Contractor vanished with $70k remodel deposit

A bbb report about a rental scam that cost someone $70000.0. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

Proposed contract for remodel of patio decking and roof covering while getting lender financing approved. They then obtained all the funds and stopped communication 2-3 months later when the project was supposed to start. I went to their office location and the business is nowhere to be found. They have also scammed 22 other clients in just 6 months time. They are now posing under a different name and continuing to scam more people.

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Use two-factor authentication on all accounts

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Check for spelling errors and poor grammar in emails

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Verify sender email addresses carefully - scammers use similar domains

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