How Do You Spot A Home Repair Scam Artist?
• Repair people who ask for more than 50% of the total bid as a down payment are probably trying to scam you. Expecting to get paid before the work is done is a sure sign the work won’t get done. • People who claim to be able to fix anything, but show up with no tools are scamming you. Tools are a requirement, driving around all day without tools means you’re not fixing anything. • If they show up in a fancy car instead of a truck, they are most likely trying to scam you. Work like home repair requires a truck, if they drive a fancy car, they either make too much money for what they do, or are just here for a week or so to take money. • Work people look like work people, their hands will show it too. Smooth hands are for smooth operators. It is impossible to be a home repair person and have nice smooth, well manicured hands. • Home repair scam artists talk a good game, but they will have a hard time looking you in the eye. • Ask for references, and call them. Don’t be afraid to protect
