Avoid Scams After a Storm

2/18/2019 (Permalink)

Storm Damage

When your dealing with a natural disaster such as a storm, tornado, or hurricane, you can be sure that scammers will be around the corner. If the community has been affected the con-artist come to call. Most of us trust people willing to step in for the cause. We believe in our fellow man. Typically, they will offer to do work for a certain price, ask for a portion of the payment up front-in cash and then they use an excuse to leave and disappear forever. Here are some tips to avoid scams in a storm situation.

• Go local.
• Always get the proposal in writing
• Never pay more than one-third of the cost up front.
• Never let someone force you to make a quick decision.
• Don't pay in cash.
• Do not fall for the first offer that comes along
• Ask around to family and friends for a trusted company.

Scammers have no shame in taking from those in distress. A disaster can cause a lot of stress and make you scramble for help as soon as possible. Take your time and avoid being scammed.