(KRON) — Several unlicensed contractors were cited for placing illegal bids as high as $15,000 for residential contracting work during a recent one-day sting in Marin County, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) said. The one-day sting operation happened in mid-April. CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) and the Marin and Sonoma County District Attorney’s […]
In the wake of last week's winter storm, the Tennessee Attorney General reminds all residents to beware of potential scams that may go around for utilities or vehicle repair jobs.
(WHTM) — With winter here, we will be seeing many weather events, whether it’s rain, snow, or wind. But did you know that people will use natural disasters to scam you? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), many unlicensed contractors and scammers may show promises of quick repairs and debris removal. Some even may […]
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A sting operation by state officials found multiple unlicensed contractors operating in Clovis, resulting in eight people being given court dates and one person being arrested. Officials with the Contractors State License Board announced Wednesday that they worked with Clovis Police and the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office to get unlicensed […]