Consumer Protections

Repairing your home after a disaster can be very stressful. Here are a few ways to help protect yourself from unlicensed contractors and con artists:

• Be extremely cautious of anyone coming to your home uninvited and offering to do home repairs.
• Obtain a written estimate or contract.
• Never pay with cash.
• Be sure to note an address, telephone number and license numbers.
• Ask for references and check them out.
• Insist on start and completion dates in the contract, and do not pay the final balance until the work is completed to your satisfaction.
• If you suspect insurance fraud, call the Florida Department of Financial Services Consumer Help Line at 1-800-342-2762 or visit www.myfloridacfo.com/fraud.(WRONG URL)
• If you suspect you’ve encountered scammers, call the Attorney General’s office or visit myfloridalegal.com.

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