Do you need to hire a roofing contractor after Hurricane Ian? Read this blog first
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has joined the long list of public officials warning Floridians about post-disaster scam artists, as thousands of residents have been displaced by Ian and may be seeking food, shelter, debris removal or home repairs. Following a disaster like Hurricane Ian, qualified contractors are usually in high demand and become booked […]
Signs that your post-storm roofing contractor may be trying to scam you
Florida Department of Financial services Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is among the many public officials urging Floridians to be diligent when vetting and hiring post-hurricane contractors. According to a recent press release from his office, the top indicators of storm-related contractor fraud may include: A contractor or restoration professional who offered to waive or […]
How to avoid roofer scams after Hurricane Ian
If your home was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian, being on the lookout for fraud is probably the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, disasters all too often bring out unscrupulous contractors who prey on disaster victims, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). After a disaster, professionals often go door-to-door to offer their […]
Federal agencies urge caution against post-hurricane roofing contractor fraud
Disasters often bring communities together but con artists, identity thieves and other criminals may target survivors. The most common types of post-disaster fraud include phony housing inspectors, fraudulent building and roofing contractors, bogus pleas for disaster donations, fake offers of municipal or federal aid and charging for free services. According to a recent press release […]