GBI Executes Search Warrant at Yurezz Home Center in Multi-State Fraud Probe

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant at Yurezz Home Center in Baxley on Thursday in connection with a multi-state fraud investigation. Co-owner Richard Altman, 42, was arrested on July 8 on charges of illegal transmission of monetary funds originating from Louisiana. The dealership abruptly closed in June after serving customers across six states, leaving many with unfinished homes and outstanding financial losses.

What triggered the search warrant

Yurezz Home Center, formerly Yess Home Center, operated since 2015 as a dealership for 14 different manufacturers of mobile and manufactured homes. The company stopped responding to customers around June 25 and Richard Altman announced on Facebook that day that the company had paused retail operations. On July 7, 21st Mortgage Corporation, one of the nation’s largest lenders in the manufactured housing industry, filed a lawsuit against Richard and Heather Altman alleging a dispute over financed inventory. The GBI search warrant followed one week later.

Multi-state scope and law enforcement response

Yurezz operated across Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Northern Florida, and East Tennessee. The FBI Savannah Resident Agency, the Appling County Sheriff’s Office, and other local and federal law enforcement partners assisted the GBI in executing the search warrant on Thursday. The GBI stated it is working to centralize the flow of information from potential victims due to the complexity of the investigation. The agency did not share details about findings from the search warrant.

How customers can report losses

The GBI is asking anyone who believes they were defrauded or did not receive goods or services purchased from Yurezz Home Center between 2025 and 2026 to come forward. Victims can submit information three ways: through the See Something, Send Something mobile app, by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477) and selecting Option 2, or online at gbi.georgia.gov When submitting information, include your name, contact number, and a brief description of your complaint. The GBI said it is managing an anticipated high volume of complaints.

Background on the dealership closure

The Statesboro office of Yurezz Home Center closed at the end of June and has not reopened. In late June, area residents made public complaints after receiving no response about homes they purchased that were in the process of being finished. Richard Altman was arrested at his Baxley home on July 8 on a warrant originated from Livingston Parish, Louisiana for illegal transmission of monetary funds.

Final Thoughts

The GBI and FBI investigation into Yurezz Home Center marks a significant enforcement action in the manufactured housing industry. Customers across six states who purchased homes through Yurezz should report their losses to the GBI immediately using the provided contact methods.

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