Home improvement scams are among the most commonly reported fraud categories nationwide, data shows, costing consumers nationwide a record $274 million in 2024.

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvania residents to use caution when making purchases ...

BOSTON, MA — Police are warning residents to be cautious of traveling contractors as warmer weather approaches, with elderly and disabled residents often targeted by home improvement scams. Small jobs ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Home improvement scams are performed by con-artist contractors with high pressure sales tactics, upfront fees and fly-by-night businesses. Keith Kishbaugh, President of ...

(NAPSI)—While home repairs are a standard part of homeownership, they can open the door to scam artists seeking to prey on vulnerable older adults—but you can avoid being a target. That’s a good thing ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The change of seasons typically sparks a rise in reports of home improvement scams. Fortunately, these types of rip-offs are easy to avoid if you know what to watch out for. First, ...

CLEVELAND -- Cuyahoga County is warning homeowners after getting several complaints about home improvement scams. Cuyahoga County Sheriff Detective Phil Robinson warns everyone to be weary of anyone ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Consumer Affairs Division of the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office says home improvement scams topped the list of complaints made to the state in 2021. Common ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Spring is here and that means it is the season to remodel and freshen up your home. But the fraudsters know this too. The Better Business Bureau said its annual scam tracker study ...