From our Friends at the AARP Fraud Watch:
The summer months are prime time for home repair scams. They take various forms, but the general ruse involves someone coming to your door and offering to do work on your home, typically at a big discount.
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A safe bet is to avoid working with contractors who contact you. When you do need to get work done, ask friends, neighbors and relatives for recommendations. And never pay a thing until you have a written contract in hand. Be sure to share this alert with family, friends and neighbors! Kristin Keckeisen Fraud Watch Network |