Who are Daniel James & Lydia R. Siefka?

Daniel James Siefka and his wife, Lydia R. Siefka, have been implicated in fraudulent activities affecting individuals and businesses in Michigan, New York, and Colorado as far back as 2019. Their scams have resulted in significant financial losses, unpaid civil judgments, and criminal charges. To conceal their fraudulent activities, they have operated under multiple LLCs, including:
 

• Beyond the Call

• Hotshot Builders

• Legacy Building Group

• LESRA, LESRAA

• LESRA Holdings

• DTM Consultancy

• DTM Holdings

• Goldtap Funding

• Other entities

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⚠️ Daniel James Siefka has also used different variations of his name and aliases.

He should not be confused with his father, Daniel Gordon Siefka, who is also a builder. ⚠️

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Daniel and Lydia are also known to work with a Kathy Fitch, aka Kathy Ritter-Fitch, who has, most recently, posed as the owner of the company in Colorado. 

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Their scams span multiple industries, using deceptive practices to exploit victims financially. 

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Fraudulent Activities Include:

✔️Construction Fraud – Taking deposits for projects, starting minimal work, then abandoning the job.
✔️ Banking Fraud – Defaulting on payments after leveraging collateral for a factoring loan.
✔️ Financial Deception – Accepting money under false pretenses without delivering promised services.
✔️ Real Estate Scams – Engaging in fraudulent transactions, including falsified Letters of Intent with non-existent          investors.

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Estimated Financial Damage:
Over $5 million in unpaid judgments,
fraudulently acquired funds, and attempted bankruptcy discharges.
 

 

​How They Operate:
 

Victims from multiple states have reported a consistent pattern of fraud, including:

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1. Construction Fraud

• Siefka posed as a builder or contractor, taking large upfront payments for projects.

• He would begin minimal work before abandoning the project entirely.

• Many victims secured civil judgments against him—all remain unpaid.

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2. Real Estate Scams

• They've engaged in fraudulent real estate transactions, misleading victims about property ownership or investment opportunities.

• Victims lost significant amounts due to misrepresented or unfinished deals.

• Several lawsuits have been filed against them due to these deceptive practices.

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3. Financial Deception & Banking Fraud

• They've accepted money under false pretenses, making false promises of services with no intent to deliver.

• Many victims were left with substantial financial losses and no refunds.

• Multiple civil lawsuits were filed against them, resulting in judgments that remain unpaid.