Search results
Mar 20, 2021 · For anyone thinking of home renovations, the Better Business Bureau is recommending citizens to use caution when hiring a contractor for home improvements. Home improvement scams in 2020 placed...
Dec 23, 2021 · In at number four is the merchandizing scam at $5.6 million in losses, where criminals may use classified ads or fake websites to sell tickets, puppies, vehicles or to rent out apartments or...
Mar 30, 2023 · How the scam works: Home improvement scams can start with a knock on the door, a flyer, or an ad. The contractor may offer a low price or a short timeframe.
Spot a scam? Tell the BBB about it. Help the Better Business Bureau investigate scams and warn others. Report a scam or fraud, or browse and view scams reported by others.
With a quarter of people receiving suspicious emails every day, it’s becoming more difficult to separate genuine emails from those designed by fraudsters. Below, we detail five email scams to watch out for right now and how you can spot and avoid these emails.
Aug 8, 2023 · Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information. It starts with a direct message on a job search site like Indeed or LinkedIn.
People also ask
Is a home improvement contractor a scam?
Is a contractor scamming you?
Is a'metamask' email causing a spike in interest?
Should you hire a contractor on the spot?
Scam 1: I’ll Need the Money Up Front. This is the most common ruse reported to the Better Business Bureau. Your contractor explains that because he has to order materials and rent earthmoving equipment to get the job started, he needs, say, 30%-50% of the project price up front.
