AG: Warning, Tips for Home Owners in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
AG advises getting a written contract for any home repair costing more than $500 as Pennsylvanians recover from Hurricane Sandy
HARRISBURG - Attorney General Linda Kelly urged Pennsylvania residents to be cautious about storm-related consumer problems and potential scams in the coming days, as residents assess damage and communities work to recover from Hurricane Sandy. "Natural disasters can be a magnet for scam artists and unscrupulous operators who are more interested in taking money from storm victims than in helping with repairs," Kelly said. "Consumers should remain vigilant, understand their rights and carefully evaluate any contractors they hire to repair homes or to address other storm damage." Kelly noted that the most common topics for consumer complaints following disasters include home repair scams, government loan or grant schemes, fraudulent …
