Grapevine Police are warning residents of scammers on the move throughout North Texas.
. Check your local city government agency responsible for registering and/or licensing contractors. Get references from friends and relatives. Some storm chasers use tactics such as the “good deal” you’ll get only if you hire the contractor on the spot. Be pro-active in selecting a contractor and not re-active to sales calls on the phone or door-to-door pitches. Disaster victims should never feel forced to make a hasty decision or to choose an unknown contractor.
BBB is also warning contractors to beware of storm chasers who offer to pay local construction companies substantial amounts of money to use the business’s established name, reputation, and phone. They masquerade as a local business, collect the insurance money and then move on, leaving the real business to deal with unsatisfied customers due to bad workmanship, unfinished work, or unfulfilled warranties.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chicago Police warn of 50 armed robberies in 4 days on North and West sidesIn each robbery, a group of two to four people in a car, and armed with guns, targets people who are on foot or sitting in a parked vehicle.
Read more »
Chicago police warn of rash of armed carjackings this past week on North, West sidesCPD is warning residents of a rash of Chicago carjackings this past week on Webster, 18th Street and Race Avenue. One happened in Lincoln Park.
Read more »
Woman Arrested, Accused of Stealing Mail From North Texas ChurchesA Houston woman is in custody, accused in several cases of mail thefts from churches in Flower Mound, police say.
Read more »
North Texas food banks offer a helping hand during the holiday seasonIf you're in need of food assistance this holiday season, the Tarrant Area Food Bank and other local nonprofits are extending a helping hand.
Read more »
As crews survey storm damage in North Texas, what can we expect to learn?North Texas residents can expect to know more about what happened during Tuesday’s storm, including how many tornadoes formed and what their strength was, in...
Read more »
Severe weather: 14 tornadoes confirmed in North Texas, with more being investigatedThe National Weather Service says 14 tornadoes have been confirmed so far in North Texas, and several more may have occurred on Tuesday.
Read more »