In the aftermath of the recent severe storms in our area, the National Insurance Crime Bureau has issued a warning to local residents about the dangers of contractor fraud.
“Residents should be cautious of anyone who appears immediately after the storm, claims to be affiliated with an insurance company without verification, offers a “free” inspection, demands payment in cash, or says a deal is only available if a contract is signed immediately,” the warning reads in part.
The bureau encourages those with storm damage to “contact their insurance carrier early in the restoration process and verify the credentials of anyone offering repair, debris removal, roofing, construction, water mitigation or other post-storm services.”
You can also click here to find information from the Illinois Attorney General’s office on how to avoid home repair fraud.