Jacksboro PD warns of home repair, renovation scams

JACKSBORO, Texas (KAUZ) – The Jacksboro Law enforcement Office suggests that insured Jack County house proprietors who are trying to find repairs or renovations should really operate their questions as a result of their coverage agent.

Citizens are also encouraged to verify a contractor is registered or has a allow via the town ahead of going ahead. The Greater Organization Bureau mentioned that scammers will target catastrophe victims in have to have of dwelling repairs.

Scammers will usually use superior pressure sale techniques to make a person contract them on the location. The BBB suggests taking a contractor’s info to study their legitimacy.

“We have an on-line portal identified as BBB fraud tracker, which makes it really simple for them to give us all the facts and report that scam to the BBB,” Monica Horton, President & CEO of the BBB of North Texas, claimed.

Bbb.org contains means to access information about a individual contracting corporation, alongside with recommendations and info on how to keep away from remaining cheated.

Contractors are able to sign up with the city at Jacksboro City Hall, located a 112 W. Belknap.

Here’s the Jacksboro Police Section Hotline for any thoughts: (940) 567-2259.

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