Fall has a way of turning neighborhoods into hunting grounds — the leaves start dropping, the temperature dips just enough to make you think about your furnace, and suddenly every driveway in America has a stranger standing in it with a clipboard and a smile. This summer alone, we had two of them show up on our doorstep, unannounced, unvetted, and blissfully unbothered by the … [Read more...] about Knock, Knock, It’s a Home Repair Scam: Red Flags Every Homeowner Should Know
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Los Angeles Fires Lead to Scam Risk
The aftermath of a disaster is overwhelming. Whether you're a homeowner trying to rebuild, a renter who's been displaced by fire, or someone looking to lend a helping hand through donations, it's a difficult time. Unfortunately, it's also prime time for scammers to strike. These fraudsters prey on vulnerabilities after disasters like the Los Angeles fires to launch a … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Fires Lead to Scam Risk
Safeguard Your Home and Wallet from Repair Scams
We've done our share of home repair work, and while we've avoided home repair scams, we've learned some lessons along the way when things didn't go exactly as planned. The thing is, we had it easy. We had time and no shortage of contractors to choose from. And we still had things go wrong.Making sure the job gets done correctly and on budget becomes a whole different … [Read more...] about Safeguard Your Home and Wallet from Repair Scams