Home & Service Scams

Home Repair Scam

What is this scam?

Door-to-door or post-disaster offers for urgent repairs (roof, driveway) at inflated prices with demands for large upfront payments.

Warning Signs

  • Door-to-door solicitations, pressure to decide immediately, demands for large upfront payments, poor quality work

What to Do

  • Get multiple quotes from licensed contractors. Never pay the full amount upfront. Verify licenses with your state. Check references.

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