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Home Improvement, Home Repair, Contractor Scams

 

 

Beware of scam artists posing as contractors by Betty Barry

While there are many licensed and honest contractors who will do a good job for you, there are also scam artists posing as contractors. These unscrupulous and unlicensed workers are out to separate you from your money. They will either do a shoddy job or not complete the job they start.

 

Biggest storm in years wallops the North Coast, leaving 22,000 power customers in the dark; trees down; schools, college closed

The state Construction Contractors Board warns Oregon homeowners not to fall victim to thieves pretending to be legitimate contractors. Homeowners whose property is damaged from December's wind and rain storms are prime targets.

 

Couple charged in business scam by Jeanine Benca
License board spokesman Rick Lopes said the couple set up booths at local home and design shows advertising their craftsmanship, dazzled prospective clients ...

 

Warning over bogus tarmac layers
Mid Devon Star - Devon,UK
"Our experience tells us that many victims of this sort of scam are too afraid or embarrassed to report the matter. "Council staff do not undertake private ...