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Checklist: Preventing Builder Fraud

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When selecting a home professional, using a few guidelines can help protect you from fraudulent contractors. These warning signs indicate a contractor who may be running a scam:

Does not list a number in the phone book.

Asks you to get required building permits.

Only accepts cash.

Solicits door-to-door.

Says you will get a discount if you find other customers for that contractor.

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Says your job will be a demonstration.

Offers exceptionally long guarantees.

Asks you to pay for the entire job up front.

Tries to scare you into signing for repairs claiming they are urgent.

Demands a lien on your property.

Always read and understand every word of a contract before signing. If you don't understand something, ask for clarification.

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