Beware of Storm Chasers!
Posted on Sunday July 25, 2010
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued a press release on July 25th, 2010 warning consumers of Storm Chasers.
MADIGAN WARNS NORTH AND NORTHEAST ILLINOIS RESIDENTS TO REMAIN ALERT FOR "STORM CHASERS" AFTER HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING
Protect Yourself!
Attorney General Madigan offered the following tips to help protect individuals and companies from being duped by dishonest contractors:
Read the full press release here.
Attorney General Madigan offered the following tips to help protect individuals and companies from being duped by dishonest contractors:
- Call the Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud Hotline to check out a contractor and to find out how many consumer complaints, if any, have been filed against a particular business.
- Be wary of contractors who go door-to-door to offer repair services. Home repair con artists are often transients who move quickly into a troubled area. Ask for recommendations from people you know and trust and, whenever possible, use established local contractors.
- Even if there is a need to act quickly, shop around for the best deal. Get written estimates from several contractors and don’t be rushed into a deal.
- Get all of the terms of a contract in writing and obtain a copy of the signed contract. Never make full payment until all the work has been completed to your satisfaction. Do not pay in cash.
- Be aware that you have the right to cancel within three business days if you sign a contract based on a salesman’s visit to your home.
- Ask to see required state or local permits or licenses. Insurance adjusters must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Insurance, and roofers must be licensed by the Division of Professional Regulation.
Read the full press release here.
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