CLEVELAND – With the winter storm looming in the coming days, the Better Business Bureau, which serves the greater Cleveland area, is warning of potential targets for winter storm scams.
The BBB specifically warned homeowners in the area to beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting business who target homes whose property has been damaged 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 keep.
To help consumers avoid winter storm scams, the BBB offers the following tips: