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Home Repair Scams
Protect yourself from unscrupulous contractors by following these tips:

• Never purchase home improvement services from a door-to-door contractor or on the basis of a television commercial
• Always get a second estimate for the same job from another contractor before you sign a contract for work to be performed.
• Always get a written contract or estimate that describes the job, the price, the hourly rate for any additional work and the contractor's clean-up responsibilities
• Get references and call them
• Visit other job sites to review work previously preformed by the contractor.
• Watch out for bait-and-switch tactics and shady financing schemes.