CLEVELAND — With a winter storm approaching in the days ahead, the Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland is warning potential targets of winter storm scams.
In particular, the BBB is warning area homeowners to beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting business, who target homes that have suffered property damage caused by winter storms. The BBB notes that while not all storm chasers are scammers, they may lack proper licensing and insurance, offer quick but inappropriate fixes, or make promises they can’t deliver on.
In an effort to help consumers avoid winter storm scams, the BBB is offering the following tips:
