As the area recovers storms and flooding, the Better Business Bureau is reminding residents to watch out for common scams that follow disasters.
The BBB says residents affected by the recent storms should beware of out-of-town storm chasers that are looking to take advantage of victims as they clean up and repair their homes and property. The organization also says area businesses should be wary of storm chasers who offer substantial amounts of money to use their business’s name in order to masquerade as a local business.
The BBB says any business must be licensed by the state, so if you are not sure of a purported businsses’s legitimacy contact the Revenue Commission to check on the company. Try to get multiple quotes from contractors, and never pay for a job in advance. Be wary of any contractor that demands any payment upfront. Resist high-pressure sales tactics, and get a written contract that specifies a price.
Beware of scammers masquerading as utility companies, which will never call a consumer and demand immediate payment, as well as scammers pretending to be with FEMA.
Visit the Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana on the web for more tips and resources.
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