INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to avoid scams this fall.
This is a popular time to travel, move, and undertake home improvement projects, but it’s also it’s a time for scammers to find new victims.
“When planning out your fall vacations and projects, remember anyone can be the target of a scam,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Often, when a deal seems too good to be true, it is. This applies to your fall getaways and home improvement projects. Hoosiers can protect themselves by asking the right questions and doing their research before making any big plans.”
To prevent the headache of being scammed by a contractor, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General and the Indiana Builders Association offer the following tips to avoid falling victim to a home repair scam:
Ask your family, friends, and co-workers for contractors they have used who have done good work.
Before signing a contract or making a payment, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and the Better Business Bureau for complaint information on contractors you are considering.
Get multiple bids from local contractors. Avoid contractors who spontaneously show up at your door offering a “bargain” price for painting, driveway sealing, roof repairs, etc.
Never pay for the entire project before the work begins.
Don’t make the final payment to the contractor until you know all suppliers of materials and all subcontractors have…
