Andrew Bailey stated, “My office will not tolerate the exploitation of Missouri’s most vulnerable residents. We are committed to holding bad actors accountable and protecting Missouri consumers from fraud and abuse.”

The case involves an incident in February 2025 when representatives from “D&D Outdoors” allegedly approached a homeowner in Versailles, Missouri, offering asphalt repair and tree trimming services for $1,000. After completing the work, they reportedly demanded a payment of $15,000 instead of the agreed amount.

“We will continue to aggressively prosecute those who target elderly Missourians through deception and intimidation,” said Attorney General Bailey.

Officials remind the public that these charges are only allegations at this stage; Harlin Dilday Jr. is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Residents who believe they have been victims of scams can contact the Missouri Attorney General’s Office through its Consumer Protection hotline or by submitting complaints online via ago.mo.gov.

To further address consumer protection issues across Missouri, the Attorney General’s Office is increasing its legal staff. Attorneys interested in joining efforts to protect consumers can find information about current job openings at https://ago.mo.gov/about-us/job-opportunities.