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Beware Hurricane Irene Scams

As residents on the East Coast clean up after Hurricane Irene, cons across the nation are gearing up for the usual set of storm-related scams. Residents who need repairs need to be wary of door-to-door scammers who promise a lot – but never deliver. They always require cash up front and use high-pressure tactics to [...]

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Beware Storm Chasers

After severe weather pummeled portions of Wisconsin last week, crooks headed to the area to start raking in the dough. Storm chasers or cons who do subpar contract work for people desperate to repair their properties after storms. Here is what they do: Some chasers ask for cash up front for a job, then never [...]

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Tornado Damage? Beware Storm Chasers

On Sunday, a record 12 tornadoes touches down in Wisconsin, tearing down and damaging structures statewide. When storms like this hit, con artists swarm on the ravaged areas, with slick pitches about affordable repairs that end up costing you more than you’d pay with a legitimate contractor. If you need repairs as a result of [...]

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Got Flood Damage? Beware Fraudsters

Wisconsinites are still dealing with the aftermath of flooding – and crooks are just waiting to take advantage of them. The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau says to beware of scammers who want to take your cash to repair flood damage – and leave you in the lurch. Crooks follow bad weather across the U.S. just [...]

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Beware Storm Scams

After summer storms ravaged portions of Wisconsin last week, scammers are on the move, trying to pressure some into fraudulent construction contracts. What to watch out for: Check the license. Be sure the business has a license and check with the Better Business Bureau to see if complaints have been filed against the business. Pressure [...]

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