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Manufactured homes targeted by roof scams
03/25/10
Here's another warning about roofing scams. This one is targeting mobile home parks.
The sheriff's office has tips for anyone having any work done on their home - manufactured or not:
The sheriff's office has tips for anyone having any work done on their home - manufactured or not:
- If you have an existing warranty, contact the number on your paperwork to confirm that you are dealing with the company who holds the warranty.
- Get multiple estimates.
- Before signing anything, always ensure a state-licensed contractor is doing the work.
- Verify licenser and check complaints with the Better Business Bureau.
- Request the contractor's certificate of insurance for workers' compensation and general liability coverage.
- NEVER give final payment until the work is complete.
- Never let anyone you don't know come into your home to sign papers or use the restroom.
- Conduct your business outside if you can.
Beware of roofing scams
03/19/10
It is so disappointing to us to read articles such as this recent one about an 89 year old gentleman being scammed by a father and son who never actually did the roofing work as contracted: Authorities Arrest a Father and Son in Roof Scam.
According to the authorities, Robbie Wharton Jr., 65 and his son, Robbie Wharton III, 34, are being accused of contractor fraud and theft over $500. They ripped off $4800 from an elderly man for a roof repair job that never got done. Read More...
According to the authorities, Robbie Wharton Jr., 65 and his son, Robbie Wharton III, 34, are being accused of contractor fraud and theft over $500. They ripped off $4800 from an elderly man for a roof repair job that never got done. Read More...