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The summer months are prime time for home repair scams. The general ruse involves someone coming to your door and offering to do work on your home, typically at a big discount. While not all door-to-door offers are scams, some are. Do your research if an offer seems too good to be true. We've heard from victims who've lost thousands of dollars to unscrupulous contractors and outright scammers.
How it Works:
A con artist representing himself as a contractor comes to your door and claims he has just finished a job for a neighbor. Since he's in the neighborhood, he'll say, you can get work done at a steep discount. While that's a common sales tactic, it can also be a sign of a scam. Scammers will demand payment upfront, and then disappear. Or they'll do the work but it will be shoddy. Or they will demand more money to finish the job.
What You Should Know:
What You Should Do:
When it comes to fraud, vigilance is our number one weapon. You have the power to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams.
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